I had always wondered what my ideal school would look like.
The current system worked for a long time, but I wish it was different. The world is changing quickly and we need to keep up with it.
In 2018, I came across a wise individual named Naval Ravikant. He suggested a few areas of study:
From that moment, I started to curate the best resources pertaining to all these topics and more. I believe studying these subjects will set up any individual for future success, and help them understand the modern world.
I spent years researching and finding these resources so you don’t have to. You can immediately dive into any of these fields of interest and immerse yourself as quickly as you want.
There are no tests. There is no semester or quarter system. There is no syllabus forcing you to read or study subjects you don’t find interesting.
Follow your natural curiosity. Understand the world.
Our Recommended Order of Study
It may be confusing not knowing where to start. In fact, we recommend you follow your natural curiosity and start in whatever topic you find the most interesting.
However, we do believe it makes sense to begin and progress in a certain way. This allows you to build a strong foundation which will make the rest of the journey easier and more logical to follow. We recommend progressing in this way:
- Math: It is often beneficial to have a strong foundation in mathematics as it provides the necessary analytical and problem-solving skills that are applicable across various disciplines. This includes being savvy in personal finance, understanding the economy, and understanding the ‘language of the universe’.
- Physics: Physics builds upon mathematical concepts and principles to explain the fundamental laws governing the natural world. It can further enhance your analytical thinking and understanding of the physical phenomena and technological advancements surrounding us. You will also understand everyday occurrences like motion, heat, light, gravity, and many other things that underpin daily life.
- Computers: Studying computers can involve learning about computer science principles, programming languages, algorithms, and software development. This subject can benefit from a solid foundation in mathematics and logical thinking. Computers are becoming as ubiquitous as any other tool in our everyday lives. Think of laptops, smart phones, and other smart devices you may use frequently.
- Microeconomics: Microeconomics focuses on individual economic agents and their interactions. It can be studied after mathematics and physics as it utilizes quantitative analysis and logical reasoning. Microeconomics helps us understand how our choices affect our lives in the tradeoffs we make and what we should concentrate our efforts on.
- Game Theory: Game theory, a subset of microeconomics, examines strategic decision-making and interactions between rational players. It builds upon the concepts of microeconomics and can be studied after gaining a good understanding of microeconomic principles. Many consider Game Theory to be ‘the science of decision-making’.
- Persuasion: Persuasion, while not directly related to the previous subjects, can be studied at any point during or after the above topics. It involves understanding human psychology, communication techniques, and persuasive strategies. The knowledge gained from the previous subjects can provide a strong analytical foundation to analyze and implement effective persuasive techniques. Once you know how to build, learning persuasion will help you ‘sell’ whatever product, service, or idea you are trying to share.
Every topic will be organized by recommended order of progression, but you can skip around to follow your curiosity or if you already feel comfortable in a topic.
We will always try to find free, legal resources first before recommending anything that comes with an additional paid cost. If you have any recommendations yourself, feel free to reach out to us and we will check it out.