While scrolling through social media on a quiet evening, I chanced upon the Be, Do, Have principle. It prompted me to reflect on its relevance in today's world, especially within our education system.
How often are we told that we need to HAVE more – be it time, money, authority, or good grades – before we can DO certain things, like improving our teaching methods, better nurturing our children, or obtaining a degree, all to ultimately BEcome a better educator, parent, or achieve success in life? Sadly, if we keep waiting to first HAVE these prerequisites to DO and then BE, we might never reach the desired BE stage.
The key to attaining what you desire isn't about what you need to HAVE, but rather who you need to BE to do so. For instance, the outstanding educators at Indiana University of Pennsylvania were honored with the privilege of being Fulbrighters in the US. This wasn't merely due to what we have (i.e. our qualifications or accolades); it was fundamentally about who we were from the outset. Many of us hadn't even anticipated this opportunity, and some weren’t even aware of this program initially! Yet, each one of us is deeply committed to education, striving to BE the best for our students every single day. Our genuine love for teaching and unwavering dedication to our students (BE) led us to DO remarkable things that drew attention and eventually paved the way for this incredible opportunity.
Instead of merely emphasizing what we desire our students to HAVE (like good grades or success), let's shift our focus towards who we want them to BE—individuals with strong character, the right values, and a heart for others. It's only when they embody these traits that they'll naturally DO what's needed to achieve success in life.
What do you think? Do you agree with the Be, Do, Have Principle?
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