Ryan Carson, CEO and Founder of Treehouse, shares insights on effective learning strategies and the pivotal role of grit. He discusses the discomfort that accompanies acquiring new skills and emphasizes that practical experience often outweighs formal education. Carson also highlights the importance of personal motivation in tech careers and advocates for embracing learning challenges. Additionally, he offers productivity tips using bullet journals and morning routines, all while redefining success as mastery of skills over degrees.
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Ryan's Eagle Scout Experience
Ryan Carson recounts rediscovering pride in being an Eagle Scout after years abroad.
His dad encouraged him firmly to complete the Eagle Scout rank, highlighting family influence.
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The Problem with 'Where'd You Go to School?'
Ryan Carson critiques the social emphasis on college education as unfair and exclusionary.
He highlights that many jobs don't require degrees, challenging outdated societal norms.
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Envision Success to Unlock Learning
Envision yourself confidently succeeding in your future role to overcome mental barriers.
Write down your goals to mentally reinforce your potential and commitment.
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Treehouse founder and CDO Ryan Carson shares lessons learned from helping thousands of professionals pick up new skills. We talk about the proper mental state, being realistic about your calendar, and how new confidence emerges.
You’ll Learn:
1) The number one thing that stops people from learning
2) How to embrace the discomfort that comes from learning
3) Just how long it takes to learn coding, anyhow
About Ryan
Ryan Carson is the CEO and Founder of Treehouse, where their mission is to bring effective, valuable and accessible technology education to everyone so they can change their lives and change the world.
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