Speaking of IQ.

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I'm not really sure what you fixed, but good one? The fact that you're a douchbag as well as a person of academia doesn't mean that I'm somehow anti-school; just anti-douchebag. In case I didn't make myself clear earlier, I'm not sure going back to school is the right path or idea, but just an option I've been thinking about. You think you're a pretty smart guy, and by all accounts, under that douchey exterior, you might even be. Care to give me your thoughts on the situation? That is, if you have time between ho's and craft beers, of course.


*got me on the colon and the semicolon. Maybe English or writing isn't my thing. Good catch, brah.

FYI FWIW, I don't drink craft beers. And, I'm thinking about proposing to my girlfriend. Times change, braugh. But, I do send my thanks to you and Dalamonry Queen for keeping such excellent histories of my adventures in the river of California *****. I've bookmarked the pages, and will reference them when I write my memoir.

Now, as for school, even though I stuck it out there until the very end, I don't recommend it. Throughout, I found all the best challenges in off-campus reading groups, writing groups, and in my private reading time. I don't think there's anything more challenging or rewarding than good literature, and most of the time my professors and peers weren't reading what I wanted to be reading. When I was teaching, the vast majority of my students wouldn't rise to the occasion and accept the challenge.

For me, there's just too much box-checking at your average school.... but maybe I just spent too much time there.

You just have to have a nose for what challenges you, the desire to find the next great book, and the commitment to keep reading, always.

I'm in a couple of book clubs now. They're as good as any class I ever took; but LA has good pockets for this kind of thing.... STG probably doesn't. Dunno.

Honestly, I wish you the best. I think the desire to learn is more important than any THING you might pickup along the way. If I were you, I'd nurture that feeling; and I'd move away from any group as soon as they start to dampen it -- which almost always happens.

 

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to be anti-NAOS is to be anti-institutionalized education.

The things I learn on Jazzfanz.

Do you ever get sick of these stupid RESCUE MY BROUGHS! posts? Shut it down.

 

[Jose_Ortiz_fan]

when I was a youngster, high school years, I was mostly an introvert, except I did manage the town's number one friday night hot spot, the roller rink. At school, I was the founder and president of the chess club, which was also the cool club where we did the most parties. I was a bit of a showoff on skates or on the chessboard. During lunch hour I rearranged the tables in the library and often played six challengers at a time. If anyone beat me, the whole school would know about it. . .

csb.

[video=youtube_share;2A_n_zwIZk4]https://youtu.be/2A_n_zwIZk4

 

[franklin]

I don't see what you're trying to accomplish tbh. I never did a thing in high school, never studied until college, and never learned anything until after I graduated because that's when I finally decided on my own that I wanted to. If you don't have a purpose, something you really love and want to learn (classically) then don't go just for the sake of going. I don't see how it will change your stagnation problem.

FWIW, I started having your "recall isn't what it once was, I am starting to struggle with putting thoughts together" concerns around age 24, and have never had the gift of "vocalizing my thoughts" like you do. Despite my quick recollection speed in serious decline, it wasn't until after that that I was able to actually learn something and anything I wanted to.

If you want to learn something then start your journey. If you want to take courses for the sake of a challenge then do that. But I don't see how the latter will make you any more satisfied than the former outside having a piece of paper to show others what you've accomplished.

 

[Jose_Ortiz_fan]

PS - Dave:

Dumb people don't have the thought "I need to educate myself." You're an aware dude. Make it happen.

 

[colton]

Like I said, khanacademy.org

You can start from the most basic math. Each concept is explained clearly in a short and concise video. You can then do practice questions after each video until you master the concept and feel ready to move on.

+1

In fact, I independently thought of and recommended khanacademy to Trout in a PM before I read Siro's comments.

 

[bigb]

So maybe rather than "waste" money on going back to school, just pick up a hobby or two (other than fishing dumbass). Learn another language. You can take community ed classes for anything from Spanish, to guitar, to yoga, to gardening, to probably even math. About every couple of months we get a whole class list for the community ed classes up here. I'm sure there's something like that down there. And then once you find something that you really want to expand on, then jump back into the college thing.

 

[Deleted member 848]

Do you ever get sick of these stupid RESCUE MY BROUGHS! posts? Shut it down.

I do what I want gurl.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The 'difficulty' of doing things later in life is overrated, in my opinion. If you set aside a proper amount of time, you're emotionally invested in said task, and you look forward to it- I'm sure you could even learn algebra.

