Effort is a skill. And most people won’t develop it. When I heard @tjmcconnell say that playing hard is a skill, it landed. Because it’s true. If showing up every day with relentless effort was easy, everybody would do it. But they don’t. Most people wait for motivation. Most people pick their moments. Most people turn it on when it’s convenient, when the stakes are high, or when someone’s watching. But the ones who last? They make effort their identity. T.J. didn’t come into the league as a sta

Day 2: Unwrapping Coffee Science in the Philippines The Doctor Is In. It's time to learn science with our favorite coffee. In this 3-part series, Dr. Mel Garcia shares how his teaching and scientific work intersect with his efforts to support and collaborate with the Philippine coffee community and industry. For today’s #25DaysofDLSUresearch, Dr. Mel highlights the importance of improving science literacy and developing a local knowledge base. Coffee science is not just about roasting beans but