Off to school... Tips for daughters
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Thoughts for my daughter as she heads to school:
NEVER let a boy (or anyone else) define you - You define yourself. Set yourself apart and above the rest. It will pay off throughout life.
Learn the difference between a skeptic and a cynic - It will be valuable if you position yourself as a skeptic. Skeptics require proof…proof of claims made by either a professor or scholar. The cynic can consider no proof and has given up.
Lose the cell phone every now and then - There is a disconnectedness that comes from being constantly connected to those far away. Enjoy what is in front of you.
Get lost in the library - Read, study, enjoy some quiet. You will learn to love it.
Immerse yourself in subjects - You are paying for this experience; get every cent from it.
Never just exist - Existing isn’t nearly as fun as experiencing. Experience this time.
Be kind to people - It is easier than being mean and you will be amazed by the results.
Hang around good people - It is a habit that will pay off throughout life.
Mind your health - Not just to avoid the “freshman 15” but to think better and perform. Walk, run, exercise. Eat some salads too.
Take pride in a job well done - An essay well written, a test nailed, a compelling presentation that is rehearsed and delivered well…take pride in these things.
Collaborate - Learn to work with others. Study together, read each other’s work, provide helpful feedback. Work together.
Enjoy yourself - Learn comes much more easily when you try to enjoy it. After this experience is over, you will never wish that your fretted more.