The whole "I'm getting dumber as I get older" shtick is just an excuse for resignation, in my opinion. There's enormous amounts of intelligent older people who still continue to pile onto their knowledge. Don't sell yourself short.

If going back to school gives you physical, spiritual, or emotional fulfillment, then it's something you have to do, in my opinion. As long as it doesn't get in the way of your role as a father, a husband, and perhaps a community member if that's something you take seriously.



For what it's worth: before you jump into school, I'd grab a couple books in the area of school that you're interested in, and give them a read. Like intro-level stuff. If you find yourself pining to learn more about physics, maybe track down some really well-written, relatable intro-physics material, and see if it sparks any intrigue. I think it's a way better idea than simply choosing a direction you 'think' you'll like, but then finding out that it's not for you.

No offense dawg, but you are like 20 years old, so you don't really have enough experience to speak on how hard/easy it easy.

 

[♪alt13]

There is a different reality, though..

When one is 18/19 and can live at home, under your parent's roof, and eat their food, etc.. there is little to worry about but getting your degree.
Once you're married, have children, and need to provide for much more than just yourself, the financial, logistical, emotional, and sociological change dramatically.

One of the many reasons I am going back to school is so that my children will never say "You don't have a degree. Why do I need one?"

Yeah it's tough to to make a budget and do all the other juggling that a 18 year old kid doesn't have to do but for me at least I think it will be worth it.

 

[Dr. Jones]

One of the many reasons I am going back to school is so that my children will never say "You don't have a degree. Why do I need one?"

Yeah it's tough to to make a budget and do all the other juggling that a 18 year old kid doesn't have to do but for me at least I think it will be worth it.

Good for you. When it's tough, find a way and do it tough..

 

[♪alt13]

Also as a dude that hasn't taken a math class since algebra 2 in HS I can +1 Khanacademy.org. Really helpful.

 

[Hekate]

Here I am thinking of quitting school and you old people thinking of getting back. SMH.

 

[TroutBum]

PS - Dave:

Dumb people don't have the thought "I need to educate myself." You're an aware dude. Make it happen.

I am an F... B... I... (awkward pause) agent!

 

[addictionary]

Here I am thinking of quitting school and you old people thinking of getting back. SMH.

I bet old people shake their heads a lot more solid than you when you say you will quit school.

 

[addictionary]

@ EJ,


Get as much as education you can / want.

There is no age limit to enlarging your mind and knowledge.

You will not feel sorry that you tried even if you quit again. You will say at least I tried.

I quit doctorate at the thesis phase in political sociology. My work got me busy and comfortable enough to care less for pushing hard to put it back in the line. I experienced a lot of courage breaking stuff in the 6 years of master-doctorate phase, but in the end after all these years, I admit to myself that my laziness was the main reason and the other factors are escape rooms in that mine of mine that has got into a debris.

But after years, even though I was sure I was not going back, there still is that little twinkle of light in my heart and mind that makes me say "I cannot organize my life to give effort for that just yet, but I want to go back in a more suitable time of my life."


As for the IQ thing, your practical mind and fast thinking will come back to you as you exercise them more.


tl;dr:

I encourage you to do this.



Important note: Watch out for the young chicks though. They will look a lot more interesting than they did when you were at their age.


More important note: Tell me to delete this as soon as you read it, so your wife won't see.

 

[Hekate]

I bet old people shake their heads a lot more solid than you when you say you will quit school.

You guessed right and they think I am joking. One day I will quit and their jaws are going to fall to floor. It will be awesome to see their faces.

 

[addictionary]

You guessed right and they think I am joking. One day I will quit and their jaws are going to fall to floor. It will be awesome to see their faces.

You sound like you are about to make a decision that you will regret deeply years later.

 

[Hekate]

You sound like you are about to make a decision that you will regret deeply years later.

Don't worry, I am not going to make a decision this crucial without thinking about it for a long time. The quitting school is more like changing studies. I will get in to another university if I can but the jaws are still going to drop. I think I already made a choice I regret choosing my study.

 

[addictionary]

Don't worry, I am not going to make a decision this crucial without thinking about it for a long time. The quitting school is more like changing studies. I will get in to another university if I can but the jaws are still going to drop. I think I already made a choice I regret choosing my study.

Wish you best of luck.