The Missing Curriculum
Julien Fortuit
Working in partnership with ambitious professionals to achieve three outcomes??Career Breakthroughs ??Productivity&Creative work Processes??Building a Sustainable& Meaningful Lifestyle | Fellow IoC | Forbes | HBR Advisor
Two things happen to young people when they set out on their own:
One, they pick a career path based on advice, bias, pressure, arbitrary metrics, or some romantic notion of a lifestyle they think they want. And years later, after they’ve devoted years and money to that “dream” ——?they realize they hate it.
Or two, they aimlessly drift… often for years, if not the rest of their life.
Here’s WHY this is happening:
Young people are given directions, but no compass of their own: Students want to be smart, accomplished, and worldly – but they’re given little to no instructions on HOW to achieve these qualities in a way that works for them. Advice from parents, friends, or counselors are ultimately biased and based on their past experiences, when the future is unpredictable and ever changing. Plus, a student’s path in life is PERSONAL. Fulfillment is a prize people have to win for themselves.?
?They’re getting conflicting info about University, School:
They hear University is the foundation for a better future. But also, they’re hearing University wasn’t worth it; it was boring; everything learned could've been learned on the Internet; people aren’t impressed by the phrase “Harvard Graduate” (or anything like it) anymore; University isn’t worth the time and expense of the label.
?PLUS, many students never truly excelled or felt comfortable (let alone, brilliant) in the one-size-fits all learning environments of their past - so why would they be excited about University? How could it be different? (Answer: It would be VERY different and exciting if they actually understood themselves, their learning style, and what they want to do).
Bottom line, if a student wants to be a doctor, medical school is the obvious choice. Students who don’t want to be doctors, well…they have much to consider. [1]?
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They don’t know what their focus should be:
Even when students think they know their major, they don’t know exactly how to self-guide and hone in on their niche.
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The fear of failure is paralyzing:
While parents and guardians are interested in their kid’s security and finances, students have similar concerns, but they’re also interested in their freedom, creativity, and happiness. They want to increase their chances of having all those things. They want to have a purpose. They want to take risks and live an exciting life, but ALSO don’t want to be a fool and gamble with their future, or worse…have to move back home with their parents.
?The truth is that a “risk” that aligns with them isn’t a risk at all. It’s just the right choice.
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?Social media and the news adds to their anxiety and paralysis:
Through the lens of the internet, the world looks very grim - divided political parties, wars, pandemics, global warming, The Great Resignation, etc. This has young people wondering, what’s even possible anymore? Are all businesses terrible? Is it even worth it to try? They need to know how to filter the negativity, regulate their emotions, know their triggers, and have hope that their gifts are likely part of the solution that changes the world for the better.
?Adding insult to injury are the rare few who do KNOW what they want to do, which makes it seem like everyone has a calling but them. This compounds the anxiety of not knowing what to do.
The Missing Curriculum Coaching addresses all the above.
A 3-month coaching intensive for young adults, ages 17-22 (pre or post college), wanting to be the 3% of their generation who know?THEMSELVES?- their goals, strengths, preferences, learning/communication style -?so they can get their ideal education, make the right decisions, and land the right career.
Because why waste time/money/opportunity waiting to “figuring it out” when it’s possible to?know?yourself NOW and start on a path you love (and that you’re good at)…while having the adventure of a lifetime.
(P.s., MOST adults wish they had this when they were young.)
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2 年Julien Fortuit I always needed a career coach when I was younger as I had so many options of which way to go and I could not choose!!
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2 年I so agree with this, Julien. I wish I had more resources, more mentors, more clarity to help me navigate my early days.
Keynote Speaker, Consultant for high performing leaders/teams on leadership, workplace culture, and performance
2 年Young people hear so many conflicting points of view these days that it can be hard to make a decision. I love the idea of creating some blank canvas so they can decide what's really important to them.
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2 年Great idea, Julien! Thanks for sharing this.
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2 年Thank you Julien. We call understanding yourself 'Habit Mechanic intelligence' (HMi). I wrote my best-selling book 'The Habit Mechanic' to help people develop their HMi. People tell me all the time this changes their life. I am onboard with your message ??