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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
"Big Swings, Bigger Lessons"
What an incredible opportunity for our 8th-grade Braves! Earlier this week, IH parent and Flowspace Co-Founder & CTO Jason Harbert joined Kimberly Gordon's 8th-Grade LAUNCH class to share an entrepreneurship journey defined not simply by success, but by the big swings, setbacks, failures, and lessons that ultimately shaped his path. Jason challenged students to think differently about failure, not as something to fear, but as something to learn from and shared what can happen when we give up too easily instead of staying curious, adjusting, and trying again.
His message encouraged students to get comfortable being uncomfortable, build and value your own network (even at this early age), say 'yes' to new opportunities and bring a positive attitude to everything you pursue!
Perhaps most impactful was Jason’s reminder that students don’t have to wait until high school, college, or their first job to begin developing the skills that will shape their future. Communication, believing in yourself, self-leadership, learning to contribute to an effective team, building relationships and simply showing up are skills our students can intentionally practice right now. The visit was concluded with an open Q&A which gave students the opportunity to ask some outstanding questions and learn directly from someone who has experienced both the highs and lows of building businesses.
Experiences like this bring entrepreneurship, leadership, and career exploration to life, connecting what our students are learning today with the people, possibilities, and opportunities that await them tomorrow.
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