Real Education Begins with a Shift in Attitude and Taking Responsibility

Real Education Begins with a Shift in Attitude and Taking Responsibility

15. 6. 2026 Press & Stories NUG World Renáta Šejnová

A university degree alone is losing its weight in today's world unless backed by real skills and the right mindset. In the article, Jiří Koleňák introduces an educational philosophy inspired by Baťa's principles and the concept of "radical selfishness"—the ability to take care of oneself and one's life first, in order to subsequently be useful and beneficial to society as a whole. According to him, a true leader is not born with innate talent but is shaped through training, handling crises, and having the courage to make decisions in situations where no single correct answer exists.

You can find this interview in the print edition of Komora magazine

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