Teenagers are facing insurmountable pressure from parents, teachers, college counselors, and society as a whole. They are constantly told they need to be better, brighter, more talented, and more capable than the next student. The reality is they are no longer competing with themselves or their schoolmates, but are now competing with teens from all… Continue reading Kermit Says: It’s Okay to Fail, But…
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Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
So, you got that thin envelope, huh? Or maybe you received a pretty standard and stale email? A quick scan of the note goes directly to “sorry,” “unfortunately” or “regret” or other similar synonyms. You toss it in the trash and try to throw your feelings out along with it. Rejection feels like betrayal. This… Continue reading Fearless Part IV: Handling Rejection (College Apps Edition)
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