Lighten up...this one has been hard for me. I work a lot, I am busy all of the time. I like to know whats happening well in advance, I am not a fan of surprises. My boyfriend has been very good for me. He is very laid back and knows when to take a break. By not working on grading papers all weekend I am more refreshed come Monday morning. I am able to get more done after taking a break and spending time on myself. I cannot control everything in my world, and I shouldn't have to.
For me, you hit the nail on the head with this statement: "They are more willing to listen to what I know when they know that I will admit to them what I don’t." That is something that transcends from education all the way to parenthood through to any interaction between people. Know-it-alls are easily dismissed yet when we are willing to admit our ignorance we become humanized to those we are trying to reach. We place ourselves on their same wavelength and diminish their perception of inferiority. Once this precept has been removed, the mind is open and receptive to our advice or lesson.
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