Don't Judge

“Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.”

— Carl Jung

Every week, I hop in my car and make the 30-minute drive to a city named after the more famous version of its namesake nestled somewhere between New York and Ohio.

And though the towns are separated by nearly 3,000 miles, both cities bear a striking resemblance when it comes to their values.

Hard work and grit are the currency in these parts.

My first day at the college was met by nervous jitters, uncertainty, and if I’m honest, some preconceived ideas about my students.

But it only took me a few minutes to realize, opportunity, not intellect, is often the culprit of immobility.

Hard work and grit are the currency in these parts.

My first day at the college was met by nervous jitters, uncertainty, and if I’m honest, some preconceived ideas about my students.

But it only took me a few minutes to realize, opportunity, not intellect, is often the culprit of immobility.

That knowledge alone altered any mental hierarchy I may have mistakenly been clinging to.