Studying social studies with my kid the other night, I came across a perfect example of what studying shouldn’t be. It reminded me of how I combated it in The Final Step. We were covering some second-grade civics questions he was going to be tested on. Things like patriotism and symbols of the … [Read more...]

The Eagles go into today’s game limping. They’ve lost half of their starting lineup.It feels like half the team is up from the practice squad. You know what? They keep winning. They keep playing as a team. Their motto is “next man up.” Do your job and help the team. That’s not a bad way to go … [Read more...]

Every once in a while, the mood strikes and I run a sale on The Final Step. This time around, I held a holiday sale. But I know some of you missed it. I get emails days afterwards, asking about the sale. Well I do have something for you. There is one sale I am always running on … [Read more...]

Here’s another practice question that drove me C-R-A-Z-Y A 56-year-old male complains of anxiety and insomnia. Examination reveals a fine tremor, enlarged thyroid, and an irregularly irregular heartbeat, rate of 112 bpm. BP is 162/78. Skin is moist; nails and hair are brittle. ECG shows fine … [Read more...]

On December 20th or so, I decided to take a PANCE practice exam for CME credits, and I came across some questions that had me clawing my eyes out. Here’s one: A 6-year-old is brought to the nurse’s office because of a nosebleed. This is the third event in the past 2 weeks. What is the most … [Read more...]