If a student asked me what skills to focus on developing, I’d say:

• Taste
• Opinion(s)*
• Discernment

This assumes a base of curiosity, but the act of asking suggests that’s not an issue.

*by which I mean informal hypotheses, not dogmatic beliefs for social flame wars

(not limited to students)

There’s universal praise for nothing in modern society

-Anthony Slater

You can’t please everyone. So why act like you can?

Build a brand for the fans.

Best practices aren’t always best for you.

Understand the intention and adapt.

Stop talking about the leaves.

Get to the root.

Don’t waste time worrying about whether or not change will happen.

Spend time thinking about what to do with the change that is happening.