How Do I Motivate My Teenager?
How Do I Motivate My Teenager? November 30, 2020 Many parents wonder, How can I motivate my children? It’s a great question, but it’s more important to ask, What am I trying to motivate my child to do? The answer …
Do Grades Determine Success?
Do Grades Determine Success? November 23, 2020 Video Games VS Good Grades Do grades determine success? If you have good grades, are you guaranteed to be successful? If you have bad grades, are you guaranteed to not be successful? Today, …
How Do I Teach My Students to Be More Accountable?
How Do I Teach My Students to Be More Accountable? November 16, 2020 Accountability is a characteristic that is always emphasized when talking about being a leader or being successful. It is one of the defining characteristics of leadership. Thus, …
Right Place at the Right Time
Introduction My name is Mark Ryles and I am a professional that has been implementing principles of the Best Value Approach for the last 3 years. The Best Value Approach was developed from the leadership model that is utilized by …
The Cluttered Millennial
The Cluttered Millennial In my life, clutter has taken many different forms. When I was young, I thought the main thing that would bring me joy was stuff. I was obsessed with getting new toys, buying video games, and owning …
Video game Addiction | Dr. Jacob Answers
Helping your teen overcome video game addiction A question from a concerned parent: “My son is very bright and used to get great grades. Last year, he went down to a C average, so we moved him to an easier …
Blowin’ in the Wind
Blowin’ in the Wind In 1962, Bob Dylan composed the song Blowin’ in the Wind. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine identified it as one of the greatest songs of all times (Rolling Stones, 2011). The song presents Dylan’s realization that …
The Parable of the Bank Robber
The Parable of the Bank Robber The Source of Success One of the misperceptions people have is that success comes because of external things in life. Some say success is about going to an Ivy league school or making a …
Murphy’s Law – When you Can’t Rely on your Brain
Murphy’s Law When I travel or go anywhere I try to be observant of the needs of others. Last week as I was standing in line waiting to board a flight. I noticed a bag on the chair by me. …
Freedom: An Expert’s Greatest Gift
Freedom: An Expert’s Greatest Gift There are some mathematical principles that also could be called into question. And then there are the common existential questions, such as, “Does God exist?” “Do we exist after we die?” and “How did we …