Archive - Achievement, TX

Grit, Gratitude, and a Happy New Year

"To be gritty is to fall down seven times, and rise eight." —Angela Duckworth*

Jan 5 •

Carine Martinez

November 2024

The Spirit of Independence

"Go ahead! Liberty and Independence forever." —Davy Crockett (attributed to him as the last entry in his journal)

Nov 5, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

August 2024

July 2024

Happy Independence Day!

An immigrant's reflections on one of man's greatest achievements—the founding of America

Jul 4, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

June 2024

John Steinbeck: "Texas Is a State of Mind"

"Texas is the obsession, the proper study, and the passionate possession of all Texans."

Jun 16, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

May 2024

April 2024

The Texas Model

It's No Miracle. It's Good Policy.

Apr 23, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

Why Celebrating Achievement Is Important

And Why Texans Are Right to Be Proud of Their State

Apr 16, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

Neiman Marcus: A Story of Excellence as Big as Texas

Note from the author

Apr 14, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

March 2024

How Big Is Texas?

Let’s set the context with an overview of some of the areas in which Texas is BIG!

Mar 26, 2024 •

Carine Martinez

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