Do you remember his science project, Harry Sue, on the trajectory of spitballs? I tell you, that modest little display taught our students more about physics than I could accomplish in a weeklong unit at the middle school

Sue Stauffacher
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The most important lesson in the world is not to give up. Taking a look at the trajectory of our most beautiful memory, Harry Sue, on the trajectory of spitballs tells us that it takes more than talent to succeed. It takes willpower. A talent without willpower is worthless.

His spitball project taught the students about physics but it also taught them that not everything is in your control. You can’t always control how others act around you.

Source: Harry Sue

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