Has it ever occurred to anybody else that the BH approach to trainee development has Montessori-like elements to it? (i. e. Freedom within limits, facilitating natural learning/discovery, an observational teaching model that emphasizes discovery of natural talents, etc.) @BTS_twt

The more I learn about the trainee process they followed, it seems as if the way they allowed the members of @BTS_twt (and still allow them) to pursue what they felt drawn toward & were naturally gifted in facilitated personal initiative, drive & development on an unusual level.

BH was obvs limited significantly by financial constraints at the beginning, & larger decisions were obvs made for @BTS_twt by leadership at the start, but in terms of their development & learning, much of it seems to have been self-steered & based on internal motivation.

The limitations BH faced at the start, combined w/this method of self-driven development, meant only a very specific type of individual could thrive in that environment. The result was an unsually self-motivated, highly-talented, internally-motivated team that became @BTS_twt.

Anyway, I am not claiming BH was inspired by Montessori, and I am very sure that there was pressure exerted during the training process that isn't consistent with it, LOL! But there are definitely elements of what they're doing even now that reflect those developmental ideals.

There have been many theories from people both within & outside of BH for why @BTS_twt has become so successful, but I really think a lot of it goes back to how they were recruited/trained - a process which identified 7 intensely self-motivated, team-oriented individuals.

I'm just thinking out loud on the TL because @Crumbles4Kookie is busy and not responding to my messages this morning ROFLLLLLLL! Thank you for listening to my stream-of-consciousness rambling brain process.