by Dr. Barbara | May 14, 2026 | Blog
“I’m not student body president,” Kevin said quietly. “I’m not captain of any teams. How can I show leadership on my applications?” Kevin was sitting across from me with the same defeated look I’ve seen in hundreds of teenagers. He had 4.0-level grades, a quiet...
by Dr. Barbara | May 8, 2026 | Blog
In ancient Rome, a philosopher named Agrippinus was invited to one of Nero’s grand banquets. When he declined — not just declined, but said he hadn’t even considered attending — another philosopher asked him why. Most people, Agrippinus explained, see themselves like...
