Are You Stuck in the Old Education Trap? Here’s Why It’s Costing You and Your Kids Big Time!
How to Ditch the Degrees and Actually Get Ahead—No More Textbook Torture!
Let me tell you a story. It’s a story about Ramesh, a middle-class hero with dreams of making it big, just like most of us. Ramesh did everything right—or so he thought. He followed the rules, studied hard, and got that shiny engineering degree his parents and society said would be his golden ticket to success.
Fast forward 10 years, and Ramesh is sitting in his cubicle, sipping his third cup of mediocre office chai, watching the clock and counting the minutes until he can go home. Sound familiar?
His boss, Mr. Sharma, just handed him another “urgent” assignment, and he’s wondering if his life is just a loop of boring projects, small pay raises, and dreams that never seem to get any closer. Meanwhile, his kids are at home, glued to their screens, learning the same outdated crap he learned 20 years ago.
Wake Up Call: You’re Stuck in a Time Warp!
Here’s the harsh truth: Ramesh, like many of us, is stuck in the great Indian education trap—a system that’s older than your grandfather’s Ambassador car and just as out of touch. And if you’re nodding along, you might be trapped too.
Let’s get real. This education system is like a treadmill that goes nowhere. It’s designed to produce workers, not thinkers; employees, not entrepreneurs. And here’s the kicker—this outdated system isn’t just holding you back; it’s setting up your kids for the exact same cycle of mediocrity.
The Old “Get a Degree, Get a Job” Mantra Is Dead
Remember the good old days when your parents told you, “Beta, just study hard, get a good job, and you’ll be set for life.” That worked when jobs were guaranteed, and the world wasn’t moving faster than a cricket ball bowled by Shoaib Akhtar. But guess what? That world is long gone.
Today, technology is rewriting the rules, and AI is not just a buzzword; it’s the new currency. And yet, we’re still cramming our kids into classrooms, teaching them stuff that was outdated even before they were born.
Let’s go back to Ramesh. He’s realizing this—too late. He’s slogging through his 9-to-5 (or is it 9-to-never-leave?) job, making just enough to keep the EMI wolves at bay. His dreams of travel, a bigger home, and true freedom? On indefinite hold. And what’s he doing about his kids? Pushing them into the same old rat race because, hey, that’s what he knows.
The Definition of Insanity: Doing the Same Thing and Expecting Different Results
Ramesh’s kids, Ankita and Arjun, are bright—sharp as a tack, in fact. But they’re being prepped for the same treadmill. School, college, degree, job. Repeat. It’s like running on a hamster wheel expecting to win a marathon.
One day, Ramesh’s son Arjun comes home and says, “Dad, I want to learn coding and start my own app.” Ramesh, like any good Indian dad, says, “Beta, focus on your studies first. All this coding and app business can wait.”
Sound familiar?
And that’s the trap! The middle-class Indian mindset is so tuned to playing it safe that we end up playing small. We don’t take risks, and worse, we don’t let our kids take them either. We’re so busy chasing “job security” that we’re blind to the fact that true security comes from skills, not degrees.
An Aha Moment: The Power of Learning Beyond School
Imagine if Ramesh had said, “You know what, Arjun? Go for it. Learn coding, explore AI, and start your app.” Imagine the lessons Arjun would learn, the skills he’d develop, and the mindset he’d build. Suddenly, the world isn’t just a place to get a job; it’s a playground of opportunities.
I’m not saying every kid needs to be the next Zuckerberg, but every kid deserves a shot at finding their own path. And so do you.
Remember how Ramesh felt when he realized his degree wasn’t the golden ticket he thought it was? He looked around and saw others less qualified, less educated, but with skills that made them thrive in this new world. Skills like digital marketing, coding, design, and yes, even AI.
Here’s the Truth: The World Doesn’t Care About Your Degrees
No one’s handing out jobs just because you have a fancy piece of paper. Companies want skills, and not the kind you memorized for an exam and forgot the next day. They want problem-solvers, innovators, doers—not just paper pushers.
So what’s the solution? It’s simple but not easy: Get off the treadmill. Encourage your kids (and yourself) to explore beyond the textbook. To take risks, to fail, and to learn from those failures. This isn’t just about jobs; it’s about freedom—the freedom to choose your path, the freedom to be more than just another cog in the machine.
Your Assignment: Break the Cycle
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, tired of seeing your potential go untapped, then it’s time for a change. And it starts with you.
Here’s what I want you to do:
Question Everything: Start questioning the assumptions you’ve grown up with. Is the degree really the end-all-be-all? What skills can you start learning right now that will set you apart?
Encourage Curiosity: Instead of shutting down your kids’ ideas, fuel them. Whether it’s coding, content creation, or any other passion, let them explore. The world is evolving, and they should too.
Invest in Real Education: Not the kind that ends with a certificate but the kind that starts with skills. Digital skills, financial literacy, entrepreneurship—these are the real game-changers.
Take Action Today: I’m inviting you to a special showcase that’s all about escaping the outdated education trap turn your skills into income. This isn’t just about jobs; it’s about transforming your life and your kids' futures.
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Remember, it’s not about what you know; it’s about what you do with what you know. Don’t let the old system keep you chained. Break free, take charge, and write your own story—one of success, freedom, and true prosperity.
See you on the inside,
Siddharth Rajsekar
P.S. Don’t be like Ramesh, waiting for things to get better. Make them better. Start now, because the clock is ticking, and your story is waiting to be written.
Students are also not as innocent as you think.Yes of course nowadays too much infooverload & recorded lecs.Still students look forward to what teachers bring in because they are confused where to learn from what to learn and how to learn.Writing exams & daily grind grind of school creates discipline,resilience,tolerence,EI..etc is what I think.
Education,Reading and Fetching degrees opens your mind and give you priceless experiences...Post laying a foundational degree of whichever field you like you go to a startup or entrepreneurship..otherwise somewhere in life you shouldnt regret if at all....all those who migrate abroad..........Now vocational skill based education are common...learning by doing & experimentation is what Design field is all about But of course due to the University systems.....semester patterns...rules & regulations....& less freedom for teachers....teaching is one aspect......lot of administrative duties.....events.....arranging guest lecs.......workshops.......whole bunch of duties gets added...But someone has to teach abcd to learn physics.........someone has to teach physics to create a scientist...dont knw what to say Sidz....one side is the requirement from the boards.....universities.....one side is the creative.....approaches....innovativeness in teaching pedagogies etc .....How much ever you write qualification with skills is a prerequisite for hiring ......and all industrys require people for work...