One of my students asked an amazing question, and I loved it so much that I want to share it with the entire IWT community.
She asked my group of top-performing IWT readers—members of Ramit's Brain Trust—
what we'd learned from our parents and what we're GRATEFUL for. I included my response below.
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A few months ago we talked about beliefs we've had from childhood, many of them not so positive. I wanted to hear some more positive answers, so I presented this question. QUESTION: What is a specific lesson you've learned from your parents that you're grateful for? I realize that I am so grateful to my mother (far from perfect but REALLY unusual). She always goes exactly for what she wants to go for (aromatherapy, bowling, photography, getting her PhD, having a farm). I thought all women were like that but this isn't the case. Like—Comment—Unfollow Post October 30 at 10:16am
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I am grateful that my mom is a giver by nature. Watching her open up our home for many people, host/entertain, do favors without hesitation and give and give and give. It has allowed me to truly believe and see that it is better to give than to receive. October 30 at 10:20 am via mobile—Like— | |
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What a great question. Things I learned that I'm grateful for… —Value of working hard. Sitting at the table for hours practicing spelling-bee books and math homework. —Always open your house to anyone. Invite everyone over. My mom loves to make food for huge crowds, even if I call her 10 minutes ahead of time and tell her I'm bringing 10 friends over. —Cut costs mercilessly on things we couldn't afford (fancy clothes, cable TV, etc.) but spend extravagantly on things that mattered (anything education or sports-related). —So many more. Again, what a great question this is! October 30 at 10:29 am—Like— |
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My parents had a very difficult marriage followed by a nasty divorce. Throughout it all, though, both of them made a point of telling me and my brothers how much they loved us and that we were the best things that had ever happened to them. I took it… See more October 30 at 1:53pm—Edited—Like— | |
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Ramit, we're all coming over for dinner tonight now. October 30 at l0:33 am via mobile—Like— | |
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My morn would love it. "Give me 2 minutes and I'll whip something up!" October 30 at 10:35 am—Like— | |
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17I'm curious—what did you learn from your parents that you're grateful for? How has it changed your life?
Share your comments below about what you learned from your parents.
P.S. Check the comments later today, when there will be even more feedback from other readers. And if you're interested in meeting other amazing IWT students, sign up for the wait list here.
43. Who was the first to ask the amazing question?
A. Amy Smith. B. Ramit Sethi. C. Charles Throne. D. Emily Brown.
44. Why does the teacher share the question?
A. To draw a conclusion. B. To exchange comments.
C. To argue against an idea. D. To clear up a misunderstanding.
45. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Amy Smith thinks her parents are perfect.
B. Emily Brown suffered a lot in a broken family.
C. Charles Throne's mother enjoys helping others.
D. Ramit Sethi's mother always invites Tim Hudson for dinner.
46. Where can we find this page?
A. On a website. B. In a daily newspaper.
C. On a school poster. D. In an education magazine.