Ultimately, the true measure of any educational experience lies in how it empowers individuals to think critically, pursue meaningful goals, and contribute to society in ways that resonate with their authentic aspirations, conventional or otherwise, while maintaining reasonable levels of personal well-being.

Success is no longer linear. It is not defined by one exam, one school or one path. When we truly accept that as a society, the pressure eases and our children finally get room to grow into who they really are.We also forget something simple. Not every child is meant to score an A. The bell curve exists because human abilities are naturally varied.... See more

He urges individuals—and parents especially—to abandon the desire for instant gratification and easy answers as early performance on tests isn’t an indicator of professional success. He emphasizes traits over particular skills—be curious, flexible, open-minded, adventurous, experimental, and playful. Try and fail and try again. Explore. Read... See more