Bad Quote by Kay Redfield Jamison
“An intense temperament has convinced me to teach not only from books but from what I have learned from experience. So I try to impress upon young doctors and graduate students that tumultuousness, if coupled to discipline and a cool mind, is not such a bad sort of thing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, 2015
Passion combined with discipline and calm can be a powerful teaching tool, turning intense temperament into constructive energy.
In simple terms: Intensity plus discipline can be useful.
Key Takeaway
Channel intensity into disciplined teaching.
Themes
education
discipline
emotion
teaching
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
motivational
educational
When to use this quote
- medical school lectures
- clinical mentorship
- workshops
- personal coaching
Key Concepts
psychology
pedagogy
self-regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance passion with calm in teaching?
- What strategies keep intense energy constructive?
A Different Perspective
Too much intensity may overwhelm learners if not managed.
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