Sunday, December 9, 2018

RWE and HDT Would Agree . . .

I'm posting a terrific New York Times editorial from this morning.  CLICK HERE to read it.  In light of our conversation Friday on Thoreau's Walden -- particularly his comments on discerning what is "real" and true in life -- this article is worth reading.  (I'll bring in cookies if I get at least 10 comments.)

Enjoy!


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6 comments:

  1. ReaganDecember 10, 2018 at 10:36 AM

    I think that this issue is especially prevalent at New Teir due to its competitive environment. Many students, myself included, take on more then we can handle when it comes to extra curricular activities and when you try to balance this with getting perfect grades it just causes a spiral of lack of sleep and stress. And when this cycle begins it just feels like you are going to drown and is extremely difficult to leave. This is when learning time management and setting reasonable expectations becomes essential to helping you escape.

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  2. JimboBlackbeanDecember 10, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    Fantastic post Mr Lawler. Never disappointed.

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    1. Mr. LawlerDecember 10, 2018 at 3:19 PM

      This comment doesn't count! I need substance, JimboBlackbean!!

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  3. DannyDecember 10, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    I agree with what Adam Grant is saying 100%. Many businesses value experience & education over schooling (There is a different between education and schooling). Focusing more on whatever industry a person plans on working in may be more beneficial than primarily learning the core academics. Our current college and education system can burry people in debt, and is failing those who are less privileged. Alternatives such as online education can help that. For example, I have learned over 6 programming languages and am fluent in each one through around $35 in online courses. The democratization of education is already happening; people just do not see or understand it. Anyone, no matter their class or background, can learn a college education’s worth of education online.

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  4. Katherine CDecember 12, 2018 at 2:03 PM

    I agree with what this article was explaining, especially when talking about how valedictorians are most likely to assimilate with society. I think I was interesting how A students are not likely to shake up the system and more likely to be comfortable with a stable career. As a student, this makes me feel more comfortable with not getting all As.

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  5. Mr. LawlerDecember 12, 2018 at 7:07 PM

    Almost there Trevs! (This comment doesn't count as one of the ten, by the way).

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