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 background 03:57 Missed summer teaching and reflections on teaching experience 07:48 Lessons learned from working in food service and delivery 08:03 Handling classroom challenges and creative teaching methods 09:55 Religious education and personal beliefs 12:01 Experiences with Catholic school and discipline 14:03 Reflections on faith, religion, and education 14:56 The importance of perseverance and patience in life 15:54 Deconstructing religious texts and beliefs 17:55 The evolution of religious education and understanding 20:05 Personal stories of faith and questioning 21:55 The importance of diverse perspectives in education 22:16 Adapting to unexpected challenges and setbacks 23:59 Memorable classroom moments and teaching stories 26:00 The universal nature of rebellion and self-expression 28:00 Shared experiences of school life and discipline 30:05 The role of humor and personality in teaching 30:26 The value of experience and resilience in personal growth 31:59 Tim's educational journey and overcoming obstacles 33:57 Family relationships and personal growth 35:58 Navigating the complexities of education and career 37:59 The value of persistence and resilience 40:06 Innovative approaches to learning and testing 40:15 Reflections on life lessons and future plans 42:02 Strategies for self-education and cost reduction 44:00 Tim's extensive experience with CLEP and testing 45:58 The importance of recognizing prior learning and experience 48:00 Overcoming bureaucratic hurdles in education 50:00 The significance of self-motivation and discipline 51:58 Reflections on personal and professional milestones 54:01 Advice for lifelong learners and students 56:01 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