Speaking as Someone Who Was Pretty Good at Taking Tests

Now, you’ll show up at my place first Monday after schools out at 5:00 a.m. And come with grit teeth, ‘cuz gentlemen, that’s when school really begins.

Wil Andersen (John Wayne) Cowboys (1972) screenplay

Things like courage, empathy, risk taking, not being a jerk, honesty, original thinking, writing and speaking clearly, grace under pressure and a lot more.  When it came to taking tests in school, I was good at memorization and following instructions.  After I began practicing law I swiftly learned that both those qualities were of limited utility.

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David WS
David WS
Sunday, June 21, AD 2026 4:59am

“tests only test what test’s test…”
my father

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