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🤝 Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster 🛩️ Jet-Rated Pilot 🌎 Philanthropist 📚Amazon Best Seller: Education is Freedom
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James W. Keyes: A true example of the American Dream with a "shoot for the moon" attitude. From humble beginnings, in a small town in Massachusetts to becoming a global business leader, Jim was CEO of two iconic global companies, 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. Jim's creativity has been a trait that sets him apart. Beyond bringing creativity to business solutions or consumer products, Jim is a talented painter, sculptor, musician and composer. Beyond the arts, his interest include a broad range of athletic pursuits from the baseball field to the golf course to the riding arena. To stay mentally fit, as well as physically fit, he flies a wide range of aircraft from bush plane, to helicopters to jets and, as a commercial rated jet pilot, trains each year with the professionals. More important than his successful business career or other pursuits has been Jim's philanthropic mission, highlighted by a belief that anyone, regardless of race, religion, gender or socio economic background, has the right...and the ability...to fulfill their ultimate potential through the power of education.
To advance this mission, he's now adding "author" to his list of accomplishments. Jim Keyes' upcoming, book, Education is Freedom: The Future is in Your Hands" shares his inspiring story and explores the "how", "what" and "why" that education and lifelong learning is the key to success. #educationisfreedom #lifelonglearning #education #learning #author
20 Oct 2023
In our latest film we told you the story of Ryan Marshall, a boy at the @ronclarkacademy who believed he could make the world a better place and whose life was tragically cut short. In a selfless act to protect his family, Ryan Marshall made the ultimate sacrifice.
In collaboration with @victrastore , we paid tribute to his remarkable dedication and bravery by establishing a full scholarship in his name.
To honor Ryan further we asked for support from our friend @jkeyesauthor, author of “Education is Freedom,” and are proud to announce he’s agreed to offer ten additional scholarships, each valued at $10,000, all to be made in Ryan’s memory.
To be eligible for one of these scholarships, we’re asking that you read Jim’s book and share a video expressing why YOU believe education equates to freedom. Further details and a complimentary abridged version of Jim’s book can be found on his website via our bio.
📚 Tag the people you believe deserve these scholarships in the comments below! #EducationIsFreedom
09 May 2024
Dropping knowledge like its hot. @snoopdogg
23 Mar 2024
Cultural understanding can prevent a language gap from becoming a trust issue.
#EducationIsFreedom #LifelongLearning #EducationForAll #PersonalFreedom #Scholarships #Philanthropy #Leadership #SocialChange #AmericanDream #Learning #CulturalLiteracy #CrossCulturalCommunication #InternationalBusiness #JapaneseCulture #BusinessEtiquette
13 Nov 2026
A lower-paying role can be a higher-value lesson. Keep learning, keep moving, and refuse to be defined by one box.
#EducationIsFreedom #LifelongLearning #EducationForAll #PersonalFreedom #Scholarships #Philanthropy #Leadership #SocialChange #AmericanDream #Learning #careergrowth #continuouslearning #professionaldevelopment
12 Nov 2026
A vision for the future. A campus built to make it happen.
We were honoured to welcome Mr. James W. Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, to Universal Ai University.
During his visit, he explored our campus, experienced the university’s learning environment and shared his valuable thoughts and perspectives on our vision for the future of education.
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12 Nov 2026
Beware the trap of a closed mind…critical thinking will free you from perception!
11 Nov 2026
Technology can make access easier, but it cannot do our thinking for us. Perspective still requires critical thinking.
#EducationIsFreedom #LifelongLearning #EducationForAll #PersonalFreedom #Scholarships #Philanthropy #Leadership #SocialChange #AmericanDream #Learning #technology #criticalthinking #medialiteracy #perspective
09 Nov 2026
If I could talk to my 16-year-old self, here’s what I’d say: “You made the right choice, kid.”
Trade school. College. Entrepreneurship. All three are real options.
I chose college because it gave me options. And in a future shaped by AI and new technology, the more you know, the easier it is to pivot when life changes direction.
That’s my advice. Straight-up common sense.
The full story of how education changed my life is in my book, Education Is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands.
Get your copy today with the URL in my bio.
#educationisfreedom #leadership #careeradvice #instafreedom #entrepreneurship
09 Nov 2026
Love thy neighbor…we’re all in this together!
08 Nov 2026
When a student falls behind, who is to blame? Pointing at one parent does not fix an American schools problem. It is a shared responsibility, and the right tools can help students learn and give teachers more time to teach.
#JimKeyes #Leadership #BusinessLessons #LifelongLearning #EducationIsFreedom #Education #PublicSchools
08 Nov 2026
Is a degree necessary? No. Does it make the path easier? In my experience, yes.
Some of the most successful people in the world never finished college. I respect that.
But in a world of AI, algorithms sort people fast. A degree gave me the freedom to lead in corporate America and, later, the tools to be an entrepreneur too.
The choice is yours. I just want you to make it with your eyes open.
Follow the series for more straight-up common sense on careers and learning.
#instalearning #learning #leadership #educationisfreedom #ai
08 Nov 2026
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