Wait long enough and people will surprise and impress. When you're pissed off at someone and you're angry at them, you just haven't given them enough time. Just give them a little more time and they almost always will impress you.

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?

If you want something bad enough, never give up (and take a boost when offered).

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources.

The size of your audience doesn't matter. What's important is that your audience is listening.

People lie for lots of reasons, often because it seems like a way to get what they want with less effort.

I always thought every day was a gift, but now I am looking for where to send the thank you note.