One thing in particular stood out in this chapter, even though it was a tiny bit of advice. "Don't judge your success by whether students like you." Short though it is, it is exceedingly important.
It is completely true, being a teacher is not about popularity. In my educational career, I have had many teachers that were absolutely hated by students. The classes these teachers taught were always worth while because no class time was wasted in attempts of being a best friend. These teachers were severe, often older, but always got the best results out of their students. In retrospect I like these teachers a lot more now than I did back them. I also like them more than the teachers that tried to be liked because I learned more in these more traditional classrooms.
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