Alright, so "Hillsdale College" is trending, and I'm seeing a lot of chatter about it. Some of it's pretty heavy, but let's not overcomplicate it. For those of you who aren't in the academic world or maybe just haven't heard of it, Hillsdale is a small, private liberal arts college in Michigan. They're known for being pretty conservative, sticking to a classical curriculum, and not taking any federal funding, which gives them a lot of independence.
Now, I grew up in Portland, right? And places like Hillsdale weren't really part of the conversation there. It was more about state schools, public good, community building from the ground up. But what I've learned, what I've *really* seen, is that different approaches work for different people. Whether it's education, or how you run your business, or even how you approach your mental health — which we talk about a lot here — simple is usually better. And sometimes, simple means a clear mission, a defined set of values, and sticking to your guns.
You don't have to agree with every single thing they do, or any institution for that matter. But you *can* appreciate the clarity. They know who they are, and they're not trying to be something else. That kind of focus? That's a win, no matter what your personal philosophy is. Keep it moving.