Calendar Books by Allen James - Daily Reading - "A Teacher's Daily Guide to Success"

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Calendar Books by Allen James' reading for January 5th from A Teacher's Daily Guide to Success is a statement made by Phil Collins, whom most of us "Shadow Boomers" and "Generations X"ers recall as the English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and writer; best known both as drummer and vocalist for the English rock group Genesis and as a solo artist.  He once stated;

"In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn" (Collins, 1999).

What a profound reality from which personal success sprouts.  Once we embrace the fact the world doesn't revolve around us and begin giving back to it instead of constantly taking from it and expecting to be given to constantly, we begin to appreciate and understand the old adage which my mother often used, "Nothing is free".

In 1984 I began my career as an English teacher in Murray, Kentucky.  I was directly out of college and, as most youth, was ready to take on the world.  Over these past 30 years I have learned far more from those whom I have "instructed" than they ever learned from me I'm positive.  Most teachers would say the same about their careers.

Now, at 54 I embark upon an entirely new adventure in my life; a luxury not many can take on.  A dream only few can visualize of ever coming to fruition.  I have no real roots anywhere.  At one time I felt this to be a sad commentary for a man who had planned to have a family and to forever remain within close proximity to his extended family.  However; having remained single for the past 25 years my options at 54 are limitless.  I can go anywhere and have a myriad of skills to share with those with whom I will come into contact.  I'm fortunate I can use what I've learned from those many over the past 30 years to better define who I am.

I know nothing about the Yupik Eskimo culture but what I've read from Wikipedia, which I know barely touches to shell of who they truly are.  Yet I will learn from them as much as I am willing to open up and accept, as well as give to them what they are willing to accept from me.

The Good Book says, "The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9: 6-7, English Standard Version).


Personal success is only an extended hand away. Caimi'i, and keep looking up.  : ) AJ