by Joshua Anumolu | Mar 3, 2018 | Soapbox, Tournaments
This is the second part of a post discussing learning and winning, and how each fits into competitive debate. You can read part one here. Another way we prioritize winning over learning is by putting arrangement before discovery. Arrangement Before Discovery I’ve...
by Joshua Anumolu | Feb 28, 2018 | Soapbox, Tournaments
This is the first part of a post on the relationship between learning and winning. Check back next week for the conclusion. “Debate is about learning, not winning.” We’ve all heard this cliche again and again, and in our hearts, we know it is true. We pay lip service...
by Anna Johansen | Jan 31, 2018 | Soapbox
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite subject: feeling like a failure. It’s an area in which I have extensive experience. I remember every time I said something idiotic; every ridiculous thing I’ve done; every daft choice I’ve made. (Or at least I would remember each...
by Joshua Anumolu | Dec 30, 2017 | Communication/Rhetoric, Strategy
“A few years ago, a university professor tried a little experiment. He sent Christmas cards to a sample of perfect strangers. Although he expected some reaction, the response he received was amazing—holiday cards addressed to him came pouring back from people who had...
