Author: Jerry Garrett
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Cracking the Code: The Case for Performance-Based Hiring.
“Hire people who are better than you are, then leave them to get on with it. Look for people who will aim for the remarkable, who will not settle for the routine.” David Ogilvy Hey there, it’s Jerry again, and this week I’ll discuss an MBA topic I haven’t touched on for a while: hiring….
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Eleven And Educated: The Role my Parents Play
Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. – John Rohn Hey there, it’s Jerry Garrett, and I’m back with another post. This week, I’ll talk about homeschooling and the crucial role parents play in it. Without them, homeschooling wouldn’t be possible. Take my experience, for example. I wouldn’t have…
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Eleven and Educated: Was homeschooling useful?
“There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent” – Mahatma Gandhi Hey, it’s Jerry Garrett back with another homeschooling post. This time, I’ll share how it’s been for me. So far, homeschooling has been a fantastic journey. I’ve discovered new interests and pursued passions I never would…
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Eleven And Educated: My Homeschooling Story
“Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn” – Ben Franklin Hey, it’s Jerry Garrett back with another homeschooling post. This time, I’ll share how it’s been for me. So far, homeschooling has been a fantastic journey. I’ve discovered new interests and pursued passions I never would have…
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A Rollercoaster in Paradise: Srinagar’s Beauty and a Close Call
Hey there! It’s Jerry Garrett, and I’m excited to share my Srinagar adventure with you. We left home around 3 p.m. and reached the airport 45 minutes later. After check-in and security, we couldn’t resist grabbing coolers at the cafe. My siblings and I loved them. We boarded the flight, and I spent my time…
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Quarterly Quest: Navigating Homeschool Life in JFM
Hey there, it’s Jerry Garrett, and I’m here to chat about my JFM plans. If you’re not familiar, JFM stands for January, February, and March. It’s how we plan, track progress, and sometimes correct our mistakes. Homeschooling Book Draft You might’ve seen homeschooling posts on my blog lately. I’m drafting all the chapters on my…
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Eleven And Educated: Seeking Answers
Homeschooling allows you the freedom to step off the highway of learning and take a more scenic route along a dirt road. – Tamara L Chivler Greetings, I’m Jerry Garrett, and I’m excited to share another post in my homeschooling series. This week, I’ll address a concern that many people have when considering homeschooling: What…
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Homeschooling: What Peaked My Interest?
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela Greetings, I’m Jerry Garrett, and I’m delighted to share another post with you this week. Today, I’ll be discussing my journey into homeschooling and how it piqued my interest. It was in the latter part of 2019 when my…
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Homeschooling: What doors opened me to it?
“Don’t wait for the right opportunity: create it.” George Benard Shaw Greetings, Jerry Garrett here, and I’m delighted to share this week’s post with you. Today, I’ll be discussing my introduction to homeschooling. As mentioned in a previous post, I had been homeschooled for quite some time, since second grade, in fact. Everything seemed to…
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Homeschooling: How I was Schooled Before
Greetings, Jerry Garrett here, and I’m delighted to share another post with you this week. Today, we’ll delve into yet another chapter of homeschooling – my personal experience with traditional schooling. Believe it or not, before embracing homeschooling, I was a student of a regular school. My father was already researching homeschooling but chose not…