Frameworks and Systems


The Learning Strategy System


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The Learning Strategy System began as a UX design exercise to address a pervasive real-world challenge: the lack of comprehensive, objective tools for career and educational navigation. As I developed the framework, it became clear that its value extended far beyond a design portfolio piece, it had the potential to provide genuine, high-stakes support for people facing life-altering financial decisions.


A Mission Rooted in Experience

I am a firm believer that education is invaluable. However, this system is not designed to discourage college attendance; rather, it is designed to discourage floating through it. Too many students pursue degrees due to cultural pressure or a lack of visible alternatives, only to find themselves burdened by excruciating debt and a lack of market alignment.

This project is deeply personal. Having dropped out of college myself, I realized that the guidance available was often either rife with misinformation or dangerously simplistic I don’t like simplism. Major life decisions require more than a "follow your heart" mantra; they require a quantitative, strategic, and rigorous audit of one's reality.


UX Thought Process

Leveraging my background in UX Design I have treated the student journey as a user experience that needs optimization. Throughout this system, you will see the influence of professional research methodologies, including:


Why Accessibility Matters

Career planning is never a "one-size-fits-all" equation. It is influenced by living conditions, mental well-being, digital literacy, and financial stability. By making this system freely accessible, I want that anyone—regardless of their background—can perform a "Degree Inflation Audit" or calculate their "Payback Period" without a paywall.

This is an invitation to take your future seriously. Prepare your notebook, engage with the data, and take control of your investment.

As extra resources, the “Strategic Analysis Toolkit” below will add more tips, note taking process and others.


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This is a suggested timeline.

You can start with any part if you prefer it that way.
Part 1

The Personalized Education Investment Prospectus: A Quantitative Framework for Determining College Worth

A person deciding between options about college, trade school and other options

A framework to help you determine if college is your path considering factors such as finances, emotional state and other factors

Explore the framework >>

Part 2

Decision Dashboard

A person deciding between options about college, trade school and other options

A Decision Dashboard tool focusing on five areas: Financial Calculator - Market Reality - Alternative Paths - Self Assessment & Decision Matrixs

Use the Decision Dashboard >>

Part 3

List of Resources, Higher Education and Training

A person deciding between options about college, trade school and other options

A list of resources by state (USA)

Explore the list>>

Part 4

Questions based self assessment tool book

Structured questions, guided tasks, and curated resources designed to help individuals evaluate their circumstances thoughtfully and realistically.

Coming soon

Part 5

(Part 2) List of Resources, Higher Education and Training

This will be a general list looking to source solely on resources that aim to help people regardless of where they live

Coming soon

Part 6

Is College Worth It For Me? A Strategic Decision-Making Guide

This is a simplified and shortened version of the entire system

Figure out >>


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Strategic Analysis Toolkit for

The Personalized Education Investment Prospectus: A Quantitative Framework for Determining College Worth


Annotated Prospectus

Simplified version of first part

Coming soon

Decision-Focused Notes Templates for First Part

Coming soon


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UX Process


Personas & Problem Statements + Anti-Persona

Understand Process >>

Accessibility & Design Philosophy

Comprehend philosophy >>

UX Research: Defining Goals Based on Pain Points

See defining reasons >>


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Author's Input

My college experience & Career decisions.

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Notes on Looking to Become a Psychologist — Some Myths

What people think psychology is vs. What (studying) psychology actually demands

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Your age is and will not be an excuse.

Read >>


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Feedback Form

Feedback for The Learning Strategy System

Sumbit Feedback >>


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Notes

Notes for Part 4: Questions based self assessment tool book

Initially I thought I was going to add this section as a static page, or a tool (similar to part 2) - however, for the tool to work I would’ve needed a different approach.

After doing some analysis (similar tools - market analysis) I noticed room for development, but I want to do that right, functional and well… — it ended up with a conclusion on a bigger approach that will need a hugeeee team. Therefore, it's going to be a project for later.

Now, I’ve decided to turn part 4 into a book - there will be a pdf version (free) and a physical paid version (slightly modified from the pdf version). I’ve tested some platforms, and it will be sold through amazon kdp.

I’ve currently made the skeleton, and it should be added by no later than May 20th, 2026.


Networking

Also, I am working on a set of different partnerships because I want to expand on my network (real network, not just linkedin or social media followers numbers) — you can find the current programs at: Programs >>


Education: Others

Questions

Before Salusfera: The Education System Path

Set of research questions before deciding for Salusfera

Explore the questions >>


Writings

Transsexuality

Transsexuality

A person struggling because they are asking too many questions that hurt their brain

Section in development --- Topics that will be mentioned

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Philosophy...

Let's Break Our Brains!!!

A person struggling because they are asking too many questions that hurt their brain

Questions to question your existence…

Let's do it! >>


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Religion

Religion

Notes

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Social Media

I HATE SOCIAL MEDIA

Just some rage going on...

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Favorite Books

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Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences

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Mathematics for the million

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Making us crazy

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A short course in intellectual self-defense

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The undiscovered mind


Influence Dataset (cards)

People that influenced this blog --

During my teens, I spent countless hours searching for answers to the questions I carried around every day. I don’t remember exactly when it started or who the very first influence was, but over time I found myself learning from many different voices. Their ideas, perspectives, and curiosity, which has helped me to shap the way I think, the way I question, and the way I look at the world.

I want to map and credit the people who contributed to that process and the different areas of interest I've had across time. Each of them explores something different — science, politics, religion, the natural world, human behavior, history, and everything in between. I’ll share a brief note about what their work meant to me, and recommend a few pieces of their content for anyone who might be on a similar path.

The next section is dedicated to the people who have influenced how I understand and interpret the world around me.

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Philosophy

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Alex O'Connor
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César Hernández

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Science and Math

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True Crime

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Drama

And others

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List of works and topics that will be added here and purpose of this blog:

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