If you can take your skills and experience and pass them on to another in such a way that they receive value from it;
Yet also take their knowledge, learn from it and pass it on as well.
If you can talk to people to find out what they want
And then fulfill their needs in a format that they can grow from
If you can prepare and plan until everything is perfect,
Yet make allowances for whatever will inevitable fail or break.
If you have the courage to present your material even though you feel uncomfortable
To stand before a group of strangers and ask them to trust you
If you can be an expert yet still be able to learn from a novice
Then yours is the class and everyone that’s in it...
And – which is more – you’ll be a trainer, my friend
- with thanks to Bart Simpson (yes that's his real name) of Trab Training Inc. who uses Kipling's poem "IF" to inspire his students.
A collection of random writings, readings, ravings and rantings.
"I'm not one who's got it all in place, telling you what you should do;
I'm just one old hungry beggar, showing you where I've found food."
- John Fischer
I'm just one old hungry beggar, showing you where I've found food."
- John Fischer
2 comments:
Great post Dan,
It reminds me of something my Best Friend said once...
"The greatest among you will be your servant." - Jesus (in Matthew 23:11)
Yes indeed, "- you'll be a trainer, my friend."
Blessings.
First, I love your quote by John Fischer! I have read some of his stuff a long time ago, and find it still relevant today.
Second. as an elementary teacher, I love the piece you have posted here. It truly represents the job of both the teacher and the student. Thanks!
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