Rethinking success for our children
Mediocrity is the state of settling for the middle ground, where e8ort and performance are sufficient but lack the distinction of true excellence. It’s characterized by playing it safe, avoiding failure at the cost of missing out on greatness.
The report card dilemma : a short story.
Imagine a scenario where a child comes home to his parents holding his school report card with an A+ in one subject, A in three others, B’s in two and C in one. Should it be considered a good performance card?
What would be the probable reaction of parents? “How come you get a C and two B’s?!” They introduce an action plan of extra coaching, practice, revision in those three subjects. read more…