An old man lived alone in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was very hard work. His only son, Bubba, who used to help him, was.. read more

The two important definitions of burnout are: “A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situations.” – Ayala Pines and Elliot Aronson… read more

One of the most important meta-skills for becoming good at anything is being able to push through the frustration barrier. This is the early phase of skill acquisition where you.. read more

A truck driver, hauling a tractor-trailer load of computers, stops for a beer. As he approaches the bar, he sees a big sign on the door that says, “COMPUTER NERDS.. read more

As humans, we are fantastic at picking from a wide range of excuses to limit our capabilities. From avoiding the gymnasium to studying for an examination, it is easy to.. read more

To walk the talk means to do what one said one could do or would do, not just making empty promises. To do things consistent with what one claims. This phrase indicates.. read more

A man answers the phone and has the following conversation: “Yes, mother, I’ve had a hard day. Colleen has been very difficult – I know I ought to be firmer,.. read more

Prove that the crocodile is longer than it is wide. Lemma 1. The crocodile is longer than it is green: Let’s look at the crocodile. It is long on the.. read more

Three boys are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem,.. read more

Persistence, or perseverance, is endurance in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. To persist is to continue your journey towards greatness despite internal weaknesses and external distractions. In the.. read more