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,…
Should I Be My Students’ Teacher or Their Coach?
I just came out of a great conference. However, it wasn't a great conference because…
Student Motivation and MLK Day Celebration
At various points in a given semester, students find themselves unmotivated for a number of…
Breaking Free from the Stress and Strains of Final Exams: Try Out the “Smile Loop!”
Wow. At long last, final exams are over...sort of. For most of us, we have…