Patience, hard work, compassion.
You encompassed these traits early on.
But it goes beyond the institution of education.
Boy Meets World
Its not all about curriculum or grades or memorizing facts from your 8th grade textbook.
You were encouraged to always seek out knowledge.
The truth shall set you free, right?
Even now, youre hungry for it.
Theresalways more to learn.
Youre never too old to try something new.
Boy Meets World
Teachers often say they learn from their students just as much as they teach them.
You saw this firsthand.
You saw how relationships are symbiotic, how even the smartest person in the room still doesnt know everything.
Theres always room to grow.
You were always reminded that doing things differently from your peers didnt make you stupid or behind.
Your teacher-parent consistently showed you theres not justoneway to do things.
Theres never justonepath to success.
And hearing that gave you a confidence you continue to carry.
Being a teacher requires enormous amounts of patience.
It requires love and dedication, and a desire to make the world a better place.
You grew up with these things ingrained in you.
Patience, tenacity, compassion.
You encompassed these traits early on.
Teachers need to roll with the punches.
Kids can be exhausting.
They can try your every last nerve.
Children of teachers see this.
So now, as adults, you embrace embarrassment.
You full on lean into failures.
Because in failure, theres a level of success.
You know how to get back up when life hands an unfair smack down.
Success doesnt have a singular definition though.
To some, its loads of money, accolades, climbing the work ladder.
To others, its joy and happiness.
Maybe its a combination of multiple things.
If lifes a giant test, you definitely got a head start.
After all, your parent had the answer key.
