Leveling Up: Not Just for Gamers

I often hear students talk about “leveling up” when it comes to gaming, however leveling up is also a useful term (and action) in real life (IRL for gamers). In our adult lives, we are constantly bombarded with opportunities to level up – some of these opportunities are useful and meaningful, while others could eventually end up not being very beneficial overall. It is important that we take opportunities to attempt to learn and do new things whether or not they come to any significant conclusion simply because the bigger part of opportunity is experience, not outcome.

This week, we’ll be talking about leveling up: in school, in our lives, and in the way we think. I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Kelley

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