1.   For Abdul Majeed of Euless, Texas, learning Arabic came fairly easily, as his native languages, Urdu and Punjabi, share the Arabic script.

2.   Learning also comes from reading and taking courses, but it is the on-the-job challenges that provide the best education.

3.   Learning about sled dogs came the hard way.

4.   Learning comes from continually seeking new challenges, trying new things, and working to improve.