by Dwane | Jan 16, 2015 | Education, Motivation
I named my site “Think Outside the Border” for many reasons. I grew up overseas. When you grow up outside, you see America from the outside. It just happens that way. More and more people are “thinking outside borders” when it comes to...
by Dwane | Jan 13, 2015 | Motivation
This article resonated with me. For years, I have wanted to work from home. I have spent some time working in drama filled, toxic environments and found myself, often, eager to strike out on my own. These days, I am home about half the time. I divide my working...
by Dwane | Jan 12, 2015 | Education, Latin, Motivation
This year, I am taking a team of students through First Year Latin, by Robert Henle. We set out to read the book in two years. As we read, however, I am realizing it would be better to speed up. We need to read the book in one year. Better to rip a band-aid off in...
by Dwane | Jan 10, 2015 | Education, English, Latin, Motivation
You have already completed one language program. You spent the first few years of your life listening to your parents. Whether you knew it or not, you were enrolled in a language immersion school. For the first few years of your life you slept – a lot. You...
by Dwane | Jan 6, 2015 | Education, Motivation
Chances are, you are reading this because you have decided to learn Latin, or maybe Greek. Write the goal down. Clear, written goals force you to focus. Clear, written goals keep you on track. Do this now! Set a goal. Be sure that your goal is specific. Wanting...
by Dwane | Jan 5, 2015 | Latin, Motivation, The Future, Visual Latin
Now and then, someone will ask me, “Why did you choose Latin?” Here’s why: I’ve always been fascinated by history. When I was younger, I read avidly. For the most part, I read biographies. I enjoyed the biographies of early American explorers and...
