Getting out of the way

Sometimes (and not always) an influential teacher knows that it’s time to get out of the way. A student is progressing, he or she is getting it and getting ahead – so don’t pull them down – let them keep going as far as they can.

Yes, you can keep challenging them, and yes, you can keep setting higher goals with them, but the last bit of it they have to do themselves. When they find their footing, and when they’re on course its time to get out of the way. You’ll be there when they need it, you’ll pitch in when you see them going off course, but that’s it…its smooth sailing…and you’re just watching them glide.