The Myford University Newsletter
A newsletter dedicated to helping people seeking results from alternative approaches to higher education. Focuses on personal and professional development, upskilling, and application for immediate results.
Reinventing Your Career—Without Starting Over
You’re not broken. You’re evolving.
Whether you’re bored, burned out, or just ready for something new, here’s the truth:
You don’t have to start over. You can reinvent.
Career reinvention isn’t about wiping the slate clean—it’s about building smarter using what you’ve already earned: experience, ...
by George Sloane —
Jul 22, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#appliedskills
#careerreinvention
#howto
#myforduniversity
#reinventyourself
The Importance of Objectivity Over Subjectivity
We all have opinions. We all have biases. That’s human.But when it comes to making better decisions—whether about your career, your health, your relationships, or your business—your ability to think objectively is everything.
At Myford University, we believe in truth over tradition, data over dog...
by George Sloane —
Jul 21, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#criticalthinking
#howto
#myforduniversity
#objectivity
Being a Smart Non-Conformist Is Often the Best Move You Can Make
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get said enough:Sometimes, you should be different.
We’re not talking about rebellion for the sake of it. Or about being “quirky” just to get attention. We’re talking about strategic non-conformity—the kind that leads to freedom, faster progress, better dec...
by George Sloane —
Jul 17, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#collegeisbs
#howto
#myforduniversity
#nonconformity
Dreams Are Free—But Improved Realities Are Priceless
We all dream.
Sometimes it’s while we’re asleep. Other times, it’s in the form of daydreams—imagining the car, house, lifestyle, or business we’d love to have.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth:Dreams are cheap.Improved realities are priceless.
Dreams are just visions. Vague possibilities. They ...
by George Sloane —
Jul 16, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#dreamsintoreality
#howto
#myforduniversity
How to Think Fast, Decide Smart, and Adapt Constantly — The Power of the OODA Loop
In business and in life, the people who win aren’t always the smartest or the best resourced.
They’re the ones who can think fast, adjust quickly, and act before others do.
Enter the OODA Loop—one of the most powerful decision-making frameworks you’re probably not using yet.
Today at Myford Unive...
by George Sloane —
Jul 15, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#howto
#myforduniversity
#oodaloop
Decision-Making in Uncertainty: How to Lead in a VUCA World
These days, nothing stays the same for long. Markets shift. Technologies disrupt. Competitors pop up from nowhere. Information is incomplete. Risk is high.
Sound familiar?
This is what we call a VUCA environment—and if you want to succeed as a leader, business owner, or high-performing profession...
by George Sloane —
Jul 14, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#howto
#myforduniversity
#vuca
Stop Saying It. Start Showing It The Value of Work Samples.
Why Knowledge Workers Need Deliverables to Prove Their Value
Today, just saying “I’m good at what I do” isn’t enough.
Everyone says it. Everyone thinks it. But the real question is—can you prove it?
At Myford University, we believe learning is only half the equation. Application is the other half...
by George Sloane —
Jul 10, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#howto
#knowledgeworkers
#myforduniversity
#worksamples
Case Study: Population Collapse? What You Start to See When You Actually Start Thinking
A few years ago, I would’ve rolled my eyes at what I’m about to say.
Back then, when people claimed Social Security wouldn’t be there for them, I’d dismiss it as conspiracy talk. “The government will patch it,” I thought. “This is just fear-mongering.”
But recently, I’ve been seeing things differ...
by George Sloane —
Jul 09, 2025
#altcollege
#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#casestudy
#criticalthinking
#firstprinciplesthinking
#howto
#inversionthinking
#populationcollapse
#rootcauseanalysis
#systemsthinking
Stay Curious, Stay Open: Why Intellectual Curiosity and an Open Mind Matter More Than Ever
These days people are divided—socially, politically, and culturally. The result? Echo chambers, knee-jerk reactions, and stunted growth. At Myford University, we don’t just teach knowledge—we teach how to think. And two of the most important habits we stress are intellectual curiosity and an open...
by George Sloane —
Jul 08, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#howto
#intellectualcuriosity
#myforduniversity
#openmindedness
Case Study: Planned Obsolescence - Coincidences, Conveniences, Contrivances, Collusion, and Conspiracies
We’ve been exploring thinking frameworks like root cause analysis, inversion, systems thinking, and more in recent posts.
Now, let’s pull it all together and apply these tools to something bigger:The strange patterns happening around us that affect what we buy, how we live, and what we’re allowed...
by George Sloane —
Jul 07, 2025
#altcollege
#alternativeeducation
#altinversionthinking
#altmba
#altphd
#casestudy
#creativethinking
#criticalthinking
#firstprinciplesthinking
#howto
#plannedobsolescence
#rootcauseanalysis
#strategicthinking
#systemsthinking
Creative Thinking: The Superpower You Forgot You Had
When was the last time you came up with a solution so good it surprised even you?
That’s creative thinking in action.
Today’s issue is about unlocking the skill that solves problems others don’t even see.
What Is Creative Thinking?
Creative thinking is the ability to come up with new, original, ...
by George Sloane —
Jul 05, 2025
#altcollege
#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#creativethinking
#howto
#myforduniversity
Strategic Thinking: The Skill That Separates Doers From Winners
Most people are stuck reacting.
They handle the urgent. They fight fires. They cross tasks off a list.
But the people who rise? The ones who build businesses, lead teams, and shape their futures?
They think strategically.
Today’s issue is about how to develop that rare ability—to see the big pict...
by George Sloane —
Jul 04, 2025
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#alternativeeducation
#altmba
#altphd
#appliedskills
#howto
#myforduniversity
#strategicthinking
The Myford University Newsletter