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Comment on Get Uncomfortable! by Get Real! | 100 Day Goal Challenge

Get Real! | 100 Day Goal Challenge — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:42:05 +0000

[...] no secret that I’m repulsed by the usage of the phrase “I’m comfortable,” (see here) I believe that an even more insideous phrase commonly used in society (especially in goal setting) [...]

Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by just_a_girl

just_a_girl — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:01:59 +0000

preschool graduation isn’t mediocrity

it is giving the child confidence. it gives them a sense of accomplishment.

for that matter why is their a graduation at all? why dont we just ship students their diplomas??

any accomplishment throughout life deserves recognition.
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Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by Mum To Superkids♥♥♥I'm Tired

Mum To Superkids♥♥♥I'm Tired — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:48:59 +0000

It doesn't. It celebrates the fact that not everybody will reach 'excellence' in comparison to others. It promotes a sense of pride and encourages children to strive to be the best that THEY can be. It encourages unconditional love and acceptance of your child. That to me is true excellence.
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Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by Me

Me — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:01:59 +0000

It instills feelings of self worth and makes children want to try harder to continue getting the praise.
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Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by marlese 999

marlese 999 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:54:59 +0000

One word – balance.
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Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by JesusFreak

JesusFreak — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:09:59 +0000

Appreciates who they are, doesn't put pressure on them to be perfect. They are encouraged to do well because they want to, not because they have to.
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Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by daqulynn

daqulynn — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:52:59 +0000

I think it's all about positive reinforcement.
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Comment on how does celebrating mediocrity encourage excellence? by lbvoltz23698

lbvoltz23698 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:38:59 +0000

I don't think it does. So many children are not held accountable for their behavior. As a society we are so worried about hurting a child's self esteem that we don't let them fail. If we went back to children winning and losing at games and having hurt feelings then they would be motivated to do better. That is what encourages excellence.
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Comment on Is mediocrity something we should promote and celebrate? by windbagmama

windbagmama — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:32:59 +0000

Mediocrity is being completely satisfied with what you have, and not always coveting what is on the other side of the fence!
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Comment on Is mediocrity something we should promote and celebrate? by Timothy Y

Timothy Y — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:09:59 +0000

We do, it's called the CBS prime time lineup.
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