In this article, the author discusses how institutions have not yet made significant inroads toward equipping young people to deal with the problems of the times in which they live. Montessori wrote frequently about the need to create a kind of practical education that would address this issue. The author discusses the possible dangers of using celebrities to market Montessori education. It is possible that educators fuel the likelihood of creating more expectations for students to live up to, rather than possibilities to live into. Montessori suggested that paving the way for "Valorization of the Personality" allows educators to guide students discover their authentic selves. The characteristics of valorization are joy, selflessness, optimism, confidence, dignity, self-discipline, initiative, helpfulness, ability to work with others, and good judgment. The author revisits the ways in which educators can nurture these characteristics in schools, with their students, and with one another as adults.