[Bruce Wang]

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/style-po...force-nike

[Bruce Wang]

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/style-po...force-nike

[Bruce Wang]

Nice, I guess, but what does it have to do with how he got into Stanford?  Because his brother motivated him with shoes?

[Bruce Wang]

Nice, I guess, but what does it have to do with how he got into Stanford?  Because his brother motivated him with shoes?

[Papa John]

I think Publius is referring to this line: " Childress recalls how his older brother motivated him to get good grades by dangling sneakers as the prize."

[Papa John]

I think Publius is referring to this line: " Childress recalls how his older brother motivated him to get good grades by dangling sneakers as the prize."

[Mick]

I'm always curious to hear how people motivate their children to excel scholastically.  Neither of my parents had been to a four year university when I was applying to school (although three of my four grandparents had attended Stanford or kal).  My dad always regretted it, but his motivation skills were limited to "get a 4.0" and "go to a good school," which he more or less left undefined.

With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

[Mick]

I'm always curious to hear how people motivate their children to excel scholastically.  Neither of my parents had been to a four year university when I was applying to school (although three of my four grandparents had attended Stanford or kal).  My dad always regretted it, but his motivation skills were limited to "get a 4.0" and "go to a good school," which he more or less left undefined.

With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

[Extra Point]

For me the motivation was to escape from the snakes and racist rock throwers.  The dearth of racists in our town leaves me in a quandary as to how to motivate Publiette.  The only thing that would work right now is "Get good grades or you will not get to do the Big Game Touchdown Dance when you grow up."

For the benefit of new parents: Dancing to the Stanford band is also great motivation when you're potty training todlers.

[Extra Point]

For me the motivation was to escape from the snakes and racist rock throwers.  The dearth of racists in our town leaves me in a quandary as to how to motivate Publiette.  The only thing that would work right now is "Get good grades or you will not get to do the Big Game Touchdown Dance when you grow up."

For the benefit of new parents: Dancing to the Stanford band is also great motivation when you're potty training todlers.

[jacketree]

For me the motivation was to escape from the snakes and racist rock throwers.  The dearth of racists in our town leaves me in a quandary as to how to motivate Publiette."

Well, what is the snake situation?


Although......

there are plenty of snakes on Stanford land, as anyone who runs the Dish or hangs out on Jasper Ridge could tell you.

[jacketree]

For me the motivation was to escape from the snakes and racist rock throwers.  The dearth of racists in our town leaves me in a quandary as to how to motivate Publiette."

Well, what is the snake situation?


Although......

there are plenty of snakes on Stanford land, as anyone who runs the Dish or hangs out on Jasper Ridge could tell you.

[jacketree]

With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

I don't know. Eventually they figure out there are a lot of idiots with mansions and hot wives, and a lot of scholars with neither.

[jacketree]

With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

I don't know. Eventually they figure out there are a lot of idiots with mansions and hot wives, and a lot of scholars with neither.

[Mick]

[quote author=Mick link=topic=10606.msg97897#msg97897 date=1410449934]
With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

I don't know. Eventually they figure out there are a lot of idiots with mansions and hot wives, and a lot of scholars with neither.
[/quote]

Oh, I absolutely agree that they do.  But not at age 14.

[Mick]

[quote author=Mick link=topic=10606.msg97897#msg97897 date=1410449934]
With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

I don't know. Eventually they figure out there are a lot of idiots with mansions and hot wives, and a lot of scholars with neither.
[/quote]

Oh, I absolutely agree that they do.  But not at age 14.

[washingtonismoney]

Enh, at age 14 they'll notice there are a lot of idiots who are popular and with the good-looking girls (and if they don't, they will soon.)

People will always notice when virtue isn't rewarded; it's just that the rewards change by the circumstance.

[washingtonismoney]

Enh, at age 14 they'll notice there are a lot of idiots who are popular and with the good-looking girls (and if they don't, they will soon.)

People will always notice when virtue isn't rewarded; it's just that the rewards change by the circumstance.

[yvonne]

[quote author=Publius link=topic=10606.msg97899#msg97899 date=1410450872]
For me the motivation was to escape from the snakes and racist rock throwers.  The dearth of racists in our town leaves me in a quandary as to how to motivate Publiette."

Well, what is the snake situation?
[/quote]

The kids from Slytherin were always giving him a bad time.

[yvonne]

[quote author=Publius link=topic=10606.msg97899#msg97899 date=1410450872]
For me the motivation was to escape from the snakes and racist rock throwers.  The dearth of racists in our town leaves me in a quandary as to how to motivate Publiette."

Well, what is the snake situation?
[/quote]

The kids from Slytherin were always giving him a bad time.

[CowboyIndian]

there are plenty of snakes on Stanford land, as anyone who runs the Dish or hangs out on Jasper Ridge could tell you.

There are a lot more when we play $C at home.

