I’m reading Wendy Kopp’s One Day All Children…, the story of the founding of Teach for America.
It’s inspiring. If you ever wonder what it takes to launch a movement, here’s some tips gleaned from her experience:
- Have a great idea.
- Think big.
- Focus like a laser.
- Work harder than you have worked before.
From page 38:
The work was piling up. My solution was to begin sleeping every other night.
Easy!