Take Time Out. It's not a real vacation if you're reading email or calling in for messages.

Advice is very easy to give, and even easier not to follow, so I don't fool with it.

I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

Often think of the worst-case scenario, the "Eaten By Wolves" factor.

Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.

The person who failed often knows how to avoid future failures. The person who knows only success can be more oblivious to all the pitfalls.

educators best serve students by helping them be more self-reflective. The only way any of us can improve—as Coach Graham taught me—is if we develop a real ability to assess ourselves. If we can’t accurately do that, how can we tell if we’re getting better or worse?