Many Things Important in Life are Not Taught in School: How to Talk to and Write to People in a Purposeful Manner (6 Examples)

Many things important in life and essential for navigating adulthood are not taught in school. Likewise, many things taught and emphasized in schools provide only a limited view. Here I give an example of the importance of multiple perspectives and the space for addressing conflicts and controversies in schools. I end with practical examples of how to talk and write in a purposeful manner for greatest impact.

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Welcome to My Neighborhood: First Impressions of Upper, Upper East Side

I love traveling by foot and exploring places in a casual, anonymous manner. The older I get, the more I gravitate towards the less-traversed paths, the locales tucked away in hidden corners away from busy traffic, and the vintage storefronts that are unassuming, yet possibly rich in stories. I've visited New York City as a tourist several times in the past and have always taken something away from the experience. However, I never quite fell in love with this "city that never sleeps" until recently…

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