There is one key habit that is common to all successful superstar athletes: They view their talent as a job, not as a gift.
Superstars like Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods are athletes who possess physical talents and a strong work ethic that develops and furthers these talents. Team members of Michael Jordan have said that he trains much harder than any other basketball player does. Tiger Woods is another example of somebody who determined to develop his talent to the max.
These two famous superstars never had the illusion that (more…)
We as parents have to understand that there is a difference between teaching basic learning skills like reading, writing and arithmetic and the acquirement of knowledge in itself.
During your children’s education there must be a healthy balance between the discipline and correction of the “how,” and the freedom and passion of the “what.”
How they learn:
Children must be taught how to learn by (more…)
In a greater or lesser degree every parent is confronted with bad attitudes toward learning. Laziness and lack of motivation are common concerns we have with our beloved offspring. Most of us recur to controlling, imposing, and a variety of disciplinary formulas based on punishment and rewards.
Nevertheless, none of these methods reach the heart of the child. They can be used to force the child to comply, but they will never motivate him or her to learn with passion.
So how can we possibly make them learn all they need to learn for life? (more…)
Every one of us has a singular combination of God-given talents that distinguish us from the rest of the crowd. You can find the genius God placed within you, develop it with self-directed learning, and be who you were created to be.
Dare to write your own script. Discover your strength, augment it, and then find out how you can add value to the world around you. Then it will add value to your life. That is what you are here for!
If you are not sure what you would like to learn about, or what your unique gifts and talents are, ask yourself the following questions: (more…)
