Life and Productivity Tips

Be adaptable. Stop using 18th Century wisdom for 21st problems Hard work doesn't pay, only working smart does. No matter how much you earn at your job, the company you work for always goes home with a profit. So start your own business. Giving is better than receiving. If you do not ask, the answer will always be NO. 80/20 rule. Most of the people in your life are useless. Less is more. If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place I am where I am now because of my decisions. My destiny then is in my next decision. Don't compare your Chapter 1 to someone else's Chapter 20. Your own book may end at Chapter 7. Once you feel someone avoids you, never disturb them again. To be a burger, eat a burger. To be an apple, eat an apple. You are what you eat. Life doesn't give you what you want, it gives you what you deserve Treat people with respect, help them when you can, everyone has value, look down on no one. The gift of being let down is th...

While there is no perfect formula for everyone, I want to share some study techniques that have allowed various people to excel through high school and other academics. Top students practice self-discipline instead of relying on motivation.  I’ve touched on this quite a bit in my previous posts, but the gist is if we wait until we feel motivated to complete an assignment, we will have wasted precious time putting it off and also added unnecessary stress. Instead, we need to schedule out or write down when we will be completing this assignment, whether we want to or not. This leads me to my next point. Top students stay organized.  I carry a planner where I write down my schedule for the day and any new homework that I receive. I’ve written out important dates (like exams and essay due dates) on a large calendar in my room so that no assignment sneaks up on me. Knowing exactly what needs to be done allows me to be uber-productive and never be surprised by an assignment ...