T'is the season

As May creeps up on us, a new wave of creative talent is being prepared to be unleashed to the world. There is a range of talent, from so-so but has passion which will turn into great potential, to great talent without the motivation that just won't go far. As an instructor I struggle with the concern for them and their future. Do I waste my time worrying about a student who won't take any advice or even try any recommendation that is made to them? A student whom obviously thinks their way is the right way no matter what any professional tells them? Do I only worry about those who don't have the strongest book but has the passion and drive, listens to everything said to them and tries different solutions to get the the correct one? I actually still worry about both no matter what their attitude is. I am concerned for the ego of "I am right" because they are going to go out into a job and have a hard time because everyone will be telling them what to do and they will have to do it, no if's and's or but's about it. I am concerned for the passionate because the interviewer might look at their work and say they aren't good enough without looking into their heart to see the passion and drive I see.

Out into the world they go and scatter like those white puffs in the wind when you make a wish. Will my wish come true for them? Only they can determine that. I have done my part in their life and I can only hope I did it correctly, and did it well. The rest is up to them now.