Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn't mean that others can't do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.

Choosing a partner is choosing a set of problems. There are no problem-free candidates.

The wrong kind of praise creates self-defeating behavior. The right kind motivates students to learn.

What did you learn today? What mistake did you make that taught you something? What did you try hard at today?

What can I learn from this? What will I do next time I'm in this situation?

No matter what your current ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.

Important achievements require a clear focus, all-out effort, and a bottomless trunk full of strategies. Plus allies in learning.