Even if I fail, at least I tried. Do you think this statement is ok, or even a positive one? I have grave issues with it. I really don’t like it because to me, it’s a sign of someone who is already preparing for failure. Do not try, just do. The result is either as expected, less than expected, or …
“Tipping points” and “dips” – the value of persistence
I struggle with the “tiger mum” concept because I don’t want to be one but sometimes some of my parenting beliefs have a tiger mum-ish feel to them. I discovered this recently in a conversation with another mum. I was venting my frustrations about my difficulties getting my children to practise the piano, particularly my son who is 4. Her response …
Outliers – The Story of Success
Absolutely amazing – probably the best book I’ve read this year! This book was recommended to me twice in the past three weeks under very different circumstances, once during a discussion about visionary companies and the other during a social chat about whether to send my son to school at age 4+ or 5+. Worlds apart and yet this book …
