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What does it mean?
Valuing hard experience over formal resources.
In plain terms
Kids should learn by walking to school.
What can you take from it?
Direct experience teaches well.

Where it applies

  • raising kids
  • teaching
  • life lessons

Putting it to work

  • encourage exploration
  • value real-world learning

Questions to consider

  • Does hardship teach better?
  • What is essential for kids?

Another view

Books offer knowledge not gained by walking.

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