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L.I.G.H.T. B.U.L.B. Moments for New Teachers Published in The Teacher's Gazette

July 2012 Issue
L.I.G.H.T. B.U.L.B. Moments for New Teachers

by Perry Binder, J.D.




I never dreamed of being a college professor.  Does anybody?  When my third grade teacher asked us about our dream job, Molly said an astronaut; Evan, an actor.  Perry: “Obtain a terminal degree and lecture on legal morasses.”

Every student wants a good laugh, I think.  Humor can be found even in the most stressful situations.  For example, I tell students that I can’t offer legal advice.  But that didn’t stop “Steve” from calling me after class in a panic: “The judge gave me ten days for speeding; they’re taking me away!”  So that night, I drove to the county jail, where the innkeeper ushered me into a tiny drab room facing glass.  Steve appeared on the other side, looking weary and wearing an ugly orange jumpsuit.  I never practiced criminal law, so I just put my hand up to the glass and spread my fingers apart because I saw that done on TV. Steve finally smiled and put his hand up to mine.  He told me what happened, but all I could do was stare at our mitts and think: “Hey, this TV hand thing really works!”

While Steve’s dilemma was no laughing matter, I use that story on the first day of class to set the tone for our semester: Understanding the law is serious business and applied unequally to young college students without counsel.  But we will laugh and learn a lot together.


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Excerpt: 99 Motivators for College Success

Professor Perry Binder's Seminars & Keynotes on College Success & Career Choices

99 MOTIVATORS ™  FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM


- For students  Perry applies 99 Motivators™ for College Success to teach college or high school students how to succeed in the college classroom. His unconventional tips include how to study for multiple choice exams and how to write model essay exam answers.

- For new professors or teachers  Perry applies 99 Motivators™ for College Success to teach new professors or teachers his innovative and contagious teaching methods for students to succeed in class.





DAD-DITCH-DRIVE! USING YOUR PERSONAL OBSTACLES TO FUEL CAREER SUCCESS

Perry teaches participants how harrowing events at ages 15 (Dad) and 21 (Ditch) prepared him for his career direction and choice at 27. (Drive)  Using examples from his new book, 99 Motivators™ for College Success, Perry demonstrates how to use fear, focus, and passion as the fuel to drive career decisions.





ASK PERRY ABOUT HIS LAW SEMINARS & KEYNOTES

- Legal Writing Skills

- Harassment & Discrimination Training

- Instilling Professionalism & Humor in an Adversarial System


























Contact Perry

Perry Binder, J.D.
Member: NSA, PAGE. ALSB, The Florida Bar
MPI Platinum Program Speaker, 2009-present


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Perry Binder


P.O. Box 3774


Alpharetta, GA 30023

404-402-1892


E-mail: PerryBinder@gmail.com 

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New study backs up College Motivator #49: Distraction from Learning is the Key to Learning

College Motivator #49: 

Distraction from Learning is the 

Key to Learning




To Stay on Schedule, Take a Break






By PHYLLIS KORKKI






Published: June 16, 2012



The New York Times








A growing body of evidence shows that taking regular breaks from mental tasks improves productivity and creativity — and that skipping breaks can lead to stress and exhaustion. ...








Employees generally need to detach from their work and their work space to recharge their internal resources, he says. Options include walking, reading a book in another room or taking the all-important lunch break, which provides both nutritional and cognitive recharging.









Continue reading in The New York Times:


To Stay on Schedule, Take a Break

"GoodReads" Book Giveaway: 99 Motivators for College Success

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Article: GSU professor writes motivational book

GSU professor's book helps transition to college



Intended for students, parents, counselors



The book is not just for high school graduates. 
It's for parents to see the pressures that are put on college students
and high school guidance counselors to assist students.



The Johns Creek Herald

June 14, 2012



Johns Creek resident and Georgia State University professor Perry Binder has released a book intended to help college students.

"I've
been teaching for a long time and probably the biggest transition that I
see is when high school graduates go into college," said Binder, an
assistant professor of legal studies at GSU's Robinson College of
Business and author of "99 Motivators for College Success."

He
said the skills one learns in college are different from those one
learns in high school. College tests critical thinking skills, while
most high schools focus on memorization.


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GSU professor writes motivational book

Professionalism and Humor for Paralegals

Join us during Paralegal Week in Georgia:

Wednesday, June 13th, 12:00 - 1:30

Lunch and Learn: Professionalism and Humor, by Perry Binder, J.D. – no charge

Sponsored and hosted by: Esquire Solutions

PARALEGAL REGISTRATION: complete online form




Location

Esquire Deposition Solutions

2700 Centennial Tower

101 Marietta Street

Atlanta, GA  30303


















Topics include:




Do we need an Attorney to Paralegal “Bill of Professionalism Rights”?

  1.   L. isten to your
Paralegals

 2.    I. nspire and
challenge them with interesting work

 3.    G. ive hope to
everyone in the firm

 4.    H. eap compliments on
Paralegals for quality work

 5.    T. each to your
strengths as an attorney



6.     B. e patient with your
Paralegal

 7.    U. nderstand that new
Paralegals lack your knowledge of the law

 8.    L. earn from your Paralegals

 9.    B. e willing to walk in
your Paralegal’s shoes

10.  
S. ee to it that your Paralegal’s professional
aspirations are a law firm priority

Adapted from Perry’s L. I. G. H.
T.  B. U. L. B. Moment for Attorneys
working with Paralegals

College Motivator #99 - Studying Abroad is a Life Changing Experience!

