Occupation: Professor Birth: October 23, 1960 Death: July 25, 2008
Education best serves students by helping them be more self-reflective..
When there’s an elephant in the room introduce him..
We have a finite amount of time. Whether short or long, it doesn't matter. Life is to be lived..
We need to make sure our students are exerting themselves. We need to praise them when they deserve it and to tell them honestly when they have it in….
Do not tell people how to live their lives. Just tell them stories and they will figure out how those stories apply to them..
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 ….
If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?.
I'm dying and I'm having fun. And I'm going to keep having fun every day I have left..
Never give up: There are certain times that you think, 'OK, you have beaten me down to my knees. And now the challenge is, I am on my knees and you k….
You may not want to hear it, but your critics are often the ones telling you they still love you and care about you, and want to make you better..
My colleague told me: "It took a long time, but I finally figured it out. When it comes to men who are romantically interested in you, it's really si….
You can always change you plan, but only if you have one..
Not everything needs to be fixed.
Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dream….
A good apology is like antibiotic, a bad apology is like rubbing salt in the wound..
One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose..
Don’t complain; just work harder..
There's a limit to how many times you can read how great you are and what an inspiration you are, but I'm not there yet..
No job should, be beneath us. And if you can't(or won't) sort mail, Where is the proof that you can do anything?.
Experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer..
Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources..