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The Pool vs. The Ocean: Understanding Life After School

The Pool vs. The Ocean: Understanding Life After School
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School is like swimming in a pool – contained, controlled, with clear lanes and rules. Every lap has a defined start and finish.  But real life? Real life is like being dropped into the ocean – vast, unpredictable, with currents that can either fight against you or carry you forward. I’m talking about this topic …

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Written by Garv Chawla · Stoic of the Day
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