This document summarizes key questions from chapters 1-3 of the book "Never Work Harder Than Your Students" by Robyn R. Jackson. Chapter 1 discusses getting to know students beyond demographics and determining their skills and mindsets. It also addresses setting clear expectations for what currencies or skills students need to succeed. Chapter 2 is about setting concrete learning goals and standards of performance. It emphasizes communicating expectations through objectives, activities, and assessments. Chapter 3 distinguishes high expectations from standards and addresses balancing optimism with confronting challenges. It discusses maintaining faith while acknowledging problems through the "Stockdale Paradox".