On the 7 1/2 things: I think the easiest thing for me is to set a goal with the end in mind. Setting the goal and seeing the end picture is not the difficult part. Having the confidence and dealing with the problems that arise is always the most difficult thing for me. I view problems as challenges but they really get under my skin until I get them solved. I think accepting responsibility for learning is the hardest thing for parents and students. They think that everything is the teacher's responsibility.