My gifted program taught me that being smart meant having all the answers and now I am terrified to admit when I do not know something because my whole identity depends on being right.
More people experience this than they realize.
Intellectual identity has become dependent on omniscience rather than curiosity.
“Where Are You with Gifted education and its discontents?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.