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The Importance of Independence and Good Teachers
The guest speaker shares how his transition from a bad public school to a good boarding school was an unexpected but important blessing. He also mentions the significance of having good teachers that allowed him to have a year abroad and experience independence, ultimately shaping him for success.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of instilling independence in children by sending them to summer camps that allow them to thrive in a less overprotective environment.
1:35:36 - 1:37:42 (02:05)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of instilling independence in children by sending them to summer camps that allow them to thrive in a less overprotective environment.
ChapterThe Importance of Independence and Good Teachers
Episode#644: Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile, and How to Lose Anger by Studying Morality
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his personal experience transitioning from a bad public school to a good boarding school and how mandatory team sports positively impacted his mental health.
1:37:42 - 1:41:15 (03:32)
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The speaker shares his personal experience transitioning from a bad public school to a good boarding school and how mandatory team sports positively impacted his mental health. However, he also cites a finding that individualist sports like gymnastics and ballet have negative effects on mental health.
ChapterThe Importance of Independence and Good Teachers
Episode#644: Jonathan Haidt — The Coddling of the American Mind, How to Become Intellectually Antifragile, and How to Lose Anger by Studying Morality
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tough coaching styles are becoming less common as coaches are being held accountable for their behavior in sports.
1:41:14 - 1:43:37 (02:22)
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Tough coaching styles are becoming less common as coaches are being held accountable for their behavior in sports.