“Do not judge me by my successes; judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” Teach Different with Nelson Mandela - Resiliency

How should I be judged by other people? We all know the feeling of being judged. Many times others look to our accomplishments to judge whether or not we are living a worthwhile life. Our accomplishments are supposed to signify our success and happiness and worthiness for praise, but that often leaves us with an empty feeling, because it sidesteps an appreciation for the hardships we had to endure to achieve success. We want people to know how many times we failed and never gave up. That makes us feel truly understood. Join Steve and Dan Fouts – founders of Teach Different and twin brothers with over 50 years of teaching experience – along with United States educator Dale Lasky, to discuss the power of resiliency, enriched by the Teach Different Method. Whether you are a teacher, school leader, or simply someone interested in experiencing the joy and fulfillment of challenging kids with big ideas, join our worldwide Community of Educators FREE for 30 days. Membership includes access to our robust library of resources, conversation plans, and lively discussions among teachers and faculty. Image source: Picryl  |  Maureen Keating - Public Domain