Conversely, the best teachers are those who haven't forgotten what it feels like to be confused. The moment a teacher stops being a learner, they lose their greatest tool:

Ultimately, we are all works in progress. When we teach to learn, we ensure our knowledge is deep and durable. When we learn to teach, we ensure our approach is humble and human. It is a lifelong exchange where the roles are fluid, and the goal isn't just the transfer of information, but the shared spark of understanding.

The most profound secret of education is that it isn’t a one-way street; it’s a loop. We often imagine the teacher as a full vessel pouring into an empty one, but the reality is more like two people trying to build a fire together. To truly master a subject, you must attempt to explain it to someone else. And to truly teach, you must remain the most curious student in the room. Teaching to Learn