Why is it that you can’t tell if somebody is smart or not? You can’t tell you are smart… or not either. It is because in the dark all cats are gray
One of the most surprising thing in the world of humans is that humans can’t tell if they are smart or not. This error leads to lives that are not fulfilled. Lives that are filled with fear, trepidation, or on the other extreme: boasting and disappointment.
This is a horrible thing. Do you know what is the worst thing about me for me?
I bet you would not be able to guess, so I’ll share it with you.
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What is wrong with movies, TV series, that I can’t stomach… or barely? I am talking about good stories. I am talking about shows with good or passable actors, good directing… And yet the show is scarcely enjoyable because the … 
Reprinted from Forbes… Recently some close friends visited, both of whom have worked in education with adolescents for over 40 years. We were talking about students in general and when I asked what has changed with regards to the character … 
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Some ten years ago I learned a valuable way of looking at making life meaningful, or living a meaningful life. The teacher suggested that we pick a horizon, a direction, and then look what’s blocking the way of getting there. … 
All models are wrong, but some are useful. This model is useful. Robert Fritz, author of the book, The Path of Least Resistance, can offer a lot of information on the topic. Fritz’s oscillating structures is a model and it … 
What or who makes the decisions in your life? About important things… This question is long overdue. It came up because of the conversation I was having with 10 of my best students. How to be in the face of … 
I am re-learning to walk. It’s slow going, but muscle test said it would work, so I am practicing. This morning I got this encouraging email Hello, It’s Jonathan, just checking in to see how things are proceeding with your … 
I love books that start slow, that allow me to be in the midst of things, give me insight into the character, the past of the character… simply said: that gives me a rounded picture without actually reducing the observations … 
I didn’t expect it to happen… and it surprised and scared the heck out of me. In the story I am currently following on Netflix, The Guardian, the lead character finally shows his true colors… Now, I did see outward …