To start off, I wanted to note that I think the clarity I am looking for is beginning to head my way, but I am not going to focus on that today. Today I want to switch gears and talk about something new that I am very excited about. It is called The Great Courses Plus, and I am thrilled about having this in my life. Let me explain.
The Great Courses is a company that I found out about through my subscription to National Geographic magazine. In general, they produce college courses from reputable professors that you can buy and consume on your own schedule. When I first heard of them, you would have to buy an entire course, and the DVDs and/or transcripts would be mailed to you. I have ordered several courses from them, but it was when I felt I had the time to get through all of the lectures of the course. I was also picky about the courses I chose – I would only pick courses in which I thought I would enjoy all of the lectures, not just a few of the topics. The courses also tended to be pricy, but there were usually a lot of sales that made them more affordable.
Even though The Great Courses had some limitations, I really enjoyed their mission and supported what they were doing. But now with The Great Courses Plus, I am inspired all over again. The Great Courses Plus is a service where you pay a monthly or yearly fee, and you can access any course or lecture you want during that time. Nothing gets sent to you, you just watch the lectures whenever you feel like it. What a great idea! I signed up for this immediately, and I am beginning to enjoy the benefits of not having to commit to only a few courses. The topics cover so many things – travel, history, food, music, art, literature, science, cooking, math, and on and on. I am so looking forward to using this subscription, and I encourage you to check it out as well.