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.
Read moreThe Importance of Getting Everything in Writing
Today, I’m sharing an essay written by my friend Penny, who describes an experience that most adults have faced at some point in their life. I cannot stress the importance of documentation, from holding on to receipts at restaurants and the tailor, to writing up a lease document (however informal) for a sublet, to describing the scenario surrounding a theft. Since graduating from college (where my life was very sheltered)…
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