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What drives boys to take on more work when life at Medbury is already so busy? Ian Macpherson, Headmaster
More, Please! We are all familiar with the
for example, staying busy forces
Interestingly, there are ten things
classic line from Charles Dickens’
your brain to come up with
that all boys can do that require
Oliver Twist, “Please, sir, I want
new solutions. Your brain is also
zero talent, those being:
some more.” I reference this not
challenged to become more
as a negative, as young Oliver
creative and to, often, think
1.
Being on time
did, wanting more food to help
outside the box.
2.
Making an effort
3.
Having high energy
4.
Having a positive attitude
and attitude. Lou Holtz explained
5.
Being passionate
this as:
6.
Using good body language
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7.
Being coachable
8.
Doing a little extra
9.
Being prepared
survive his arduous life, but as a positive, with many Medbury boys seeking more opportunities to build capacity and grow areas of interest. What drives boys to take on more work when life at Medbury is already so busy? There are many benefits to being busy. On a mental level, 08
Doing more, and enjoying doing extra, involves ability, motivation
Ability is what you are capable of doing.
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Motivation determines what you do.
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Attitude determines how well you do it.
10. Having a strong work ethic.
