Tag Archives: reflection

The Six Stages of Kevin Kelly

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Last week I encouraged readers to buy the End Malaria book.  When 62 great thinkers line up behind a cause and offer to share their ideas with you for free, PLUS you get to make a donation to end malaria…to … Continue reading →

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Our most important job

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Schools teach two sets of lessons, one useful, one problematic. The (generally) useful lessons are the ones that teach us the things that schools are meant to teach – reading, writing and arithmetic, progressing to critical thinking and deep domain … Continue reading →

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The real role of mentors and coaches

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” goes the old one-liner. “Practice.” But practice what?  Diligence and hard work aren’t enough – you have to know where to place your energy. At first, the roadmap can seem pretty clear.  You … Continue reading →

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It’s not you

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

I busted my left knee a little more than 15 years ago in a skiing accident – torn ACL, meniscus tear, the works.  I was on ski vacation with 20 people I didn’t know, the guest of a member this … Continue reading →

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