Truth is safety

"Truth is the only safe ground to stand on."

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

The ground of mirage you stand on is victim of truths, faults, and lies. The safest ground to be upon is that of truth. Sturdy land to bestow your embark from childhood to the greater stage of life.

Attention on details

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write emails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Learn your Learning

"Everyone is the architect of their own learning."
-Claudius


You are the architect and mastermind behind your own learning. You shall learn how it is you learn best and best and how your wish to learn material. Always hunger for more learning and knowledge.

pressured, keep cool

Cool Under Pressure

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 Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Right over acceptable

"Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."

-Peter F. Drucker

Commit to what is right and not what is acceptable. Don't lie to yourself and channel the wrong into a acceptable shape or excuse. Right decisions and actions will always overshadow the norm of acceptable.

Take the Initiative

Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. Future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in career world is taking the initiative.

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Concentrate, to be great

"To be great--concentrate."

-Orson Swett Marden

Those who have become great and recognized as great all did one thing. Concentrate. Concentrate on your ideals, propositions,and morals be the best you can.

Solve problems

Problem-Solving Skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it’s fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, be ready when they come.

When problems challenges occur, some people look at them as negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries.  They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Education a marathon

"Education is a marathon-- not a sprint."

-Anon

Educate yourself that the concept of education is not similar to a sprint that is temporarily. It is a long distance training of a life long course to learn.

TeamWork Skills

Teamwork skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Time Paraylization

It is insightful in the sense that humans are occupied in keeping time A important factor of life as if being punctual is key to every success. I personally don't like to be "late" but not worrying to much for time but keep the individual waiting. Which animals do with no worry, regard, or remorse. I agree time has been such a obsession to many as to try to revert the passage of time but for what purpose?

I would hypothesis as to why these kids do not reject this form of thinking would be largely impacted and influenced by the parent whom tells their child to do well in school and pay attention to the teacher. Which would lead to the monotonous redundant passage of children thinking without really thinking. A contradiction and paradox within itself. By thinking your doing good due to the repetitive course of scholastic "education" they don't realize they don't really have a fully developed contemplation of their own thinking.

Wings of imagination

"The man with no imagination has no wings."

-Muhammad Ali

The person who can't imagine and create mental pictures of events will be the individual with no wings to fly. For it is your imagination that begins your dreams and allows you to seem them without it being real at the time. The ability to imagine a god and prophet is imagination.

Speak in public

Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of deth and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of Americans experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People” have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly and intelligently.

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Calvin Coolidge

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan "Press on" has solves and always will solve the problems of the human race."
-30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge

Persistence will not be taken away, determination will be built within. Talents will take you no where without the application of persistence and determination. Slogans of perseverance have pushed people to do beyond their capabilities to reach new limits. Educated? This world is home to many whom don't contribute and their thoughts and ideals die with them. Speak out on what you think is wrong help construct a better world.

Writing Skills

Writing skills

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 Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. Communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes technical specifications. Nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. Before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Confucius speaks

"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."

-Confucius

To see that which is right and not desire to do it is a want of courage. Feeling courageous for committing the opposite of what should have been committed.

 

Exam Day tips

Exam Day: Survival tips

Test – taking

Part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given:

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time

to proofread and review your answers.

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Persist to combat failure

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

-Matt Biondi

Persistence, managing your way through opposition and obstacles may contain the ability to turn your failure into a success. Hard work will be required and is needed.

Exam Day

Exam Day: Survival

Tips

Test – Taking

Part 2

During the Test

Read the directions

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask questions.

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Socrates

Socratic Seminars from Jackie Gerstein

Improved Performance

"Improve your performance by improving your attitude."
-ANON

To improve in a set area would first be commenced by altering your mind set and attitude. By setting different perspectives and notions one will see the daily performance of our tasks improve.

Exam Survival Tips

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test Taking

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10296.html

Essential Test-Taking Advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert

Before the Test

Eat Well.

 Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

Choose the Right

Do whats right

"Always do right."
-Mark Twain


Always do what's right never choose that which is wrong.

Gold Medalist aren't champions

"Gold medals don't make champions... hard work does."

-ANON

Winning a medal doesn't make you a champion at all it is the hard work and dedication that makes you a champion. You can be part of a championship winning side and not have to do any work. Your not a champion though even if others claim so.

2010 World Cup

Spain lead by arguably the greatest international futbol club ever assembled. Battled their way to the final with the players excited to win. Iker Casillas the greatest goalkeeper Spain has ever had played every game. The back up goalkeeper Victor Valdez played a very small part in reaching the World Cup final. Spain went on to defeat a vicious German team 1-0. Valdez being part of the team was crowned a World Cup Champion. He didn't put in the hard work to challenge Iker for the starting position.

Read in between

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·         Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate

·         Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric, or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·         Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·         Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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Right isn't always popular

"The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character."

-Margaret Chase Smith

The right isn't always the most supported but is in fact a test of moral character. So have your ideals and morals in line doing whats right isn't always easy.

Is it on target?

It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What fallows the dot?

·    

    Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·        Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts and might not present all sides of an argument.

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      Dot-Gov indicates a government website at the federal state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistic, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·        Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy anyone associated with the university whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on web but that dosen’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Unlock the potential within

"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential."

-Liane  Cordes

Our potential to be reached with intelligence, strength, and effort. All will play hand in hand needed one another to reach the full potential of the individual. Strength will permit countless attempts being our effort. By doing so we'll be reaching our potential.

Online information authentic?

It’s Online, but Is it on Target?

Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine website for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·         Who wrote the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization response for the information, don’t use it.

·         What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·         Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·         What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives—like selling products or winning votes – that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·         Is the information accurate? Is it up-to-date?

·         Where did the author get this information?

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Online information research

It’s Online, but Is It On Target

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/109995.html

Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it. You’ve probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites  you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased manner – they only give one side of an argument.

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Improve before helping

"When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself."

-Gilbert Arland

To miss your targets in life or school is never the fault of your target but yours. To improve your aim is to improve yourself. Last year in Chemistry I had a target of passing the class, I failed with a 33% fail.
I faulted myself for this and sought to improve myself and in doing so I reached a record high 97% high. A comeback, intervention, label as you please it's simply improvement. Everybody is able to do this improve little by little daily.

Read, Recite, Review

SQ3R

=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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Believe in yourself to succeed

"The first law of success... Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor the left."

-William Matthews

Concentration to achieve your success is vital in attempting to succeed. Bend the energies into a web capture it in the center and dive straight into it. Don't be distracted by looking at alternatives know your goal and reach it.

Recite notes

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-question-Read-Recite-Review

Questions

As you Survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what why how when who and where questions as they relate to the content here’s how you can create questions:

·         Turn the title headings or subheadings into questions.

·         Rewrite the question at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time. Actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text the authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in the section including tables, graphs, and illustrations---these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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