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Published Mar 18, 2021

Stoicism and Celebrating Success ft. Ryan Holiday

Scott Galloway and Ryan Holiday delve into the profound impacts of stoicism on career, personal life, and education, while also highlighting the digital transformation in learning through EdTech innovations. Their discussion covers the balance of ancient wisdom with modern technology, emphasizing how stoic virtues can guide success in business and personal relationships.
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  • EdTech Shift

    The landscape of education is undergoing a seismic shift as EdTech platforms like Coursera challenge traditional educational infrastructures. highlights Coursera's impressive growth, with a 353% increase in users and a 444% rise in course enrollment since March 2020 1. This surge underscores the potential of online education to bypass traditional barriers, offering affordable and accessible learning opportunities.

    Coursera is sort of the gangster here. Online ed is about to take off. Coursera was early. Everyone's been talking about this.

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    Scott emphasizes the concept of 'dispersion,' where core educational value is delivered directly to learners, bypassing traditional supply chains and reducing costs 2.

       

    Certifications Rise

    Alternative certifications are emerging as viable substitutes for traditional college degrees, especially as companies like Google recognize these credentials. Scott discusses how Google certificates in fields like product management are gaining traction, with companies treating them as equivalent to college degrees 3. This shift is part of a broader trend where education is becoming more about skill acquisition than formal degrees.

    Online ed isn't going to take off...unless corporations decide to anoint certification of people who don't have traditional college degrees.

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    He also notes that the education sector, valued at $700 billion in the US, is ripe for disruption, similar to the healthcare industry 4.

       

    Tech Influence

    Major tech companies are increasingly influencing the educational landscape by introducing new certifications and programs. Scott points out that companies like Apple, with their strong roots in education, are well-positioned to offer certifications, although they have yet to make significant moves in this area 5. This potential shift could further disrupt traditional education models by providing more accessible learning pathways.

    Greatness is in the agency of others, and loyalty is a function of appreciation.

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    Scott also emphasizes the importance of reinvesting in people and relationships, which can lead to personal and professional growth 6.

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