Sep/080
Learn to learn: Becoming a Master Student [Recommended Reading]
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As a college graduate, this book is no longer relevant to me (or is it? We never stop learning…) but if you are in school this is a great book for you to take a good read through and learn how to be the best student you can be.
I had a whole class in college dedicated to learning how to learn, and we used this book as our guide. For me it had a lot of things that I felt were intuitive but I know at least several of my classmates had never thought about learning the way it’s presented in this book.
Why should you buy it?
It has a lot of values and techniques that aren’t just trendy. They work. It helps you learn how to retain information, take effective notes, and gives you a whole fresh look at studying. It also addresses you as a person, and is quite the motivational book as well.
Whenever you’re having trouble studying, or want a new perspective on your education, you can pick it up and find what’s relevant to you. There’s a lot in there, trust me.
What I thought about it
Obviously, I felt it was a good read. It even has little worksheets and things to fill out inside!
What you think about it
Have you read this book? Did you buy it? What did you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Sep/086
5 simple tips to feeling better about yourself today
Sometimes you just don’t feel like the day is worth getting up for. Here are 5 ideas on how to jump start your self esteem and motivation to make it through the day.
Sep/081
Shedding pounds and getting in shape
In my not-so-new-found interest of losing weight and getting in shape, I’ve been reading a lot of interesting articles with different ideas about how to go about doing so. I’ve also found a lot of different sites with useful tools on tracking calories and exercise, such as Traineo and LiveStrong – I think I am finally going to settle with LiveStrong.
Sep/081
Motivation before taking a test, interview, or whatever rattles your nerves
Going to an interview, taking a test, performing in a concert or whatever else you do that racks your nerves isn’t always fun but usually it’s important. Here’s a few tips on how I’ve gotten by (and I’ve been through all 3 of the above).
Sep/080
What defines success and happiness?
Are you happy?
What are the ingredients in your life making you unhappy? Is it work you hate? Get a job you like better. Don’t let the lack of a degree or a lack of training stop you. Go online, go to your library, read, practice, research, maybe sign up for some classes and apply as an intern in the area you’d like a job in. Network, make friends in the industry and work your way up. Even if it means some financial sacrifices now, you’ll thank yourself for it later. Do your friends make you miserable? Lose them. You become like the people you surround yourself with. Find people you can really connect with and trust. Be the kind of friend you are looking for.
See a trend? Don’t be scared to make a change.
