How to Learn to Build a Business

Course Outline: Baseball Statistics and Instinct Module 1: Introduction Baseball has always been about stories (instinct) and numbers (data). Neither is "right" or "wrong." They are just different lenses. When we use both, we see the whole picture. Takeaway: You don't have to choose. Both can help teams become successful.  Materials: Short video montage contrasting classic scouting moments with modern data visualizations; simple handout defining "instinct" vs. "analytics".  Module 2: Trusting Your Eyes Instinct isn't magic; it's experience.  Takeaway: Your observations matter. They are valid data points too. Materials: Video clips of three different hitters/swings for group discussion; printable checklist card with prompts like balance, rhythm, and non-verbal communication.  Module 3: Listening to the Numbers Statistics aren't there to evaluate players; they're there to tell a story. Moving past old statistics (like Batting Av...

The Blue Jays' 2025 postseason was the best baseball Toronto has watched since 1993 - and it ended the way a great story sometimes does. The Return For over three decades, Toronto baseball existed in a state of suspended animation. The Blue Jays had won back-to-back World Series in 1992 and 1993, then watched the sport's centre of gravity shift south and west. 2025 broke the spell. Under manager John Schneider, Toronto finished first place in the AL East - the franchise's first division title in 32 years.  They won their division outright. How the Roster Was Built What made this team different was its construction. Rather than one blockbuster signing, the front office layered pieces throughout the season and at the trade deadline  Shane Bieber, acquired midseason, became a dependable arm in a rotation. Seranthony Domínguez and Louis Varland added velocity to a bullpen. But the heart of the club was homegrown. Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. anchored the lineup, while ...

Course Outline: Particle Accelerators: Science, Society, and Value Overview: An introduction to particle accelerators. This course explains how they work, what they have discovered, and whether the billions of dollars spent on them provide real value to society through medicine, technology, and basic science. Learning Goals: Understand the basic physics of how accelerators accelerate particles. Identify key discoveries. Recognize real-world applications in medicine and industry. Evaluate the economic and social cost vs. benefit of large-scale science. Module 1: How Accelerators Work Lecture 1: Electric and Magnetic Fields: How we push and steer particles. Lecture 2: Types of Machines: Linear (Linacs) vs. Circular (Synchrotrons). Lecture 3: Relativity: Why particles are never faster than light.  Activity: Diagram a simple accelerator circuit. Module 2: Engineering the Giants Lecture 4: Magnets & RF Cavities: The "muscles" and "engines" of the machine. Lecture 5: ...

Course Outline: Finding Work and Building Your Own Opportunities Course Introduction Learning Objective: Understand what the course covers, the four distinct paths to paid work, and what learners will be able to do by completion. Lecture 1: Welcome & Instructor Introduction (2 - 4 min) What learners will be able to do by the end (identify which work path works, build tailored application materials, and run a repeatable search process) How the course is structured and how to use the worksheets Lecture 2: The Four Paths to Paid Work (3 - 6 min) Full-time, part-time, freelance, and entrepreneurial - what each requires Why one strategy does not fit all four Honest assessment of risk, income stability, and time to first dollar Lecture 3: Reading a Job Description Correctly (3 - 6 min) Explicit requirements vs. implied priorities Identifying the business need Recognizing disqualifiers early to protect your time Engagement Activity - Reflection Exercise: "Which of the four paths matc...

Course Outline: How to Start a Business with AI Course Introduction: Learning Objective: Understand what the course covers, what AI-powered entrepreneurship looks like, and what learners will achieve. Lecture 1: Welcome & Instructor Introduction (2–4 min) What learners will be able to do by the end (build an AI-powered business idea, validate it, design an MVP, and launch) Lecture 2: What Is an AI-Driven Business? (3–6 min) Overview of AI capabilities for startups Examples of small businesses successfully using AI Mentions of what students will later create Lecture 3: AI Tools Every Entrepreneur Should Know (3–6 min) No-code AI tools Chatbots, automation, data tools Engagement Activity Reflection Exercise: “What type of business do you dream of starting, and how could AI potentially enhance it?” Learners submit a short written reflection. Modules: Module 1: Identify Opportunities for AI Businesses Learn...

Course Outline: Baseball Batting S ession 1: The Load and Timing Focus: Establishing rhythm and weight transfer via the leg kick. Key Concept: The leg kick times the approach to the pitcher. Drill 1 (Shadow Swings with Leg Kick): Perform 20 shadow swings focusing solely on a high leg kick that loads weight onto the back leg. Pause briefly at the peak of the load to ensure balance. Drill 2 (Strided Holds): Step out with your stride leg and hold the position for 3 seconds. Focus on keeping your hands back and your head still while your lower body loads. Goal: Smooth, rhythmic motion without rushing to the ball. Session 2: Rotation and Bat Speed Focus: Generating speed through controlled stride and rotation. Key Concept: Drive rotation, mimicking the efficient stride of elite hitters. Drill 1 (Resistance Band Rotation): Attach a resistance band to a sturdy post. Hold the bat handle and rotate against the resistance, focusing on keeping your arms relaxed. Drill 2 (Tee Work – Half Swings): ...