Perry Binder's Blog, page 37

College Success Motivator #36 - Texting in class is better than...

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#36




Texting
in class is better than talking to your neighbor [though most profs don't want you texting at all].  It’s more discreet and less distracting to
the professor and students around you.

College Success Motivator #35 - Make a friend on the first day of class so you can...

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#35




Make
a friend on the first day of class so you can swap class notes when
needed.  Even if the notes stink, you’ve
made a new friend.

College Success Motivator #34 - The first day of class is the most important session because...

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#34


The
first day of class is the most important session because it sets the tone for
the semester.  Rather than grabbing a
syllabus, tuning out, and leaving, expect more from yourself that day.  You have the power to stay in or drop the
class, so intently gauge the course relevance, workload, and potential
deliverables.

99 Motivators - Top Takeaways for Success in Picking a Major or Career Path

TOP
TAKEAWAYS:  SUCCESS IN PICKING A MAJOR OR
CAREER PATH




-  The media shapes our impressions of what
different careers are like.  Research the
benefits and challenges of your major and career path by interviewing people
who work in that industry, and by securing an internship in that field.




-  Keep an open mind when choosing a major or
career path.  Base these decisions on
your likes, dislikes, personality, and work style, rather than on the
expectations placed on you by family and peers.




-  Don’t let anyone crush your dreams.  However, the riskier your dream, the better
your backup plan must be.






PERSONAL
MOTIVATOR GOALS






Based on College Success Motivators 1-33, list three specific goals you will work on this year.




1.




2.




3.

College Success Motivator #33 - Over the course of your lifetime, there may only be a handful of impactful career opportunities...

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#33







Over
the course of your lifetime, there may only be a handful of impactful career
opportunities.  Assemble an inner circle
team of advisors now, so you’ll be able to act quickly to objectively assess
the pluses and minuses of future opportunities.

College Success Motivator #32 - If you don’t know where you’re going...

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#32


“If
you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll be lost when you get there.” 



Yogi
Berra, former baseball player

College Success Motivator #31 - Don’t rely on luck or fate in your career...

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#31







Don’t
rely on luck or fate in your career. 
Professional success is about putting yourself in a position to create numerous
opportunities.

College Success Motivator #30 - No matter what your part-time jobs or summer jobs are...

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#30







No
matter what your part-time jobs or summer jobs are, always be thinking about
how those experiences will enhance your resume and work skills.

College Success Motivator #29 - “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail...

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#29




“By
failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. 
When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” 





Ben
Franklin

College Success Motivator #28 - Early in your college career, visit your university career services office with your...

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#28







Early
in your college career, visit your university career services office with your
resume.  Career counselors can help you
get started, especially if you have no idea where to begin.  Most students overlook this valuable resource
for career advice, job leads, and resume revisions.