Haha, hey David!

I've taken some time off from the gym (bad idea because I broke an otherwise awesome habit) to focus on writing.. after that I got sick for like 3 weeks with a damned persistent cough - which spelled the doom of my abs. lol.

Anyway, I've been working on a new business model for my website.

Let me know when you're back in Toronto and we'll catch up!

Hey Kim!

I completely agree with you. Thank you for your feedback on the "American" perspective on the education system. I didn't truly understand "critical thinking" even at the ripe age of 25.

I feel that critical analysis and thinking skills should be fostered at a very early age. For the most part, students stumble through grade school all the way to post-secondary without having these fundamental but sorely needed skills to succeed academically.

I remember reading an article on the success of the Finnish Education system and their emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving skills - definitely a departure from both the Canadian and American systems. I found this article about the Dallas school board trying to reform and emulate the Finnish eduaction model here http://tr.im/i9vY

Hey thanks for the comment IM Legend!

I read to expose myself to to new ideas - to learn, grow and apply.

You're absolutely right with respect to do the doing.

Like I said in my last paragraph of this page, if I've successfully applied only one concept or idea I've learned from a book I've read, the priced I paid for the book was worth every single penny.

But what if you didn't know there was a BETTER way of 'doing'? That's why I read :)

update: it's back to normal with some added improvements :)

profound and compact post Malcolm. Thank you for writing this.

With respect to your question, "In a world where everybody is given the keys to a life of not only survival, but of self-discovery, what are you going to do?", can be a pandora's box in and of itself...

I'd anticipate if anyone sees themselves as a bottleneck to their own progress many would shirk and slink away back into their comfort zones of what they perceive as "creating value".

This process of questioning their limits and capacity to contribute can paralyze or empower you depending on your mindset.