According to research presented at a TED Talk by Angela Lee Duckworth, the one key predictor of long term success is grit -- passion and perseverance over the long haul. Dr. Duckworth conducted her research with students in the inner city, some of … [Read more...]
Wrong Diagnosis
November 17, 2015 by
We live in an era of information, and that can be a dangerous thing. WebMD, and similar sites, will convince you of impending doom as you research the mildest of symptoms. There is a reason our wonderful medical professionals get years of … [Read more...]
Vinny
November 10, 2015 by
I met Vinny a few days ago, as he slurped on Kona Ice, during a special visit to the Montessori. “My brain is freezing”, he said with a silly grin. His mom, clearly moved with emotion, couldn’t help her self – “I hope it freezes your tumor”! Meet … [Read more...]
Change Causes Pain
November 5, 2015 by
I was talking to my students about the fact that I had a new personal trainer, Jeffery, and how every muscle in my body hurt. This is attributable to serious muscle confusion that stems from a new workout routine. Trainer - 1; Me - 0. It is ironic … [Read more...]
