Wednesday, April 29, 2026

See much, study much, suffer much, that is the path to wisdom (Celtic saying)

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The focus for this post will be on the 'study much/ suffer much' part of that Celtic saying.

During my varsity days at both Auckland University and especially at UNITEC doing a thesis for a Masters degree in Educational Management, I did a lot of suffering as I studied. A lot!

It was really hard work at times, especially given I was working full time as a Deputy Principal and we had four young children at home, but I pushed through. 

Yes, I know. We had it tough in our day! No pain - no gain.

That thesis experience was good for me - built some resilience, even if I didn't exactly enjoy the discomforting process.

Am I wrong or is there a trend these days for students to shy away from the study much/ suffer much regime. Often students seem to want things handed to them on a plate. 

That is not the path to true wisdom.

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