I used to routinely discuss Kaplan Meier survival analysis with the students. Then, the cancer specialist drew the graph to tell *me* about it. I had to tell him, "Doc, I used to *teach* that stuff to my students. You don't have to tell *me* that this graph means I have a 60 percent chance to live 150 weeks if the chemotherapy works!"
This is so well-written; a sharing of so many rich experiences. Selflessness from the guru (teacher) pleases me most profoundly. I'm not sure I can think of anything nobler.
As I said at the outset, it did not start out as a selfless act.
After a few iterations, I realized that most of our students at ITAM were working *full time* before they finished their coursework. That meant they could not come to see me during the week. So, I started a Saturday "durbar" - holding court on Saturdays in my office. I would have between four and eight thesis students visit me on those days. It would be intense discussions. It was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time.
Most often I would be the only teaching staff working on Saturdays (cleaning crew and security staff would be there). I did that for some fifteen years - all year - including holidays. I did it on Sundays too - if the students were willing.
Singular clarity and depth oc ideas. The end is a shocker!
Thank you.
I was equally shocked.
I used to routinely discuss Kaplan Meier survival analysis with the students. Then, the cancer specialist drew the graph to tell *me* about it. I had to tell him, "Doc, I used to *teach* that stuff to my students. You don't have to tell *me* that this graph means I have a 60 percent chance to live 150 weeks if the chemotherapy works!"
This is so well-written; a sharing of so many rich experiences. Selflessness from the guru (teacher) pleases me most profoundly. I'm not sure I can think of anything nobler.
Thanks for the compliments.
As I said at the outset, it did not start out as a selfless act.
After a few iterations, I realized that most of our students at ITAM were working *full time* before they finished their coursework. That meant they could not come to see me during the week. So, I started a Saturday "durbar" - holding court on Saturdays in my office. I would have between four and eight thesis students visit me on those days. It would be intense discussions. It was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time.
Most often I would be the only teaching staff working on Saturdays (cleaning crew and security staff would be there). I did that for some fifteen years - all year - including holidays. I did it on Sundays too - if the students were willing.