The Lie of Doing What You’re Told

We were taught to follow rules for security. We got debt, burnout, and disappointment instead.

From the moment we can walk, most of us are told the same story:

Do what you’re told and everything will work out.

Be a good student. Don’t question the teacher. Get the right grades, the right degree, the right job. Keep your head down, follow the process, and the system will reward you with security.

It’s one of the biggest lies we’ve ever been sold.

And …