Mike Myatt is a bestselling author and a columnist. Commonly recognized as an authority on leadership, he believes that leadership "exists to disrupt mediocrity." According to Myatt, "Fair is a state of mind, and most often, an unhealthy one."
Pair “Life Isn’t Fair — Deal With It” with “The Year” and ask students to discuss how the concepts of fairness and equity relate to both texts. How does the author of “Life Isn’t Fair — Deal With It” feel about fairness and why does he feel this way? Based on their understanding of the poem “The Year,” do you think Emma Wheeler Wilcox would agree or disagree with the author’s perspective in “Life Isn’t Fair — Deal With It”? Why or why not? In your opinion, do some people have more of a “fair shot” than others? Do you think everyone eventually experiences similar sorrows and joys? Explain your thinking.