I think you’re zeroing in on the hypothesis that your list had a problem too early. There are many possible reasons to fail college, like having a mental health issue or not being very motivated to succeed in the first place. Do you know that he actually read your list?
In my experience the biggest predictor of teaching success is whether the person asked to be taught)
The Luke anecdote may not be the best example, but the general idea is sound. Hermann Hesse in Siddhartha said, “Wisdom cannot be passed on. Wisdom that a wise man tries to pass on to someone always sounds like foolishness.” That’s slightly too categorical and strong, but still broadly correct and consistent with the point of the original post.
I think you’re zeroing in on the hypothesis that your list had a problem too early. There are many possible reasons to fail college, like having a mental health issue or not being very motivated to succeed in the first place. Do you know that he actually read your list?
In my experience the biggest predictor of teaching success is whether the person asked to be taught)
You’re completely right—“Luke’s” failure to finish college likely had very little to do with me or my list.
I provided the anecdote and framing as a way of motivating the idea I was trying to convey, as well as explain my thought process to arrive at it.
Don’t worry: “Luke” is doing quite well for himself :)
The Luke anecdote may not be the best example, but the general idea is sound. Hermann Hesse in Siddhartha said, “Wisdom cannot be passed on. Wisdom that a wise man tries to pass on to someone always sounds like foolishness.” That’s slightly too categorical and strong, but still broadly correct and consistent with the point of the original post.