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

If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?

I don't believe in the no-win scenario

I've always admired people who are over-prepared.

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

Be willing to apologize. Proper apologies have three parts: 1) What I did was wrong. 2) I'm sorry that I hurt you. 3) How do I make it better? It's the third part that people tend to forget. Apologize when you screw up and focus on other people, not on yourself.

Brick walls are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want