"How do you feel when one of your students is able to do something better or faster than you can?" they asked, thinking I'd feel bad if my students surpassed me.
"How do you feel when one of your students is able to do something better or faster than you can?" they asked, thinking I'd feel bad if my students surpassed me.
As an instructor, a teacher, a mentor, and a coach, I am always happy to have one of my "students" reach the point where they take what I have taught them and surpass me.
I have students who are able to achieve much more than I ever could - and I am filled with joy that I was able to be a part of their journey to that
success.
I just wish it happened more often.
It's not about being smarter than the students - if you teach them all that you know about a subject, and they keep going, learning more and more, it shouldn't bruise your ego - in fact, it should affirm your choice to be a teacher, instructor, or coach because you have helped them to achieve greatness.
