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What School Didn't Teach Us

What School Didn’t Teach Us: How to Succeed

I wasted my college years. But my ambition would soon bail me out.

August 29, 2024

What School Didn’t Teach Us: Fear Is Good for You

I learned to ride in my fifties, and at times it was terrifying. But nothing beats a flood of adrenaline.

August 28, 2024

Larissa Phillips

What School Didn’t Teach Us: How It Feels to Work Hard

I know I’m going to spend my life on a laptop. So I volunteered on a farm before college, to get my hands dirty.

August 26, 2024

Julia Steinberg

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