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“Not the Pythagorean Theorem, Not the Photosynthesis”: Jake Paul Declines Any Role of School in His Success

Published 02/02/2024, 12:10 PM EST

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Is traditional education obsolete in the path to success? Jake Paul thinks so. The internet sensation, now a boxer, has sparked a fiery debate. On the George Janko Show, he dropped a bombshell. His schooling, he claims, contributed nothing to his current stature. Not math, not science, nothing.

Instead, he credits social skills learned outside the classroom. His words challenge the very foundation of our educational system. With a focus on his future children, Paul outlines a different approach. He aims to teach them what schools often don’t. But what exactly did he say? And why should we care?

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In a candid conversation on The George Janko Show, Jake Paul openly criticized the traditional educational system. “To be a father and to be there every step of the way with my kids, and that’s why I work so hard,” he began, revealing his motivation for success. His goal? To semi-retire early, dedicating himself to his future children’s education in ways he felt his schooling failed to do for him.

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Paul was unequivocal in his dismissal of his formal education’s impact on his career. “Not a single thing that I was taught in my eight hours a day for a decade of school, not one thing besides what happened outside of the classroom, which was how to be social and make friends, has helped me get to where I am today,” he asserted. He specifically pointed out the irrelevance of academic subjects in his life’s achievements. “Not the Pythagorean theorem, not the photosynthesis,” he emphasized, highlighting the gap between academic learning and practical skills.

Moreover, Paul’s perspective brings to the forefront a significant discourse on the value of traditional education in modern success stories. Through his narrative, he champions the importance of life skills over rote learning.

In the same podcast he talked about the most important thing that helped him become who he is today.

The pillars of discipline, manifestation, and family values

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Jake Paul credits his towering success to the rigorous discipline instilled by his father and the powerful concept of manifestation taught by his mother. In an enlightening conversation with George Janko, Paul revealed the profound impact of his family’s teachings. “Yeah, it wouldn’t be possible at all,” he responded when asked about the role of his parents in his achievements.

His daily practice of repeating goals, a habit from childhood, remains integral. “That’s still a part of my daily practice till this day… once I saw that it was real and it made me feel good, it’s essentially like manifestation, prayer, like it’s all kind of speaking it into existence,” Paul shared, highlighting the blend of learned behavior, self-belief, and the influence of family in shaping his path to success.

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Are we equipping the next generation with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving world? What foundational beliefs and practices are you building your success upon?

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