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I think he means that by framing an activity as a "growth experience", it loses a bit of it's soul. Ghandi, Lindbergh, Jobs - they all changed the world because

I think he means that by framing an activity as a "growth experience", it loses a bit of it's soul. Ghandi, Lindbergh, Jobs - they all changed the world because they had a fire in their belly and couldn't sit still. They didn't pursue things because it would grow their character. They did things because they we're compelled to.

fumar 14y ago
You are correct. Certain individuals have proven that with tenacity anything is possible. Still, it appears most people need structure. Structure, to give them a yardstick to measure themselves by. Stanford, or any college, give students goals. They are prepared sheep with plenty for 'growth experience.'
Estragon 14y ago
Oh, choosing activities on the basis of how they extend experience. Thanks, I understand now.
endtime 14y ago
I don't think a world in which everyone is trying to be (or thinks they are) the next Steve Jobs would be so great.
- mattstreet 14y ago
  There would be even more kids with no father in their lives.