To Everyone Trying To Do New Things: Don't Give Up
The honeymoon phase is over. At least for me, in my classes. The excitement of the new school year has worn off, the cooler temperatures and gray skies of winter are becoming more frequent, and we are definitely in the thick of the DEVOLSON (Dark Evil Vortex Of Late September, October, November) season. I just want to take a moment to encourage those of you that are trying new things or trying to become better teachers for your kids to NOT GIVE UP. I say this all the time, but I think it bears repeating. Almost every single time anyone tries anything new, they're going to suck at it. (I mean... there are a few prodigies out there rockin' it on the first try, but for the rest of us, it's just not the case). The first time Aaron Rodgers threw a football was most likely not a perfect pass. The first time Michael Jordan shot a basket, it probably missed. How did these INCREDIBLY talented athletes get to be where they are? BY PR...