Would you consider yourself an achievement junkie? Many high school students fear that their ATAR result will be a summary of not just their schooling career, but also their individual worth. How do we view success? Is it something we earn through our efforts and striving or as a matter of grace, or luck even? In this episode, Lyndal speaks with author and recovering achievement addict, Dr Justine Toh as well as Jess Meaco, who is a teacher of Ancient History and Inaburra’s Learning Leader of Biblical Studies, about meritocracy. The conversation explores connections between a constant striving for significance and the experience of shame, the impact of meritocracy in our educational system, and finding an antidote to achievement addiction.

Achievement Addiction
Justine Toh
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The Prophetic Imagination
Walter Brueggemann
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Would you consider yourself an achievement junkie? Many high school students fear that their ATAR result will be a summary of not just their schooling career, but also their individual worth. How do we view success? Is it something we earn through our efforts and striving or as a matter of grace, or luck even? In this episode, Lyndal speaks with author and recovering achievement addict, Dr Justine Toh as well as Jess Meaco, who is a teacher of Ancient History and Inaburra’s Learning Leader of Biblical Studies, about meritocracy. The conversation explores connections between a constant striving for significance and the experience of shame, the impact of meritocracy in our educational system, and finding an antidote to achievement addiction. Achievement Addiction Justine Toh <a href="https://www.koorong.com/product/achievement-addiction-re-considering-series-justine-toh_9780647531327" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.koorong.com/product/achievement-addiction-re-considering-series-justine-toh_9780647531327&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694224264266000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3WVtEEjJu7sVaDeps8j_6U">https://www.koorong.com/product/achievement-addiction-re-considering-series-justine-toh_9780647531327</a> The Prophetic Imagination Walter Brueggemann <a href="https://www.koorong.com/product/the-prophetic-imagination-2nd-edition-walter-brueggemann_0800632877" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.koorong.com/product/the-prophetic-imagination-2nd-edition-walter-brueggemann_0800632877&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694224264266000&amp;usg=AOvVaw15L0ZSJzCE24xu53v9Oeh1">https://www.koorong.com/product/the-prophetic-imagination-2nd-edition-walter-brueggemann_0800632877</a>

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.

Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.

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Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the schoolyard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.
Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.
Proudly presented by Inaburra School.

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Inaburra Insight

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the school yard to explore the
experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.

Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event
excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.

Proudly presented by Inaburra School. 

Welcome to Inaburra Insight, a podcast that looks in and beyond the school yard to explore the experiences and ideas that connect us, challenge us and help us to live well.
Join us as we delve into thought-provoking and inspiring conversations with special guests, live event excerpts, and interesting insights from across our learning community.
Proudly presented by Inaburra School.

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