Most people who have told a lie think they got away with it … when in fact, they didn’t

Be good at something. It makes you valuable.

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?

I’d compare college tuition to paying for a personal trainer at an athletic club. We professors play the roles of trainers, giving people access to the equipment (books, labs, our expertise) and after that, it is our job to be demanding.

If I was able to tell my story with the passion I felt, my lecture might help others find a path to fulfilling their own dreams.

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

Anybody can get chewed out. It's the rare person who says, oh my god, you were right. As opposed to, no wait, the reason is... We've all heard that