Students who set goals early tend to do better. Most don't set any at all. This post looks at a few ways to get them thinking about success from day one: a letter written to your future self, a few questions worth discussing as a class, and the research behind what actually makes a goal work.

Some students stare at a blank page and can't make themselves start. The reason isn't always the same, and neither is the fix. This post breaks down what's actually behind task initiation trouble, and which technique fits which kind of stuck.

Anyone can search and find factual information. What you do with that information is the real trick.