This is what I tell my students. Me, 3 very diverse degrees and about 30 extra units of study. Statistics, comparative religion, Chinese, Education, Linguistics, Environmental Science, Fine Art. Mostly studied after the age of 45. Late to teaching, I can teach anything and I have my own art practice. Thanks for writing it all so succinctly.
I love this essay so much ! And it’s so relatable with me as a multi-potentialite (except my opportunities & options to try many of my interests have always been restricted) …
Being flexible is surely a trait of resilience that turns any potential struggle into excitement and hope.
All the best for Maggie … and to Jack & you as well.
Great advice, Danny! Maggie's ability to switch gears will serve her well, I believe. I don't envy this group of young adults, the employment landscape is unsteady in a new and big way.
Raising our children with resilience and self-reliance is the greatest thing we can do for them. Jack is fortunate to have parents who believe in him and his abilities. You did good!
Great post! Indeed, in a rapidly changing world, linear paths don't make sense any more - but like your son Jack demonstrates, creative problem solving does.
The guts she had to belt out a song at age 9 will absolutely be more valuable to your niece's future than what she studied for her bio exam, even if she goes to medical school!
How did you do those yearbook photos? I just loved that!
Some explanation is required on the photos of you, please?
Bottom row, 3rd from the left is particularly fetching 👌
This is what I tell my students. Me, 3 very diverse degrees and about 30 extra units of study. Statistics, comparative religion, Chinese, Education, Linguistics, Environmental Science, Fine Art. Mostly studied after the age of 45. Late to teaching, I can teach anything and I have my own art practice. Thanks for writing it all so succinctly.
I love this essay so much ! And it’s so relatable with me as a multi-potentialite (except my opportunities & options to try many of my interests have always been restricted) …
Being flexible is surely a trait of resilience that turns any potential struggle into excitement and hope.
All the best for Maggie … and to Jack & you as well.
All so true. Maggie is lucky to have you as an uncle and her cousin Jack.
I really enjoyed this post. It is true being a good problem solver this day and age is ultra key. I bet your son’s curiosity is big too.
Great advice, Danny! Maggie's ability to switch gears will serve her well, I believe. I don't envy this group of young adults, the employment landscape is unsteady in a new and big way.
Raising our children with resilience and self-reliance is the greatest thing we can do for them. Jack is fortunate to have parents who believe in him and his abilities. You did good!
Great post! Indeed, in a rapidly changing world, linear paths don't make sense any more - but like your son Jack demonstrates, creative problem solving does.
I especially enjoyed this essay. It’s a thoughtful look at how being flexible, and working hard can help us in not only career choices- but in life.
I love the yearbook! What? :)
The guts she had to belt out a song at age 9 will absolutely be more valuable to your niece's future than what she studied for her bio exam, even if she goes to medical school!