I'm dying, and I'm having fun.

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

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. Coach Graham worked in a no-coddling zone. Self-esteem? He knew there was really only one way to teach kids how to develop it: You give them something they can't do, they work hard until they find they can do it, and you just keep repeating the process.

If you have a question, then find the answer.

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.

Brick walls let us prove how badly we want our dream and they stop those who don't want it enough. Brick walls let us show our dedication.

The number one goal of teachers should be to help students learn how to learn.