Saving Sailing

…is the unexpected experience of someone taking them seriously.” – Paul Tough

This simple but clear idea is one of many nuggets in a terrific book that I recommend to anyone interested in mentoring or making a difference with young people. Teachers, sailing school and junior program directors would be well served to read How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, by Paul Tough. Get it here:

Tagged: book review, experiential learning, How Children Succeed, immersion teaching, kids, kids and sailing, learn to sail, learning to sail, lessons, mentoring, sailing memories, sailing school, sailing schools, youth sailing

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