EP112: "Education, PTSD & TKFM Origin Stories w/CJ!"

Having CJ Guzan on is always a pleasure...and a journey! What was supposed to be me getting updates from HIM turned into a cornucopia of discussion - in full stream-of-consciousness fashion. What did we talk about? What DIDN'T we talk about!? Religion, trauma, education, work ethic, life paths, struggles - all the things. CJ somehow pulled origin stories out of me I hadn't done on the podcast in 3 years - so here it is! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background03:57 Missed summer teaching and reflections on teaching experience07:48 Lessons learned from working in food service and delivery08:03 Handling classroom challenges and creative teaching methods09:55 Religious education and personal beliefs12:01 Experiences with Catholic school and discipline14:03 Reflections on faith, religion, and education14:56 The importance of perseverance and patience in life15:54 Deconstructing religious texts and beliefs17:55 The evolution of religious education and understanding20:05 Personal stories of faith and questioning21:55 The importance of diverse perspectives in education22:16 Adapting to unexpected challenges and setbacks23:59 Memorable classroom moments and teaching stories26:00 The universal nature of rebellion and self-expression28:00 Shared experiences of school life and discipline30:05 The role of humor and personality in teaching30:26 The value of experience and resilience in personal growth31:59 Tim's educational journey and overcoming obstacles33:57 Family relationships and personal growth35:58 Navigating the complexities of education and career37:59 The value of persistence and resilience40:06 Innovative approaches to learning and testing40:15 Reflections on life lessons and future plans42:02 Strategies for self-education and cost reduction44:00 Tim's extensive experience with CLEP and testing45:58 The importance of recognizing prior learning and experience48:00 Overcoming bureaucratic hurdles in education50:00 The significance of self-motivation and discipline51:58 Reflections on personal and professional milestones54:01 Advice for lifelong learners and students56:01 Closing thoughts and key lessons learned Follow me for more royalty free music: https://timkulig.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063945225723 https://www.patreon.com/timkulig https://www.instagram.com/timkuligfreemusic/ Tim Kulig \ timkulig.com