When it comes to grades, most students think you either have it in you or you don’t. You’re either a top student or you’re not. But, that’s far from the truth. It’s not a genetic disposition. It’s simply a process that must be cracked down and repeated, day in and Continue Reading
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Top 5 Tips to Build Strong Relationships
The truth is that you can pursue your goals and be the most successful person on the planet and still be the unhappiest! Why? Because happiness is derived from a feeling of profound meaning, not a list of accomplishments. Of course you can pursue a career that contributes major value Continue Reading
How to Be Mentally Strong: The 3 Most Powerful Tips
Mental strength is malleable. In fact, the physical anatomy of the brain is itself malleable. Traits aren’t fixed and neither are abilities. All of them could be cultivated and developed. You just need to know how. The way we choose to think about obstacles determines their significance and impact more Continue Reading
How to Change a Habit: The 4 Pillars of Habit Formation
Do you have the habit of procrastinating until the last minute? Do you have the habit of shoving unhealthy food down your throat even when you know it’s not good for you? Do you you waste more time than you should on social media, insignificant news channels, or unproductive tasks? Continue Reading
Productivity 101: 10 Essential Tips for Students
No success happens overnight. What we perceive as a sudden breakthrough is the result of days and years of toil in the dark. Perseverance is a science not a genetic disposition. We often look at our idols and question how they can do it. We think that they are somehow Continue Reading
How Can You Stay Motivated Year-round?
“Tomorrow, folks, we will take our 65-multiple-choice-question-and-5-free- response-question final for this class. But, don’t forget, your Unit 9 Pogil is also due tomorrow and your DNA Building Simulation on Monday and a recorded video on your Amino Acid Roles presentation is due Tuesday.” I exited class that Thursday wanting to Continue Reading
The Number One Method to Become a Successful Student
There are so many tips and tricks and student hacks out there that can seem so overwhelming and counter-intuitive. Some days, writing a master to-do list and cleaning your environment or having a cozy drink next to you just won’t do it. I’ve certainly been there for more than I Continue Reading