A State of Mind Called Time Pt. III
“In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines success or failure.”
—El Hajj El Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X)
Have you ever met somebody that’s always late for class, work, and everything else, but has the nerve to be mad because he or she didn’t get to leave on time?
Please tell me that’s not you. Are you one of those people that likes to be “fashionably late”?
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Duncan Nugget® #11: The Enemy Within
Most of the obstacles people face in life are self-imposed. So, be on the constant look out for the only person who can stop you–the enemy within.
And always remember…
“You are guaranteed to win once you defeat the enemy within because…It’s ALL mental!”
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With Friends Like These…
“Emotion can be the enemy. If you give in to your emotion, you lose yourself. You must be at one with your emotions because the body always follows the mind.”-Bruce Lee
Emotions are the guardians of your well-being. They are your friends and their primary objective is to ensure survival. They are arguably the most powerful force governing our behavior.
There is an old adage, however, that rings true when it comes to emotions. “With friends like these, who needs enemies?”
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Duncan Nugget® #120: Goal Getting
There’s a BIG difference between goal setting and goal getting. Here’s a tip to make sure you’re practicing the latter and not only the former.
Break large goals into small, easily achieved steps. This will create a pattern of success and provide you with you milestones to celebrate.
Suggested Reading:
My Success Journal: For Young People
by Al Duncan
Duncan Nugget® #29: Networking
It’s more important to ask someone for his/her contact info then it is to give them yours. Always get the other person’s info because you’ll have a chance to initiate further contact.
Q & A: What are soft skills and why all the fuss?
Q: “Al, what are soft skills and why all the fuss about them?” —(Graduate student, Emory University)
Identity Theft Tip 1
What’s in your wallet right now?
If you’re like most college students the answer is: no money!
– NEVER keep your social security card number, passwords, or account numbers in your purse or wallet.
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Books & Posters
The Leading Soft Skills Training Program for STEM Students. Check out S3TEM.com
The 5 Soft Skills Clusters
Click here for a list of soft skills definitions, and behavioral indicators.
