What are we really training our students for? My brother is a mathematician and educator and it’s refreshing to get his perspective. We should be creating life long learners and appreciators with a foundation that allows them to pursue the field if they so choose. Too often we approach students as though every one is [...]
How do you pronounce Bach? Debussy? Schoenberg or Lutoslawski? Unless you met the composer, it is probably slightly different than I or someone else says it. We americans tend to be very pretentious about our pronunciations. I’m all for accuracy and being correct but if you’re more worried about the aspirated ‘ch’ in Bach than [...]
Have multiple sources of revenue Fortify your home base Sometimes your enemies are really friends Continually upgrade and learn It’s ok to change strategies Put yourself in the other person’s shoes or perspective Maybe you’re not seeing details behind the scenes The big picture isn’t always revealed immediately Anyone, at any age, can win There’s [...]
