It would appear that in education, we take evolutionary steps backward. We get mired in unsubstantiated fear. That, my friend, is not a conduit for learning. It’s a low-level consciousness that keeps us at bay. Think about it. Do most of the people you know have the courage to live to their potential? Do you? If so, read no more.
For the rest of us, let’s ask those courageous individuals who have transcended the confines of conventional rules, what helped them to see their potential.
Chances are you’ll hear things like “passion”; “innate interest”; “intrinsic desire”; “nurturing an interest”; “following my heart”; “doing what came naturally”; “knowing I could”; “inspiration”; “a calling”; “field of study that supported strengths.” If, and that’s a big if, reading fluently by 8 makes the list, I’ll bet it’s directly related to their passion.
So, back to the 8-year-old boy. Admittedly, I personally know this bright, articulate, fascinating young man, so my answer was really a no-brainer.
“So what?”
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