'School Was Boring' - 13-Year-Old Dropout Now Fights to Save Endangered Species| Ep 059

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➡️ At just 13 years old, Micah Siegel made a bold decision to leave traditional schooling in 7th grade and forge his own path. After seeing the devastating impact of illegal wildlife trafficking, he couldn't sit still in a classroom any longer. Now he's launched Rogue Scholar Academy, written a book on endangered species, and is working to revolutionize both education and conservation.

In this eye-opening conversation, Micah shares his unconventional journey, explains why traditional education wasn't serving his mission, and reveals his ambitious plans to protect endangered species worldwide. From his passion for zebras to his love of video games, discover how this remarkable teen balances being a regular kid while trying to change the world.

Featured in this episode:

🦓 Why Micah left traditional school after 7th grade
🦓 The creation of Rogue Scholar Academy
🦓 His book "The State of the Animals Report"
🦓 The intersection of education reform and wildlife conservation
🦓 What makes a truly great teacher
🦓 How to balance big dreams with being a teenager

➡️ Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
2:24 - Meet Micah Siegel
3:37 - Why Leave Traditional School?
6:27 - The Problems with Current Education
7:57 - What is Rogue Scholar Academy?
9:11 - A Day in Micah's Life
10:14 - Mentors and Inspirations
11:17 - Future Plans and Uncertainty
12:03 - Balancing Teen Life with Big Dreams
13:08 - Passion for Wildlife (The Zebra Story)
14:26 - The Social Cost of Following Your Dreams
15:39 - Making People Care About Conservation
17:12 - The State of the Animals Report
18:19 - Closing Thoughts

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➡️ More about the guest:  Micah Siegal
Website: Rogue Scholar Academy - https://www.roguescholaracademy.com/
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Book: The State of the Animals Report - https://www.roguescholaracademy.com/report

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