“How Fascinating!!”. This is how Benjamen Zander chooses to celebrate failure, stretching up his arms and screaming the two words in relieving satisfaction. His theory: no one grows out of perfection, everyone needs to make mistakes to learn, and this is why mistakes should be tolerated. Translating this philosophy into education systems, Zander invites educators to start using a new vocabulary based on “tolerance”, “what if”, “possibility”, rather than “must”, “need” and “ought. Taking our thinking pattern from the traditional downward spiral toward a much broader scope of action and reflection would enlighten more minds and foster creativity. Now the whole question is whether or not we get this concept correctly and apply it appropriately to the education system.
Take away:
1- Everything is invented: I love that one! Do not take everything for granted, there are flaws everywhere
2- Stay in possibilities: to enlighten more minds, to be happier
3- Remember Rule #6: “Don’t take yourself so damn seriously” to be more considerate for and receptive of others’ perceptions.
Enjoy the Show!
http://www.teachers.tv/video/5086
