What is Grit, and Do You Have Enough of It?
Grit, as defined by neurobiologist Angela Lee Duckworth, is “the effort towards very long-term goals.” A recent Washington Post... Read More →
Young and Old, It’s All In the Mind
I’m writing about three different people and three different perspectives on life this week. One of these people is... Read More →
Ro Quoted in the Gazette
Hey everyone, Ro was quoted in one of our local papers, The Gazette, last week. Read Ro’s take on... Read More →
Emancipation Day
Those of our readers who live in the Washington, DC metro area probably know that tomorrow is the Emancipation... Read More →
Hall of Famer
Dermontti Dawson was recently elected to the National Football Hall of Fame. Dermontti was a young man who I... Read More →
Brother Coaches Use Different Tactics To Inspire Their Teams
After two excellent games this weekend, we now know which teams are going to the 2012 Super Bowl. Sadly... Read More →
Weekend Words: Hokie Nation, Read This and Gobble Proudly
Many of the Virginia Tech faithful are feeling down after our close overtime loss to Michigan in the BCS... Read More →
Weekend Words – The Godfather
My godfather is Morgan Wootten, the legendary Dematha High School basketball coach. He started his career as the basketball... Read More →
Weekend Words: Young and Old, It’s All in the Mind
Ro’s Words of Encouragement is taking a short break this week. Please enjoy this Weekend Words from October 1,... Read More →
Happy Halloween!
In honor of today’s holiday, here’s a little something to start your week off on a positive note: http://animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/25/8483870-zoo-animals-have-a-smashing-pumpkins-good-time?gt1=43001... Read More →