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Episode Synopsis
Emma Zhang is a writer, publisher of 8 books, and a current college freshman at Minerva University.
In this conversation, we discuss the pursuit of happiness, cultivating self-awareness, redefining formal and higher education, becoming a better writer, and more.
0:00 Introduction
1:46 What is Minerva University?
5:19 Why Did You Choose Minerva?
7:34 Love Learning, But Hate School
8:10 Alternatives to Higher Education
9:42 What'd You Learn Out of Your Favorite Class?
13:24 Minerva's Teaching Approach
18:11 Why Foundational Knowledge is Critical
19:30 Why More People Should Study Philosophy
20:52 Becoming More Self-Aware
23:37 Your Life is Driven By Network Effects
25:10 Making the Decision to Take an Unconventional Path
28:40 Don't Play it Safe if You're Young
29:08 The Dichotomy of Approaching Life
30:36 Insights from Uni Campus Tour Visits
32:26 Why Do You Feel Happier than Most?
33:43 How Do You Define Happiness?
37:00 What is an Important Truth Very Few People Agree With You on?
38:24 Beware of Arrival Fallacy
41:46 Breaking Free of Society's Expectations
44:04 Epiphany From Writing
47:15 How Do You Write with Clarity?
49:15 Overcoming Writer's Block
52:29 Tips on Building Habits That Last
53:49 Differences in Writing Between Argumentative and Fiction
55:56 What Drives You Every Day?
58:30 From Optimization to Unoptimization
59:55 Advice to High School Freshmen
Follow Emma:
Website: emmavictoriawrites.com
Instagram: instagram.com/emmavictoriawrites
Follow Me:
🌐 Website: jestonlu.com
🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/jestonlu
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jestonlu
💬 Twitter: twitter.com/jestonlu
About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations toward the pursuit of light, empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & clarity.
In this conversation, we discuss the pursuit of happiness, cultivating self-awareness, redefining formal and higher education, becoming a better writer, and more.
0:00 Introduction
1:46 What is Minerva University?
5:19 Why Did You Choose Minerva?
7:34 Love Learning, But Hate School
8:10 Alternatives to Higher Education
9:42 What'd You Learn Out of Your Favorite Class?
13:24 Minerva's Teaching Approach
18:11 Why Foundational Knowledge is Critical
19:30 Why More People Should Study Philosophy
20:52 Becoming More Self-Aware
23:37 Your Life is Driven By Network Effects
25:10 Making the Decision to Take an Unconventional Path
28:40 Don't Play it Safe if You're Young
29:08 The Dichotomy of Approaching Life
30:36 Insights from Uni Campus Tour Visits
32:26 Why Do You Feel Happier than Most?
33:43 How Do You Define Happiness?
37:00 What is an Important Truth Very Few People Agree With You on?
38:24 Beware of Arrival Fallacy
41:46 Breaking Free of Society's Expectations
44:04 Epiphany From Writing
47:15 How Do You Write with Clarity?
49:15 Overcoming Writer's Block
52:29 Tips on Building Habits That Last
53:49 Differences in Writing Between Argumentative and Fiction
55:56 What Drives You Every Day?
58:30 From Optimization to Unoptimization
59:55 Advice to High School Freshmen
Follow Emma:
Website: emmavictoriawrites.com
Instagram: instagram.com/emmavictoriawrites
Follow Me:
🌐 Website: jestonlu.com
🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/jestonlu
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jestonlu
💬 Twitter: twitter.com/jestonlu
About The Pursuit of Light Podcast: Conversations toward the pursuit of light, empowering the young generation to live a life of alignment, purpose, & clarity.
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