My 20's feels like the part of the movie when the audience is on the edge of their seat. It's a blessing to have this opportunity, as we approach the next decade, to write the remainder of my script.
Three months in Japan and I've had a ton of time to think. I've thought about my past and made it digestible, I've thought about my incredible present circumstances, and I've thought about what I can contribute to the future.
December has taught me about what is needed for my personal peace and what is a pure waste of energy. I've learned how to both utilize and rest my mind, helping me fulfill my daily desire to create.
I've been anchored in Kakamigahara this month, solely focused on creating English lessons. Each student is different and requires a tailor-made plan. The themes of these classes are what keep them so interesting. Some lessons are centered around the many ways to answer the ever-so important question of "How are you?", while others spark a debate about anything from immigration to outer space. The challenge is to prepare content that is both valuable knowledge for the learner and symmetrical with their learning style. In my 27 classes each week, I am sharpening 27 different teaching techniques.
I'm not even close to being a great teacher, though. With only 3 months of true experience, I have a hunger to put in my 10,000 hours to reach expertise. If there is one thing that you take into 2020 from reading this, it is the simple reminder to continue to learn.
Learn how to make your bed for 7 straight mornings in a row. Learn a new word. Learn a new skill. Learn about a foreign place. Learn about your own neighborhood. This decade gave us the tools to learn pretty much anything.
Learning does one enormously important thing for the soul, being that it teaches you about yourself. Your favorites, dislikes, passions, and interests. Knowing yourself is the key to happiness. I can honestly say that this realization evolved my life.
If you don't know where to start, just ask yourself, what is the biggest difference between the person you want to be and the person you are now?
It is an amazing time to be alive because the roaring 20's are here, screaming for a revolution.
To all reading, I wish you a healthy new year full of love.
J.S
Three months in Japan and I've had a ton of time to think. I've thought about my past and made it digestible, I've thought about my incredible present circumstances, and I've thought about what I can contribute to the future.
December has taught me about what is needed for my personal peace and what is a pure waste of energy. I've learned how to both utilize and rest my mind, helping me fulfill my daily desire to create.
I've been anchored in Kakamigahara this month, solely focused on creating English lessons. Each student is different and requires a tailor-made plan. The themes of these classes are what keep them so interesting. Some lessons are centered around the many ways to answer the ever-so important question of "How are you?", while others spark a debate about anything from immigration to outer space. The challenge is to prepare content that is both valuable knowledge for the learner and symmetrical with their learning style. In my 27 classes each week, I am sharpening 27 different teaching techniques.
I'm not even close to being a great teacher, though. With only 3 months of true experience, I have a hunger to put in my 10,000 hours to reach expertise. If there is one thing that you take into 2020 from reading this, it is the simple reminder to continue to learn.
Learn how to make your bed for 7 straight mornings in a row. Learn a new word. Learn a new skill. Learn about a foreign place. Learn about your own neighborhood. This decade gave us the tools to learn pretty much anything.
Learning does one enormously important thing for the soul, being that it teaches you about yourself. Your favorites, dislikes, passions, and interests. Knowing yourself is the key to happiness. I can honestly say that this realization evolved my life.
If you don't know where to start, just ask yourself, what is the biggest difference between the person you want to be and the person you are now?
It is an amazing time to be alive because the roaring 20's are here, screaming for a revolution.
To all reading, I wish you a healthy new year full of love.
J.S
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