Mr. B on Breaking Patterns & Building Student Entrepreneurs

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From middle school gum empire to innovative children’s author, Mr. B reveals how embracing uniqueness and real-world learning can transform education from standardized to remarkable.

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🏴‍☠️ BREAKING DOWN THE OLD RULES

In this episode, Mr. B challenges traditional education paradigms:

Key Insight #1: Real-World Learning Beats Standardization

• What’s broken: Schools focus on standardized formats and rigid rubrics

• The shift: Enable students to engage in real-world business and creative projects

• Impact: Mr. B’s middle school gum business generated over $1,000 in 2.5 months, teaching vital lessons about supply, demand, and credit

 Key Insight #2: Pattern Breaking Creates Opportunities

• What’s broken: Traditional teaching methods crush creativity and innovation

• The shift: Encourage unique approaches and celebrate different ways of learning

• Impact: Students develop confidence in their uniqueness and learn to innovate

 Key Insight#3: Beauty, Innovation, and Respect Transform Learning

• What’s broken: Sterile environments and hierarchical relationships

• The shift: Create beautiful spaces and authentic connections between staff and students

• Impact: Students take themselves more seriously and operate at a higher level

✌️ YOUR DO SCHOOL DIFFERENT CHALLENGE

Ready to implement these ideas? Start here:

1. Tomorrow: Sit with students at lunch and engage in genuine conversation

2. This Month: Create opportunities for students to publish or monetize their school work

3. This Semester: Design a program that lets students explore entrepreneurship within your school

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Podcast created by Danny. Audio engineered by Dragan. Show notes written by Christina. Email sent by Soniya