There are respectful, considerate things that can be done in life that will be appreciated by the recipient, and only good things can result.

Time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think.

When you're frustrated with people, when they've made you angry, it just may be because you haven't given them enough time.

There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build.

One key factor in the downward spiral in our educational system is that there is too much stroking and too little real feedback.

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.

Coach Graham rode you pretty hard, didn't he?" he said. I could barely muster a "yeah." That's a good thing," the assistant told me. When you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, it means they've given up on you.