What it really means to get Educated

 What it really means to get Educated 

She grew up in a world where the mountains were her only teachers and the boundaries of her life were drawn long before she could question them. Her days were filled with chores, silence, and a set of beliefs so deeply rooted that they felt like the only truth. She didn’t know what school felt like. She didn’t know what a classroom looked like. And she definitely didn’t know that asking questions was even allowed.

But somewhere inside this girl — Tara — a small spark of curiosity refused to die. It flickered quietly, almost fearfully, every time she wondered why the world outside her home was off-limits. It glowed a little brighter when she secretly listened to people talk about things she had never heard of. And one day, it burned strongly enough for her to take the first step: to educate herself.

Her journey was not just about learning math or history or grammar. It was about challenging her own reality. Every new idea she encountered did not just teach her something new — it unraveled something old. A belief. A rule. A story she had been told since childhood.

Imagine the courage it takes to question the very foundation you’ve lived on.

Imagine how brave you must be to say, “Maybe the world is bigger than what I’ve been taught.”

As Tara learned, she wasn’t merely entering the mainstream — she was rewriting her entire identity. She discovered that education isn’t just about books; it’s about opening the mind, stretching the imagination, and breaking the invisible chains of unquestioned beliefs. It is about unlearning fear, challenging assumptions, and giving yourself permission to think differently.

Reading Educated reminded me that true learning has very little to do with classrooms and everything to do with courage. It is the courage to ask “Why?”, the humility to say “Maybe I was wrong,” and the curiosity to explore the world beyond your comfort zone.

Tara Westover’s story is a reminder that education is not a path — it’s a transformation.

The girl who once accepted everything she was told became a woman who questioned, explored, and redefined her life.

And maybe that’s the real gift of learning:

It doesn’t just change what you know — it changes who you become.

PS: I’ve written a book called LEARNAGER, focused on continuous learning for personal growth, curiosity, and staying relevant.

LEARNAGER : From Learning to Leading in the Real World 

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