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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jan. 14—But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. — I Corinthians 9:27 Self-discipline is an important skill ...

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 ...

As the world evolves, so do the demands of business leadership. It’s become less about the select few beating out the competition for a promotion or recognition than it is about passing the baton to ...

When pandemic-related restrictions were lifted, most K-12 educators and students gladly returned to in-person learning. A 2022 analysis of the nation’s 100 largest districts suggested that most either ...

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 ...

"I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint and that the best way to ...

Ever wonder why Chinese students consistently dominate academic rankings worldwide? It's not about some secret gene or superhuman intelligence. The real answer lies in deeply ingrained self-discipline ...