[CowboyIndian]

there are plenty of snakes on Stanford land, as anyone who runs the Dish or hangs out on Jasper Ridge could tell you.

There are a lot more when we play $C at home.

[Mick]

Apropos of nothing, but Mrs. Mick and I were walking the Dish, and a snake and a squirrel started to argue.  The squirrel, by far, got the better of the conflict, a completely unanticipated outcome.

[Mick]

Apropos of nothing, but Mrs. Mick and I were walking the Dish, and a snake and a squirrel started to argue.  The squirrel, by far, got the better of the conflict, a completely unanticipated outcome.

[BostonCard]

I'm always curious to hear how people motivate their children to excel scholastically.  Neither of my parents had been to a four year university when I was applying to school (although three of my four grandparents had attended Stanford or kal).  My dad always regretted it, but his motivation skills were limited to "get a 4.0" and "go to a good school," which he more or less left undefined.

With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

Interesting... my parents offered me nothing in the way of motivation, which was probably smart because them trying to motivate me externally would have at best had no effect, and at worst been counterproductive.  I (and I would like to think most Stanford students) was very internally motivated.

BC

[BostonCard]

I'm always curious to hear how people motivate their children to excel scholastically.  Neither of my parents had been to a four year university when I was applying to school (although three of my four grandparents had attended Stanford or kal).  My dad always regretted it, but his motivation skills were limited to "get a 4.0" and "go to a good school," which he more or less left undefined.

With my 14 year old sons starting high school, I tried to frame scholastic pursuit and achievement  in terms they could understand; e.g., "if you get A's, you'll live in that mansion with that wife, if you get B's you'll live in that house with that wife and if you get C's, you'll live under that bridge with no wife."  Seems to have worked.

Interesting... my parents offered me nothing in the way of motivation, which was probably smart because them trying to motivate me externally would have at best had no effect, and at worst been counterproductive.  I (and I would like to think most Stanford students) was very internally motivated.

BC

[stupac2]

Apropos of nothing, but Mrs. Mick and I were walking the Dish, and a snake and a squirrel started to argue.  The squirrel, by far, got the better of the conflict, a completely unanticipated outcome.

Ground squirrels in CA are sometimes immune to rattlesnake venom: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_...#Predators

[stupac2]

Apropos of nothing, but Mrs. Mick and I were walking the Dish, and a snake and a squirrel started to argue.  The squirrel, by far, got the better of the conflict, a completely unanticipated outcome.

Ground squirrels in CA are sometimes immune to rattlesnake venom: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_...#Predators

[CowboyIndian]

Interesting... my parents offered me nothing in the way of motivation,

[CowboyIndian]

Interesting... my parents offered me nothing in the way of motivation,

[yvonne]

$outhernCal is so Slytherin.  And like Slytherin, there are a few of them (Sirius Black) that aren't so bad.  Just a few.  Occasionally when I wear that Hogwarts polo, strangers ask me "What house were you at Hogwarts?"  I always say Ravenclaw because it strikes me as the most Stanford-ish.  Hermione, while sorted to Gryffindor, always seemed like the most Stanford person from Harry Potter.

Hmm, and a few years ago, they had Draco Malfoy for quarterback. (Apparently, this person agrees with me. https://twitter.com/BoomersBoro/status/3...7542690816)




You may be onto something.

[yvonne]

$outhernCal is so Slytherin.  And like Slytherin, there are a few of them (Sirius Black) that aren't so bad.  Just a few.  Occasionally when I wear that Hogwarts polo, strangers ask me "What house were you at Hogwarts?"  I always say Ravenclaw because it strikes me as the most Stanford-ish.  Hermione, while sorted to Gryffindor, always seemed like the most Stanford person from Harry Potter.

Hmm, and a few years ago, they had Draco Malfoy for quarterback. (Apparently, this person agrees with me. https://twitter.com/BoomersBoro/status/3...7542690816)




You may be onto something.

[Roberton3]

And like Slytherin, there are a few of them (Sirius Black) that aren't so bad.

Sirius Black was in Gryffindor, not Slytherin (despite being from a family line of Slytherins).  Perhaps you're thinking of Severus Snape?

(I can't remember useful things at all, but random trivia like this gets permanently stuck in my head.  Go figure.)

[Roberton3]

And like Slytherin, there are a few of them (Sirius Black) that aren't so bad.

Sirius Black was in Gryffindor, not Slytherin (despite being from a family line of Slytherins).  Perhaps you're thinking of Severus Snape?

(I can't remember useful things at all, but random trivia like this gets permanently stuck in my head.  Go figure.)

[Bruce Wang]

http://www.businessinsider.com/josh-chil...upt-2015-4

This is why as an athlete you should come to Stanford if you get in.

[Bruce Wang]

http://www.businessinsider.com/josh-chil...upt-2015-4

This is why as an athlete you should come to Stanford if you get in.