Student Loan Calculator – CNNMoney

It’s April. Students heading to college in the fall will begin receiving their financial aid offers this month. For most students, loans will be a part of their financial aid packages.

Do you want to know how much it will cost you per month to pay off your student loan? Here’s a cool calculator I found that will help you out.

Student Loan Calculator – CNNMoney

The Declaration of Achievement

I believe that I have the ability to achieve my goals. (Self-Efficacy)

I choose to complete my work because it helps me get what I want out of life. (Autonomy)

I explore new ways of thinking because it unlocks my potential. (Curiosity, Creativity)

With time and deliberate practice, I get better at what I do. (Growth Mindset)

I am passionate about success that’s why I persist until I succeed. (Grit)

I get things done, because it’s my life and my responsibility. (Self-management)

I help others because exceptional service to others is the price of greatness. (Prosocial behavior)

[VIDEO] Duncan Nugget® #19: The Gap Between What You Know And What You Do

Knowledge is power.

That’s one of the biggest lies, myths, and misconceptions about success. At best, that statement is only halfway true because it’s only half of the statement.

Knowledge is power IF…you use it.

I’ve read about this concept in literally hundreds of personal and professional development books. I’ve listened to it in hundreds of audio programs. So, it’s not like this is some big secret or some new concept. But… a lot of people just don’t get it.

The gap between what you know and what you do is crucial to your success. Most people aren’t unsuccessful in life because they don’t know what to do. They are unsuccessful because they don’t DO what they know how to do.

Million-Dollar Question:
What knowledge do you have
parked inside you that you could be using
to drive yourself to greater success?

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Windows Of Opportunity For Young People – 3/12/12

1. Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program for Young Volunteers Accepts Nominations Until March 15, 2012. The Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place to live. This year, more than 2,200 kids will be recognized with over $440,000 in scholarships and prizes. To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria as of March 15, 2012:

– Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate.

– Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age.

– Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year. Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome.

[VIDEO] Al Duncan – Attitudes For Success Conference Oregon State University 4-H – Testimonials

Testimonials from students and staff after Al Duncan’s keynote address and breakout session at the Attitudes For Success Conference (Oregon State University 4-H).

[VIDEO+ACTIVITY] Duncan Nugget® #256: Feeding Your Willpower

A judge, a criminologist, and a sociologist were on a parole board. In case you don’t know, a parole board decides whether or not a prisoner gets parole—time off of a prison sentence for good behavior.

Researchers studied this parole board during its day-long sessions and found out that prisoners who were seen right after lunch or a snack break had a 60% chance of getting parole. Prisoners who were seen right before lunch or a break only had a 20% chance of getting parole.

Why?!

It’s because willpower requires energy. The food you eat is turned into glucose-a pure, simple sugar that’s energy for your body.

If you have to take an exam, work on a big project, or make a tough decision—like deciding whether or not to release a criminal—feed your willpower. It’ll help you have more self-control and make better decisions.

Million-Dollar Question:
Have you been properly feeding your willpower?

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ACTIVITY AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Windows Of Opportunity For Young People – 3/5/12

1. Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year. Visit www.fao.fas.harvard.edc or call 617.495.1581.

2. Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE, and so far, the response has been very poor. Please pass along this opportunity to your friends, families. This is a great school and a tremendous opportunity to attend a top graduate school. See the details below, the contact person is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, Rm. 3139 Worrell Professional Center, Babcock Graduate School of Management – Wake Forest University_ WINSTON_SALEM N.C 27109-8738 email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu or visit www.wfu.edu phone# toll free (866) 925-3622