"I’ve been thinking about how, in my academic overachiever high school days, I managed to learn calculus and physics—two subjects way outside my wheelhouse—well enough to earn As in my classes and good scores on AP exams . . . but I remembered nothing after I took those exams."
Oh my gosh, this was so me. I still remember taking a chemistry placement exam at the beginning of college and wondering how I could have forgotten literally everything from AP Chem--which I'd hated, but forced myself to excel at.
Loved this newsletter, Laurie--so much resonated with me! Looking forward to Coming Up Short!
Laurie, I hear you on the cog in the wheel analogy. I am used to plotting books based on emotions and reactions also. You've given me a lot to think about. Congrats on your next gbook coming out. And of course I hope to have you on the blog to give away a copy!
"I’ve been thinking about how, in my academic overachiever high school days, I managed to learn calculus and physics—two subjects way outside my wheelhouse—well enough to earn As in my classes and good scores on AP exams . . . but I remembered nothing after I took those exams."
Oh my gosh, this was so me. I still remember taking a chemistry placement exam at the beginning of college and wondering how I could have forgotten literally everything from AP Chem--which I'd hated, but forced myself to excel at.
Loved this newsletter, Laurie--so much resonated with me! Looking forward to Coming Up Short!
I love this, Laurie. Particularly the permission to learn at one’s own pace. Hat’s off to incorporating that into your parenting journey.
Laurie, I hear you on the cog in the wheel analogy. I am used to plotting books based on emotions and reactions also. You've given me a lot to think about. Congrats on your next gbook coming out. And of course I hope to have you on the blog to give away a copy!