Calling BS

I was once told, whilst saying something self-deprecating, that I wouldn't talk to a friend like that... That I wouldn't allow someone else to talk to me or my friends like that, so why was it ok for me to be nasty.

I have students who go through the whole can't becomes won't and turn into terrors or withdrawal instead of ever asking for help. These are the kids who monopolize my preps and lunches as I have to call home and chase them down for extra help... I don't let them quit on themselves, so how could I ever conceivably think that it would be ok for me to do everything I advise them against.

I can't means I refuse to try.

I quit means I refuse to see the opportunity I've been presented with.

It's too hard means I'm not willing to orchestrate a concerted effort to sustain baby steps for the duration.

I don't care means I refuse to see the gifts and lessons that have presented themselves to me.

We do difficult things. The world that we choose can be rife with challenges and opportunities calling themselves hard work.

So I'm calling BS on my self limitations and behavior as of late. I have miles to go and standing still any longer is not an option.