“Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the universe, or you just want to pursue a career in the 21st century, basic computer programming is an essential skill to learn” WantUniverseSecretCareersCenturySkillsEssentialsComputerPursueProgramming21st CenturyComputer Programming Author:Stephen Hawking
“The most inspiring leaders are those who... inspire the rest of us to be our best selves and to match our skills with our passions. They give us confidence to pursue our dreams.” GivingSelfDreamPassionLeadershipLeaderInspireSkillsPursueOur DreamsInspiring LeaderBest SelfMost Inspiring Author:Carmine Gallo
“One of the things I do tell young women, if they want to pursue a career in acting, is to get good stage training. It is essential to have a good basis in stage technique. You can move into film easily, and acquire more skill and more understanding, but you can't necessarily go the other way around. For women, longevity of career will very much be on stage.” IfsWayWantFilmMovingYoungUnderstandingActingCareersStageSkillsEssentialsTrainingBasesTechniquePursueAcquireLongevityYoung Women Author:Kathleen Turner
“At around 19 I realized that I really didn't have any skills other than making people laugh, so I should probably pursue it full-time.” PeopleShouldLaughingSkillsI RealizedPursueMaking People Laugh Author:Adam Pally
“Technology and computers are very much at the core of our economy going forward. To be prepared for the demands of the 21st century-and to take advantage of its opportunities-it is essential that more of our students today learn basic computer programming skills, no matter what field of work they want to pursue.” WantMatterTodayOpportunityTechnologyEconomyCenturyFieldsStudentsSkillsDemandEssentialsComputerAdvantageNo Matter WhatPreparedCorePursueProgrammingBe Prepared21st CenturyComputer ProgrammingStudents Today Author:Todd Park
“Well, I definitely have an artistic side to me as well. I write, I act, I draw. With that artistic mind I have, a lot of doors have opened for me. I can try to pursue, like - if it's something using my writing skills, maybe a book. Or maybe if it's my drawing skills, some clothing designs.” IfsWritingTryingMindWellsI CanBookSidesDoorsDesignSkillsDrawsDrawingPursueArtisticClothingsWriting Skills Author:Vinny Guadagnino
“Just when you arrive at the apex of your skills, it's time to retire. But as it turned out, I decided that since it was the thing that I felt I did best, I owed it to all that be to pursue it.” FeltSkillsDecidedPursueRetiringApex Author:Twyla Tharp
“There's a side to reality TV that is part education, as well. I've seen that since doing "MasterChef Junior," in terms of the effect it has on the confidence given these young kids from 8 to 13, a quality life skill. Even if they never pursue cooking as a job or a career, just learning how to cook for yourself sets you up in a good place.” IfsWellsRealityKidsJobsYoungGivenSidesTermQualityCareersEffectsTvsSkillsCookingPursueCooksJuniorsQuality Of LifeGood PlaceReality TvLife SkillsMasterchef Author:Gordon Ramsay
“Western parents try to respect their children’s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away.” WayTryingBelieveChildrenChoicesPassionParentEnvironmentHabitProtectSkillsCapableWesternIndividualityBest WayPursueChineseContrastProvidingPreparingNurturingReinforcementTrue PassionWork HabitsPositive Reinforcement Author:Amy Chua
“In my mind, the purpose of education is to enable human beings to develop to their full potential, intellectually and spiritually. That means that students have to be empowered to pursue self-knowledge and the skills that will help them be of service to their fellow human beings. Education should encourage people to develop their curiosity about life; above all, it should not trivialize either the students or their lives.” PeopleShouldMindHumansMeanSelfGodHelpingPurposeSpiritualityHuman BeingsKnowledgeStudentsSkillsFellowsCuriositySelf DiscoveryPursueEmpoweringSelf KnowledgeEmpoweredFull PotentialPurpose Of Education Author:Michael N. Nagler