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I was talking with a friend who has been working with a mindset coach.
She had been sensing a problem with her business and thought that maybe she could be achieving more. Now, she’s trying to figure out what’s next. Some things have become clear, and some are still uncertain.
That will likely always be the case. We never achieve the perfect mindset — we can always keep growing and getting better.
Read MoreWhen I was a music teacher, I had to present some counterintuitive ideas to parents who wanted to instill a love of music in their children.
Rather than advocating for a romantic, passionate affair with the instrument, I took a much cooler tone.
I suggested that practicing music is just like brushing our teeth. We do it whether we want to or not, and then it's done.
Read MoreLately, I’ve been thinking about what it would take to write a book.
I am fascinated by the challenge of writing a book and how far away I feel from actually being able to do it. In particular, I can’t imagine ever being able to write a novel, which makes me want to challenge myself to figure out how to do it.
Read MoreAs part of our program for The Little Middle School and The Rulerless School, we’re making use of an online learning platform for certain topics.
For each lesson of this program, there is an explanation, written in the format of a graphic novel. There is also a short video.
Some students read the explanation and watch the video, and then they are able to successfully complete the lesson. Others go directly to the lesson. Unsurprisingly, they get stuck.
Read MoreMy sister, a mother of three, dazzled the crowd in the school talent show, accompanying her daughters’ singing on cup percussion.
No one had known she possessed this skill, and their minds were blown. “You’re so talented!” they exclaimed.
She shrugged. “I spent a few hours learning it.”
My sister’s real accomplishment was to believe she could accomplish what she set out to do, and then to follow through by putting in the necessary time. Anyone could; not everyone does.
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