Tip of the Week #327: How to Pack Light

Tip of the Week #327: How to Pack Light   Not long ago, I took a group of students to Europe.  To pack for the trip, I used the following checklist: Rick Steves Packing List (PDF) I recommend packing light.  Resist the urge to take it all with you.  If you get to...

Tip of the Week #326: Practice Over Passion

Tip of the Week #326: Practice Over Passion Loving something—like learning a language—is a great start.  But passion and talent will only take you so far. The real progress comes when you show up consistently, even on the hard days. This is why I structure my classes...

LEGO Tip of the Week #10: How Star Wars Saved LEGO

LEGO Tip of the Week #10: How Star Wars Saved LEGO Did you know Star Wars saved LEGO?   It’s true!  In the late 1990s, LEGO was facing a difficult period in its history.  LEGO was struggling financially. Sales were declining, competition was rising, and the company...