School of Hard Knocks
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, School of Hard Knocks has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on School of Hard Knocks. The host frames IBIDA/exit knowledge as something not taught in school but learned through experience.
The School of Hard Knocks is an idiomatic phrase referring to the inadvertent education one receives from negative experiences in life, often contrasted with formal education. The term originated in the United States; its earliest documented use was in 1870 in the book The Men Who Advertise:"... his misfortunes were largely owing to the inexperience of youth. Trained, however, in the school of hard knocks, he now had learned the theory of success".
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on School of Hard Knocks |
| Field | culture / idiom |
How do different shows talk about School of Hard Knocks?
2 shows discussed School of Hard Knocks in these episodes.
- School of Hard Knocks — 1 episode
They don't teach that in school, only at the school of hard knocks.
Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Chicago) - Home Service Expert — 1 episode
Who talks about School of Hard Knocks on podcasts?
Unknown Host brought up School of Hard Knocks; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Home Service Expert.
- Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Chicago) on School of Hard Knocks (Sep 2025) — Unknown Host
- The Truth About Success: Scott Clary on Building Brands and Taking Ownership on Home Service Expert (Oct 2025)
What is School of Hard Knocks mentioned alongside?
School of Hard Knocks is most often mentioned alongside IBIDA, Scott D. Clary and Success Story.
Affiliated with: IBIDA
Mentioned together: Scott D. Clary, Success Story, Sahil Bloom, Elvis Dan, Hookpoint, Justin Welsh, Brendan Kane, Modern Wisdom, Virgin, Perry Belcher