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You Are Not Special And Other Encouragements

You Are Not Special And Other Encouragements

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McCullough's graduation speech "You Are Not Special" struck a cultural nerve and instantly went viral. Children today, says David McCullough, are being encouraged to sacrifice passionate engagement with life for spurious notions of success. The intense pressure to excel discourages kids from taking chances, failing, and learning empathy and self-confidence from those failures.

In "You Are Not Special" McCullough elaborates on exploring how, for what purpose, and for whose sake, we're raising our kids. By acknowledging that the world is indifferent to them, McCullough takes pressure off of students to be extraordinary achievers and instead exhorts them to roll up their sleeves and do something useful with their advantages. The YouTube video of his speech has been seen by more than two million viewers and counting.

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ISBN13: 9780062257345
ISBN10: 006225734X
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Hardcover

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  • One Line Summary

    Challenging the obsession with success, inspiring genuine purpose.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in a candid, thought-provoking perspective on achievement and personal growth, this book could be quite refreshing. It offers a counterpoint to the hustle culture and encourages readers to find true meaning beyond societal pressures. McCullough's straightforward style and relevant message might resonate with those who believe life is about more than just standing out.

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