THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKSLocation: AnywhereCost: Free - Initially The faster you learn, the cheaper the course. WARNING: The costs could become high if the lessons need to be repeated several times.This course is ideal for those who meet the following criteria: 1. Hearing impaired: ie. you ignore advice and warnings. 2. Egocentric: You believe that the world revolves around you. 3. Perfect: The more perfect that you believe you are, the more you will benefit. 4. Well educated: The smarter you think you are, the more you will learn what you don't know. 5. Stubborn: The more stubborn you are the more intense the training will be.Length of Courses: Anywhere from a moment to a lifetime -depending on how many repetitions of lessons you require.Curriculum: Curriculum is individually designed to suit each person's areas of resistance.Instructors: None: The 'hearing' impaired don't listen anyway.Graduation Date: Undetermined: When you discover that you aren't nearly as perfect and smart as you thought. When the world no longer revolves around you. When you don't need hard knocks to teach you. When your hearing ability is restored and you can listen to other people.On graduation: You will know yourself. You will be qualified to teach others how to avoid hard knocks. You will be patient with the faults of others. You will have more friends. You will have a happier family life. You will accumulate a few scars, bruises, a limp, and some losses… …but you will be much more contented with life. Diane
