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(Stokely Carmichael in Alabama 1966 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stokely_Carmichael_in_Alabama_1966.jpeg Unknown author Public Domain)

Stokely Carmichael – Fear

The feeling of being afraid is something with which all students can identify. Fear paralyzes and diminishes one’s ability to think, learn and form positive human relationships. Fear is something to be avoided at all costs, and that the proper attitude is to be open and be willing to take risks without fear of failure. Yet, sometimes fear can lead people to make smart, safe decisions and provide security in the midst of an unstable situation.

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Rosa Parks – Fear

Fear is a force that is so debilitating for kids and adults alike. Fear obstructs clear thinking and fuels anxiety in a way that makes it hard to work and be successful on anything. Often, uncertainty is behind our fears. When we don’t know what to do, we become afraid of what the future has in store for us. Yet sometimes knowing what to do actually inspires our fear. Successful management of our fears is a life-long challenge.

(Malcolm X, half-length portrait https://images.app.goo.gl/byh2YErpJzKyZyo79 Ed Ford https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/ )

Malcolm X – Success

While it is true that education is valuable to all of us at any age, it is also true that our energies and resources are limited and must be used wisely if we want to change the world into something better. Some say that children should be the focus because their minds are more easily shaped and influenced; others suggest that adults– who are actually in positions of power and influence– should take a front-and-center importance to our efforts to change minds and improve the world.

Maya Angelou – Patience

Adults sing the praise of the importance of patience. The advice to kids usually goes something like this: if you are patient and work hard over time, you put yourself in a position to accomplish great things. Success never comes easy. Life is a grind and you should develop a growth mindset to persevere through it. Though sometimes a person’s life experiences seems to teach the opposite lesson; that sometimes going after what you want quickly and aggressively will lead to even greater accomplishments. Impatience can be a virtue as well.

(Frederick Douglass MET DP254780 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frederick_Douglass_MET_DP254780.jpg Matthew Brady Public Domain)

Frederick Douglass – Education

(Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Stanhope,_4th_Earl_of_Chesterfield Allan Ramsay - National Portrait Gallery: NPG 533 Public Domain)

Lord Chesterfield – Goal-Setting

Setting life goals is an activity we are always encourages young people to do. The thinkings goes like this: if you set goals for your future, then you will become happier and successful because you know what you want. That being said, though, it’s very unclear just how we should plan out our lives, whether it is better to set small, attainable goals or shoot for long-term goals which are harder to see but inspire us to do the daily work necessary. Goal-setting is an extremely important skill in school, work and relationships.

(Statue at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki https://images.app.goo.gl/RfwSRgiGKovLMhx39 Tilemahos Efthimiadis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ )

Aristotle — Happiness

Students think and talk about happiness all of the time. Some believe happiness is something we control and that if we just do the right things we will become happy. There are others who think of happiness as a byproduct of a good environment and not something we can control. The issue of whether we control our happiness is an important one because it determines whether or not a student develops a healthy capacity for self-motivation and goal-setting.

(Roman copy of a Greek original. Neues Museum. Berlin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0c/Portrait_of_the_philosopher_Socrates..jpg Norto Mendez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.enn)

Socrates – Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is hard work and students know it. To be a good critical thinker a student must examine life closely, ask lots of questions and be tolerant of uncertainty. Often, critical thinking leads to unpleasant truths about people and the world. For many, it’s so much easier to just accept the way the world is and not question it. Students must decide for themselves whether living an examined life is the right path towards fulfillment and happiness.

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton – Honesty

Honesty is a character trait to which most people aspire. With honesty comes trust and respect from others. Without it comes fear, suspicion and betrayal. Students face daily ethical choices over whether or not they should pursue the path of honesty or embrace deception.

(Sophocles statue- Naples National Archaeological Museum https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Sophocles%2C_Roman_Age_marble_statue_after_Greek_original%2C_Klas07.jpg Zde https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en)

Sophocles – Hardship

Going through hard times is something most everybody has to do. Some people face hardship and turn away. They become discouraged and think that success is unattainable. Others see hardship as an opportunity for self-motivation, goal-setting and a fresh re-evaluation of values. Students must determine whether to see hardship as a barrier or an opportunity, and accept the consequences underlying the choices they make.

("Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi" https://www.geograph.org.uk/reuse.php?id=3708377 Richard Croft https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)

Mahatma Gandhi – Forgiveness

Students know what it feels like to be hurt. When they are hurt, they have choices to make about how to treat the people who hurt them. These choices give them opportunities to demonstrate empathy and respect for others and to preserve relationships, or break them off. Forgiveness is a moral choice which strikes at the heart of ethical decision-making.

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Cheyenne Proverb – Self-Motivation

Self-motivation is an important skill for students of all ages to master. It’s important for students to reflect upon what motivates them to do their best. The challenge with self-motivation is to find exactly what triggers a person to become invested and interested in something enough to see it to completion. For some, motivation is more feeling-based; for others, more thinking-based. Finding that reliable guide for personal motivation is essential for success in life.

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