One of the lessons that I learned really well while I was in school is that failure exists and that it is something to be feared. The lesson is both simple and omnipresent: you either pass a test and thus “succeed”, or you fail a test and
Read more →There is a skill that is rarely discussed, but has been critical for me in my first year with Changing the World 101. In fact, looking back, it’s been essential every time I have chased a dream or tackled a big project. The skill: leaving the comfort
Read more →In my first year with Changing the World 101 I was a victim of a very popular myth: with focused and intelligent work, I can be successful quickly. The myth of overnight success is one that has deeply penetrated our society. Shows like American Idol make it
Read more →I was having a glass of wine with a friend who had also volunteered in Uganda when she said, “you know, often the people who are best at giving help, are the worst at receiving help. They are reluctant to accept it for some reason.” One year
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