David Elkind - On David Rapaport

The speaker reflects on their time as a research assistant at the Austin Riggs Foundation, where a mentor introduced them to John Piaget's work. The mentor taught them how to read and interpret Piaget's writings in a detailed manner, a skill not acquired during their formal education. This experience emphasized the importance of discipline in reading and writing, leaving a lasting impact on the speaker.

In what ways did the author feel unprepared before learning from the scholar?

What lasting effects did the scholar's teachings have on the author?