"Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others."
As I watch students struggle with some of the basics of algebra, I take the long-term view. Anyone who would've watched me start lifting weights years ago could easily testify that no one performs a skill with excellence, or even competence, on the first try. As a teacher, or a leader, I think that a gallon of patience, respect and encouragement in these situations helps their true abilities to bloom along with their confidence.
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