Overconfidence isn't rampant among experts or novices. It peaks among dilettantes. Evidence: People who are somewhat informed tend to give wrong answers instead of admitting they don't know—and lack interest in learning. A little knowledge can be more dangerous than none.

Doing hard things is unpleasant in the short term but rewarding in the long term. Doing easy things is appealing in the short term but hollow in the long term. It took me a while to learn this, but the lesson is clear: Effort is its own reward.

Setting boundaries is not a display of disrespect. It’s an expression of self-respect. Declining a request is not a decision to let others down. It’s a commitment to stand up for yourself. Saying no is not an admission of selfishness. It’s an act of self-preservation.

That little thing you do may seem like nothing to you, but it can truly mean the world to someone.

A mark of wisdom is being quick to change your opinions but slow to change your principles. It takes openness to update your views. It takes integrity to uphold your values. A key to growth is raising your understanding without lowering your standards.

Today, we were proud to be joined by Mission 44 founder Lewis Hamilton, our partners and some of the incredible young people they work with, to meet the UK Prime Minister for an important discussion on how we can ensure that every young person, regardless of their background, is

So true Helen, not everyone’s favourite thing but hugely important in building relationships.

Great reminders here

"It's just the beginning of the work we're going to be able to do." 🙌 Read more about our recent visit to 10 Downing Street and how Mission 44, alongside our partners, will be working with the Government to build a more inclusive education system: mission44.org/uk-prime-minis…

Love this simplicity Helen Bevan

One of the hardest but most important practices: realize that you are not the stuff inside your head. You are the awareness that decides what to do with the stuff inside your head. The ability to choose which thoughts to pursue and which to leave behind is key to everything.

Here’s my fat face heading to Desert Island Discs this Sunday. Feel free to RT as the algorithm is punishing me for poor attendance 😉

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Leadership requires navigating contradictions: Be collaborative... AND decisive Be empathetic... AND direct Be strong... AND vulnerable It's no wonder great leaders are rare. But the best ones figure out the balancing act:

Last week we celebrated our fourth birthday! 🎉 Over the past four years, led by our Founder Lewis Hamilton and the incredible partners we work with, we’ve been on a mission to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM 💥

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Managing a remote team is like herding cats... Unless you know how to do it effectively!