Many of us have had the experience of coming to enjoy an activity as adults. For example, we weren't tennis players, bird lovers, plant parents, or photographers early in life, but came to enjoy one ...

Sep. 26—FAIRMONT — Ninth-degree black belt Garry Freeman didn't pick up karate until he was 24. "I had a friend who was in karate, and we would fool around fighting," Freeman said. "He told me I had ...

Ever find yourself stuck in the cycle of setting goals only to watch them slip away as motivation fades? Many of us struggle with self-discipline, that elusive trait that seems to separate those who ...

Perhaps, the most interesting and encouraging thing about self-discipline is that research shows it operates like a muscle. Self-discipline is undoubtedly one of the greatest tools available to humans ...

Dr. Jasvant Modi, a respected philanthropist and physician, is a follower of Jainism and an advocate for its use in all parts of life and education. Jainism, with its ancient roots, centers on ...

Parents are their children's first teachers in being able to control their emotions in a healthy manner. Parenting is one of the only jobs that doesn't come with a handbook or guide. However, a ...

Cadets in Cape Girardeau Central High School's Air Force Junior ROTC program are learning to improve their accuracy. The first year of the AFJROTC program's competitive air rifle marksmanship team is ...

Stripped of ritual and heavy symbolism, its ideas translate surprisingly well into everyday parenting moments: handling failure, staying focused, treating others fairly, and making calm decisions ...

Self-discipline is a better predictor of academic success than even IQ. "Bad teachers, boring textbooks or overcrowded classrooms are often blamed for the poor academic success of young Americans . We ...

Self-learning is a powerful skill that enables you to grow both personally and professionally. It requires discipline, structure, and effective strategies to ensure meaningful progress. By adopting ...