Learning Does Not Necessarily = Understanding (That Can’t Be True, Could It?)
"What I am going to tell you about is what we teach our physics students...It…
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Stress Management for the Semester’s End
Multiple students this past week have told me about their symptoms of stress. We are…
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
What could this old nursery rhyme have to do with law school? It reminds us…
Comparison Can Be A Downer
Eleanor Roosevelt stated, "Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent." Now…
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“The Little Things Matter…If You Want to Change the World:” So Says Admiral McRaven
It's gone "viral." Apparently it's the most watched graduation speech...ever. That's great news for our…
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Working Hard: Do Academic Standards Still Apply?
The Inside Higher Ed daily news update last week had a post that I thought…
Success: It’s a Matter of Perspective!
It's the middle of the academic semester for most of us. That often means…
A West Texas Perspective on What Matters
We have passed the midpoint in classes now at my law school. This coming week…
A Matter of The Heart: Moving Forward in the Midst of the Bar Exam Wait
It’s a great time for you - as this week’s bar takers - to reflect,…
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The Bar Exam, Butterflies, and the Power of “Leaning Back!”
As you make your final tune-ups in preparation for your bar exam next week, remember,…