COLLEGE
LIFE MOTIVATOR #99




If
possible, study abroad for a summer or semester.  You’ll learn more about life and yourself
than you will at your home institution.









GSU Law class, May 7-31, 2012


Piazza della Repubblica, Florence Italy



I had the privilege of teaching Introduction to Law and bringing 19 Georgia State University undergraduate students to Florence to CEA's classrooms.




Topics included:


I.    The U.S. and Italian Court Systems

II.  Criminal Justice Issues in the U.S. and Italian Courts

III. Business Law Issues in Italy and the U.S., including Social Media and Privacy in the Workplace, Intellectual Property, and Domain Name Disputes

IV.  Civil Justice Issues in Italy and the U.S.





Random quotes from students on what they learned about themselves:


- Witnessing the possibility of everything life has to offer

- Being around such great, successful and motivating peers taught me a lot about myself - They pushed me and showed me that I can be better

- My exposure to the courthouses and guest speakers and trip to Italy has expanded my horizon

- The determination to never settle for the bare minimum has become a part of me

- Determination can outweigh fatigue and fear - struggling to do what you know you are capable of is one of the most rewarding experiences I could partake in

- The people we met had a great impact on me; I want to do something international - this experience has given a new path for me

- While in Italy, I became more familiar with the intellectual property side of the law - I could put my passion for fashion and litigation to use


- I have learned that I am blessed to be where I am in my life right now



For photos and schedule of class trips/speakers:

http://perrybinder.blogspot.com/

College Classroom Motivator #41: Intelligence is wrapped in many packages.

COLLEGE
CLASSROOM MOTIVATOR

#41




Intelligence is
wrapped in many packages.  “Book smarts”
is only one measure, but you still need to strive for good grades.  The best way to figure out how to study is to
attend class and observe what topics are important to professors.  Those subjects usually wind up on their
exams.








QUICK
STORY FROM THE CLASSROOM




Intelligence is
wrapped in many packages.




As
I sat in class during the first year of law school, I was confused at times
when others raised their hands and offered wild legal theories.  What I discovered after the fact is that
classroom discussion leaders do not always perform as well on exams as the shy,
silent student who doesn’t utter a peep all semester.




Regardless,
I don’t equate good grades with intelligence. 
One psychologist, Robert Sternberg, identifies three types of
intelligence in his Triarchic Model:




• Componential
Intelligence – analytic, academic abilities to solve problems

• Experiential
Intelligence – creativity and insight, the ability to invent, discover, and
theorize

• Practical
Intelligence – street smarts, ability to adapt to the environment




I
once wrote a letter of recommendation for a student who received a “C” in my
course because after many discussions outside of class, I recognized that he
had the practical intelligence to succeed in his chosen profession.




This story is
the basis for Motivator #41




Copyright 2012 99 Motivators for College Success

Career Motivators: Do what you love but don’t let your career choices jeopardize anyone you love. Including...

... Yourself.




CAREER
PATH MOTIVATOR




#10


Do what you love but
don’t let your career choices jeopardize anyone you love.  Including yourself.  Translation: Take care of others but don’t
forget to take care of yourself, sometimes before others.  Listen to our airline flight attendants: “Put
your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others with their masks.”




QUICK
STORY BEFORE PICKING A CAREER PATH




Do what you
love but don’t jeopardize anyone you love. 
Including yourself.




Recognize
and assess the risks in every major decision you make, and how they affect
those around you.




When
I left the full-time practice of law to teach, I was single and had no
children.   Would I have made such a
career transition if I had a spouse and two kids at the time?  I’d like to think so because in the end,
career satisfaction is one key to personal fulfillment.  Some opportunities are rare and don’t come
around often.  The difficult part is
learning whether to jump at or pass on an adventure when your responsibilities
require the support of those around you, and dictate a closer look at the risk
and reward.




This story is the basis for Motivator #10




99 Motivators for College Success book (2012)

College Motivator #12: Figure out if you are a “structure” person or...

 ...someone who can self-motivate at any given time.




CAREER
PATH MOTIVATOR

#12
Figure
out if you want predictable structured working hours, or if you are motivated
to work until the job gets done.  Also,
figure out whether you are willing to work during hours when most people
play.  (such as a real estate agent or
someone in the hospitality field)







QUICK STORY BEFORE PICKING A CAREER PATH




Figure out if
you are a “structure” person or someone who can self-motivate at any given
time.




Years
ago, I briefly did freelance work full-time and found it difficult to motivate
myself day in and day out.  In that
environment, you have to create a regimen and stick to it with discipline. 




I
like some structure in my daily routine, but not too much.  Classes bring that framework

to my work
life.  For me, just knowing that I need
to be at a certain place on time brings me certainty, clarity, and
anticipation.




This story is
the basis for Motivator #12




99 Motivators for College Success