Thanks for penning this, Justin. My first batch of students are currently in their first year of university and reading this filled me with hope for these guys, just beginning to embark on the rest of their lives.
There's nothing quite like it is there? Being able to contribute to the future of these kids.
You're right. Perhaps one of these days I may find myself in that position. Haven't really given much thought to what I would say, but I think something between this post of yours, Steve Jobs, and David Foster Wallace's would be what I am thinking of.
Preparing them for the realities of the world they will inherit and giving them the mindset to deal with it.
Thanks for penning this, Justin. My first batch of students are currently in their first year of university and reading this filled me with hope for these guys, just beginning to embark on the rest of their lives.
Cheers and keep up the good work!
AL
Yes I am. I teach at the middle/high school level. By first batch I'm referring to the first students I taught when I got into teaching
There's nothing quite like it is there? Being able to contribute to the future of these kids.
You're right. Perhaps one of these days I may find myself in that position. Haven't really given much thought to what I would say, but I think something between this post of yours, Steve Jobs, and David Foster Wallace's would be what I am thinking of.
Preparing them for the realities of the world they will inherit and giving them the mindset to deal with it.
Cheers Justin!
Best regards,
Alex