A Reader Writes... (Happy Birthday, Don)

A reader writes:

"Happy birthday, Don!

E. Don shared the 'principal as a student advocate' idea with me a long time ago.

At first, I was sure he was wrong and I thought the statement to be harsh. Then I learned. E. Don has shared with me many, many other thoughts concerning all types of issues.

At first, I would hear these and think, 'E. Don is overstating that issue.'

Then I learned, the hard way, that virtually everything E. Don shares with me is true, it just takes me time to realize it. So, last week when E. Don hit me with a couple of jewels, I took them as facts without question."

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Weird Advise - An Almost Boss

Years ago, I was at a crossroads in my career. I had interviewed for two jobs, the one I wanted and a safe one. The safe job called first and I went to the final (just a formality) interview with the deputy superintendent. In the course of the meeting, the Deputy tells me (with all seriousness) that I should always remember that…

“The difference between ‘Fail’ and ‘Fall,’ is one letter.”

I have to admit, that statement threw me. She wasn’t even my boss yet and I was already confused. I thanked the very nice woman, told her I had one last loose end to tie up, and I would let her know what I would do within 24 hours.

I left her office, called the district where I wanted the job and told them that I had another job on the table that I had to commit to within the day. Three hours later, I went to work for Bob Brezina.

And, I still have no idea what the advice means.

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