In this episode, Tunde Cole continues exposing the hidden problems of today’s school model—focusing on how the system labels achievers and underachievers, and why a one-size-fits-all approach to learning fails so many students.

Discover why doing well in school doesn’t guarantee success in life, how to identify your true learning style, and why breaking free from limiting educational programming is key to becoming the person God created you to be.

Whether you thrived in school or struggled through it, this conversation will help you rethink education, rediscover your potential, and step into a life of freedom, clarity, and impact.

While the school system has its positives, it also has problems that limit people from becoming the best they can be. One of these problems is the classification of people as achievers and underachievers. Students who are given these negative labels often find it difficult to make significant progress in life because they believe what the school says about their abilities. In this episode, Tunde debunks the lies of these classifications and empowers listeners to remove the labels so they can be free to become the people they were created to be.

In this first episode of a brand-new series, I explore how the school system has shaped our thinking and behaviour for better and for worse.

From the positives of social interaction, exposure to different subjects, and learning discipline, to the hidden agendas and indoctrination that often go unnoticed, I take a closer look at the lasting impact of structured education on our lives.

Whether you’re a parent, professional, or graduate, this episode will help you reflect on how schooling may have influenced your identity and worldview and how to start breaking free from the limitations it may have left behind.

👉 Share your thoughts: How has school been a blessing or a challenge for you?

It all started with a moment at the gym, listening to The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene. That’s when it hit me: I didn’t lose myself overnight, I was discipled by the system to conform, stay silent, and play small. If you’ve ever felt like you’re no longer the confident, joyful version of yourself because of your job… this episode is your wake-up call. I also unpack how toxic work environments suppress your voice, reward conformity, and punish boldness—and what it takes to reclaim your true identity.

“Congratulations on your new job!” — a phrase we all use, but could it be reinforcing the wrong mindset about work?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why jobs should be seen as assignments, not destinations
• How to avoid building your identity around employment
• The dangers of clinging to toxic workplaces for “security”
• A healthier, empowering way to see work as collaboration and service

Celebrate your new role — not because you’ve “made it,” but because you’ve been positioned to create value and impact.

Instead of waiting to be promoted, what if you built such undeniable value that opportunities had no choice but to find you?

In this follow-up to Episode 3, Tunde shares how to:

• Adopt the mindset of a value creator, not an employee
• Build your unique “value stack” to stand out
• Position your worth in the market and attract better opportunities
• Present your results with clarity and confidence
• Walk away from companies that refuse to value you

Your true promotion comes from your growth, not just a new job title.

Have you ever been overlooked for a promotion and felt crushed? Chasing promotions can feel like the only way forward, but it often leaves you drained and undervalued.

In this episode:

• Why promotion is not the same as validation
• The hidden costs of “elevation” at work
• How workplace politics often define advancement more than performance
• Why reframing yourself as a service provider creates true career freedom

This conversation will free you from tying your worth to promotion cycles.

Too many professionals measure their worth by the title on their business card. In this episode, Tunde Cole challenges the title-driven culture that leaves people chasing labels instead of creating value.

Key insights:

• Why identity is not found in titles or promotions
• The cultural roots of title obsession in workplaces and education
• The mindset shift from recognition to value creation
• A perspective that frees you to build impact and confidence that lasts

Your title may change, but your true identity and value remain.