Learning is Continuous: Why "You'll Never Use This After High School" Was a LIE

"You'll never use this after high school" - That was a lie.

Remember when teachers and classmates said you'd never use what you learned in school again? Six years after graduating, I'm here to tell you the truth: learning never stops. In this video, I share my real-world experience from 2019 to now - retaking the ASVAB, pursuing higher education, commissioning prep, cyber work, and how the "useless" high school knowledge has followed me every step of the way.

From boot camp to the Marine Corps, from retaking standardized tests to pursuing a degree, to preparing for officer programs - the same math, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills I learned in high school have been the foundation for every career advancement I've made.

If you're still in school thinking "when will I ever use this?" or you've already graduated and realized the truth - this video is for you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction - "You'll never use this after high school" was a lie
0:37 My timeline - 6 years post-graduation (2019-2025)
4:48 Real-world examples - Classmates hitting glass ceilings without degrees
7:55 "Of course it's obvious" - Addressing the skeptics
10:23 I kept hearing - "I'll never use this again outside of high school"
14:10 The harsh truth - I'm still using the information I learned in high school
16:15 Discord story - High school student learning this early
17:00 What I wish I knew - Take AP classes and dual enrollment seriously
17:30 Final message - Learning never ends

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
OAR (Officer Aptitude Rating)
AP Classes and Dual Enrollment programs

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
The education you get in high school directly impacts your career opportunities years later
Retaking tests like the ASVAB requires the same core knowledge from high school math and English
Higher education and career advancement depend on foundational skills you're learning right now
Taking AP classes and dual enrollment in high school can give you college credit before you even graduate
Learning is continuous - you'll face the same subjects again when you want to level up in your career

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🎖️ ABOUT ME:
Mikhail Francis is a U.S. Marine, college grad, software-certified, gym rat, and avid runner. This channel Mikhail shares everything he's learned about life, discipline, purpose, and becoming the strongest version of yourself. If you’re tired of distractions, feeling weak, and wasted potential, you’re in the right place.

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