The formula I used to teach this is uncomplicated: explanation, demonstration, imitation—correction, when necessary—and then repetition, repetition, repetition, and more repetition.

"Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal," was his first set. "Don't whine. Don't complain. Don't make excuses," was the second set.

Dad's Seven-Point Creed: 1. Be true to yourself. 2. Help others. 3. Make each day your masterpiece. 4. Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible. 5. Make friendship a fine art. 6. Build a shelter against a rainy day. 7. Pray for guidance, and count and give thanks for your blessings every day.

Young people need good models, not critics.

There is no shame in learning that someone else is better at doing something than you are. Shame is only justified when someone else is better because you failed to make the effort, 100 percent, to realize your potential.

before casually discounting the potential of any individual or team, give them a chance to succeed—give them your sincere belief and full support.

LITTLE THINGS MAKE BIG THINGS HAPPEN

But my deep belief is that the score is a by-product of something much more important: effort.

"Do not mistake activity for achievement,"