We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in them to work harder.

Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore?

We've placed a lot of emphasis in this country on the idea of people's rights. That's how it should be, but it makes no sense to talk about rights without also talking about responsibilities.

It's very important to know when you're in a pissing match. And it's very important to get out of it as quickly as possible.

Develop a good filing system.

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

If I work hard enough, there will be things I can do tomorrow that I can't do today.