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.
Critical Thinking: The Skill You Need Most (But Probably Weren’t Taught)
Hey colleagues,
Let’s talk about a skill that everyone says is important—but hardly anyone can define, let alone teach well. You should learn it in college, but these days are different.
Critical thinking.
If you’ve ever seen it listed on a job description or heard it thrown around in a meeting b...
by George Sloane —
Jun 26, 2025
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What You Should Have Learned in College, MBA, and PhD School—But Probably Didn’t
Hey colleagues,
Let me hit you with the truth:
College, MBA programs, PhDs… they’re supposed to teach you the skills that get results in the real world.
But they often miss the mark. Badly.
Maybe you never went to college and have wondered if that held you back.Maybe you’re thinking about going—o...
by George Sloane —
Jun 25, 2025
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College Is Bullsh*t — Here's What Actually Works
Hey Colleagues,
Let’s just call it like it is:
College is bullshit.
Yeah, I said it.
Bloated. Overpriced. Overhyped. Obsolete.
And employers are catching on. Companies like Google, IBM, Apple, Tesla, and Amazon? They’re done requiring degrees. They want skills—not stamped paper.
The old formula—g...
Jun 24, 2025
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#appliedlearning
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The Myford University Newsletter