Duncan Nugget® #31: Productivity

Before you go to sleep every night plan (in writing) the ACTIONS you will take tomorrow. This increases your focus and productivity because it keeps you from thinking about what you’re supposed to be doing and actually doing what you’re supposed to be doing.

Al Duncan Receives The National PTA’s Highest Honor—Life Achievement Award

SNELLVILLE, GA – October 2, 2008 – Shiloh Middle School PTA in Snellville honored renowned youth advocate, Al Duncan, for his commitment and devotion to serving young people. The PTA presented Mr. Duncan with the National PTA Life Achievement Award.

In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, author, and international soft skills trainer, Mr. Duncan has been a tireless advocate for youth for nearly a decade. He is a generous supporter of many youth serving organizations and is a recipient of The President’s Call To Service Award which is only awarded to people with over 4,000 hours volunteer service.

“PTA promotes the collaboration of families, schools, and communities throughout the country and encourages everyone who cares about kids to speak up with a powerful voice on their behalf, ” said PTA National President Jan Harp Domene. “Al Duncan possesses a powerful message, and we cannot thank him enough for the work he has done and undoubtedly will continue to do.”

The National PTA Life Achievement Award is the highest honor a PTA can bestow. Formerly known as National PTA Life Membership, the award was established in 1899, just two years after PTA’s founding, to pay tribute to those who had demonstrated exemplary service in support of children.

About PTA

Shiloh Middle School PTA is a volunteer organization dedicated to the welfare of children in schools and communities. It operates as part of the PTA national organization, which comprises more than 5 million parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA flourishes in more than 25,000 school communities nationwide by harnessing the energy and talents of millions of volunteers to be a voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a champion for the education and well-being of every child. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. Visit www.pta.org for more information

Identity Theft Tip 3

What do you do with all of those unwanted credit card offers? Shred, burn, or destroy all unwanted documents with your personal info on them. Especially credit card offers that you do not accept. Cancel ALL unused credit cards. To stop receiving all offers (including the good ones) call 1-888-5-Opt-Out.

Suggested Reading:
4 Keys for Smart Credit Card Use

Duncan Nugget® #17: Fulfillment

One of the keys to greatness is finding a way to do something you love to do, not just something that’s “safe” to do. Many people have experienced a high level of achievement but are stuck in professions they hate.

What kind of sense does that make?

None.

Suggested Reading:
A Poverty of Ambition

Duncan Nugget® #21: Failure

No matter what happens or what mistakes you make–be it a bad grade, a bad interview, a bad relationship, bad credit, or just plain old bad decisions–always remember…

Suggested Reading:
A Lesson on Failure

Q & A: How do you retire with an extra million dollars?

Q: “You did a money management session today at Georgia State University…do you have any books you would recommend to[young people] for money management and investing? Lastly, what was the calculation that you did to figure out the millionaire question, in case I wanted to retire earlier? Thank you.”

Duncan Nugget #27: Flexibility

Learn to be more flexible and adaptable under stress and pressure. The more you can be flexible and adapt to the situation the more power you will have in the situation. According to the Harvard Business School adaptability rates as one valuable skills a leader can have.

Denkyem – the ‘crocodile’ represents adaptability