COURAGE

We all know how important that word is to be able to succeed at something that we want or need to understand.  For some it could be trying something, for the first time, that you are afraid of doing.  Being able to cross that barrier that you never thought you would be able to handle or master.  I recently had a student say, I'll never be able to learn all of those multiplication facts."  "I said no problem, I will help you along the way, and you will build up your courage each time you learn a new fact."  It is taking along time, but I have convinced him that he will accomplish them.