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Magic Words: How to Become A Life Long Learner

Smart is over-rated

When I was in high school, I had a few nicknames. One was “the Brain.” I often got the highest score on a test and took pride in my academic achievements as measured by my grades. I debated if I got a grade I didn’t think reflected my abilities. I remember one teacher telling me, “There is more important things than the grade.” I remember thinking, “Not really.” The grades were the pay-off for my hard work and they allowed me to

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