You need courage to be creative. You need the courage to see things differently, courage to go against the crowd, courage to take a different approach, courage to stand alone, if you have to, courage to choose activity over inactivity.
Jim RohnRead
Some teachers teach for others to learn. That's not me. Some teachers teach for others to accomplish. That is me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the difference between teaching for understanding and teaching for achievement.
Jim Rohn differentiates between two types of teachers: those who focus on mere knowledge transfer and those who aim to empower their students to achieve tangible results. He aligns himself with the latter, suggesting that effective teaching goes beyond just imparting information; it involves guiding students toward accomplishing their goals and realizing their potential.
Themes
TeachingLearningAchievementEducationSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher might use this quote at a workshop to inspire fellow educators to focus on students' accomplishments.
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