Just because you're in the driver's seat, doesn't mean you have to run people over.
Your patience will be both appreciated and rewarded
I don't believe in the no-win scenario
educators best serve students by helping them be more self-reflective. The only way any of us can improveโas Coach Graham taught meโis if we develop a real ability to assess ourselves. If we canโt accurately do that, how can we tell if weโre getting better or worse?
Never make a decision until you have to.
I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.