rebelling against low expectations
“I would rather you stay up with a friend who needs help than finish your essay for my class on time.” These weren’t the words I expected to hear from a college professor on the first day of class. She was not only telling us she was fine with us putting off assignments, but she was encouraging us to do so. When most books and articles advising for college focus on the importance of studying or...
I spent a lot of time reading in high school. Not everything was worth reading. It wasn’t reading books with problematic content. But I read many forgettable books that didn’t impact my spiritual or intellectual life. It isn’t bad to read books just because they’re enjoyable—in moderation there’s a value in stories that offer simple entertainment. But the best books not only delight us, but also...
rebelling against low expectations
