Eddie's Insights on Kindness and Challenges

Eddie, a teacher, shares his personal aspirations, struggles with guilt, and experiences of unexpected kindness. He emphasizes the importance of kindness in teaching and its potential impact, while acknowledging its limitations in addressing systemic issues. Eddie encourages students to recognize their influence on others and reflects on the power of small acts of kindness.

What was Eddie's childhood dream profession?

• Doctor

• Firefighter

• Teacher

• Engineer

What does Eddie consider a privilege in his personal life?

• Being a stay-at-home dad

• Writing books

• Traveling the world

• Hosting a TV show

What is one of Eddie's main struggles?

• Finding time for hobbies

• Managing finances

• Dealing with public speaking

• Balancing work and family

How many public schools in New South Wales has Eddie worked with?

• None of them

• About half

• About a quarter

• All of them

What has helped Eddie embrace his true self?

• Reading self-help books

• Winning awards

• Unexpected kindness from others

• Traveling abroad

What metaphor does Eddie use to explain the impact of small acts of kindness?

• The snowball effect

• The butterfly effect

• The ripple effect

• The domino effect

What does Eddie hope his students learn from their time at school?

• The necessity of following rules

• The importance of academic success

• The impact of their actions on others

• The value of competition

What does Eddie believe about the power of kindness?

• It is overrated

• It is only effective in small groups

• It can solve all problems

• It can have deep effects but isn't always enough

What does Eddie say about systemic problems?

• They can be solved with individual acts of kindness

• They require thoughtful and creative solutions

• They are not as important as personal issues

• They are easy to fix

What example does Eddie give to illustrate the need for more than just kindness?

• The role of government policies

• The importance of sports

• The challenges faced by regional schools

• The need for better technology