“I hate the word failure and wish it never existed,” I stated as strongly as I could as we reflected on some past experiences. I shared that the problem with failure is its opposite seems to be pass. The problem with pass is it has a strong mental connection to school or uni, where you … More Re-framing Failure
Around our house we have duties that everyone has to do each week on rotation as a part of being in the family. Then there are the tasks like mowing the lawns which I can do for free, or the kids can do for money. Of course the first question is “how much do I … More How much do I get paid?
In my final years of high school I was labelled. I was average (to below average). I lacked discipline. I needed to work harder. It would have been easy for me to accept that story and have it define my life. What your schools, friends, colleagues and even family say about you is far less … More The story that shapes your life.
Imagine a 10-year-old student you have known. Now pause, and think about their schooling and what they have really learnt at the age of 10. Consider how little they really know in mathematics and english. Their drawing is good, but they are no designer. They have creativity but their cognitive skills are lacking. Now, imagine the 10-year-old … More One reason why education in New Zealand is fantastic!
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