Spencer  &  The Imaginateers

“Someone once told me that a locked door and an open door are made of exactly the same thing,” Mr Imaginator began. “The difference is what you believe might be waiting on the other side. A mistake can become a lesson, a question can become an adventure, and a lonely person can become a friend. It all depends on what you do next.”

“Erm, I’ll need to get to my next lesson soon,” I said, trying to interrupt Mr Imaginator, which was a big mistake.

Ignoring me, Mr Imaginator continued, growing even more enthusiastic.

“Remember this, Spencer: a problem is simply a possibility wearing a very unconvincing disguise. And the word impossible? Well, I’ve always thought it was just possible with a rather unnecessary hat on top.”

He paused, looking immensely pleased with himself.

“You always have a choice, Spencer. You can stare at a wall and complain that it’s in your way, or you can wonder what might be on the other side. Think big. Think differently. And never let anyone convince you that the world has run out of surprises.”

He leaned closer and lowered his voice.

“Besides, Spencer, everyone needs more than one hobby.”

He chuckled to himself, as though he’d just delivered the wisest advice in the history of education.