Drew Rozell, Ph.D.

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February 15, 2013 drewrozell 18 Comments

 

Alex in sink
Alex in sink

When you live a rural area and have kids, it’s not uncommon for people to ask about how you plan to educate your children.

I’m not one to plan very much, so my usual answer is to say, “we’re not worried about that right now.”

We’re not.

But I think about it.

Even living in the sticks, we have options – public school, private schools, homeschooling…

That said, as I talk to my friends — many of whom are teachers, and most of whom have kids in public schools — and I hear them talking about the lack of vision in public education, I don’t see myself placing my children in that environment. (My wife agrees.)

In my public school education, no one ever suggested to me that I could own a business. No one ever mentioned that I could be in charge of my life. No one ever hinted at the possibility that I could do something 1) I love, 2) I’m great at, 3) that would allow me the freedom of being my own boss, and 4) that would allow me to make more money while working a lot less than if I had a traditional job.

In this regard, I don’t think things have changed too much in public education over the last quarter century.

 

When I think about it now, this is not so surprising.

After all, how would these teachers and administrators know? They are employees, not entrepreneurs.

(I don’t mean this as a knock, I had some wonderful teachers.)

 

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone, of course.

Many people prefer the “security” of a job than the uncertainty of having to sing for your supper.

(However, I believe going forward in a very different economy, continuing to teach kids to pass tests to get a job will be the riskiest strategy out there.)

 

But I believe everyone has something of value to offer. I believe everyone holds the power to create a life on their own terms, a life filled with freedom, ease, and connection.

 

At the very least, I think someone should be talking about this.

I plan to with my kids.

And then they can decide their paths for themselves.

Blog, Key #7: Elevate Your Environments

You Can Do Better Than Politics

November 7, 2012 drewrozell Leave a Comment

 

Seems timely to post this excerpt…

“I used to be a political junkie. I read the books, the newspapers, and the blogs. I watched the Sunday morning television shows where the politicians would face off with each other. I wanted to be informed, and I had a very strong opinion regarding what was right and how people should live.

As I was yelling at the TV one evening, my wife pointed out something profound — she mentioned that I did not seem to enjoy these political shows very much. Why was I watching them?

I did not have a good answer, other than somewhere, I had taken on the idea that being up to date with my government and politics was important. But when I went inward, the truth was clear — I did not feel good when connecting to politics.

Doing so made me feel angry, self-righteous, and frustrated.

When I realized all those negative feelings were self-inflicted, I began to tune into better-feeling subjects than politics.”

— From my book, The Very Cool Life Code: The 7 Keys For Unlocking a Life of Freedom, Ease, and Connection p 146.

 

 

Blog, Key #7: Elevate Your Environments, The Very Cool Life Code

Where you should live.

July 16, 2011 drewrozell 4 Comments

Local traffic jam.

“I can tell whether you are living a Very Cool Life by your response to one question.

Do you love where you live?

Of course, if your answer is no, some changes are in order before your life feels very cool. If you are not inspired by your current environment, my next question would be, “Then why are you living there?”

Most people reply by telling a compelling story of why they have to live in the place that they do not love. Work. Family. Money. Over time, they get used to living in an environment that does not inspire them. Their vision of a Very Cool Life begins to shrink.

Do not allow this to happen.

Allow yourself to be very clear in your preferences. Do you like the ocean? The mountains? Both? Do you prefer the country or the city? Do you thrive in warm weather? Or do you like to experience the changing seasons?

Even if making a move right now would not feel good, allow yourself to envision yourself living and playing in a place that inspires you. The best way to manifest this reality is to put your focus on what you appreciate about where you live now.

And if you feel inspired to live somewhere else right now? Move. You can do it, I promise. (I once knew I had to move, so I packed up with $50 to my name and started driving. As a result of that decision to trust my knowing, I ended up getting accepting into a Ph.D. program and changing my entire life. You can do it!)

To live a Very Cool Life, you must live in an environment that reflects your preferences and feeds you energy.”

(exerpted from The Very Cool Life Code, p140-141).

* * *

I took the above photo of the local “traffic jam” yesterday.

I am guessing some people spend more time in traffic in a day than I spend in a year.

Part of the reason I live in the country is that I have a strong preference for wide open vistas, space, and nature. That’s just what I like.

Other people prefer the hustle and bustle of a city, or perhaps something in between. Of course, there is no “right way” to live, other than YOUR way.

Just make sure you’re consciously choosing to live YOUR way.

Because where you live has a huge influence on the quality of your life.

And if you’re not choosing what you really like, you are choosing to live by default. You are meant for greater things.

So where should you live? (and yes, I used the “should” word intentionally…)

Exactly where you desire.

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