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Unlocking the Possibilities: Insider Secrets to College, Career, and Beyond divulges insider secrets for simple but effective strategies to "hack" school, work, and life challenges. Anyone learning something new can benefit from this book, especially 16- to 26-year-olds entering the adult world. The proprietary, efficient study methods in the book will supercharge any student's educational experience and the personal experiences and anecdotes accompanying each secret with entertaining, "been-there-done-that" stories engages readers as equals.
Control your destiny! Learn your best options, objectively evaluate them, and choose what's best for you. Then implement the cook-book style directions to make it happen. Unlocking the Possibilities asks the question, "What will your life be like in ten to twenty years if you accept this opportunity to become what you truly want to be?" From launching your adult life to finding a life partner (and acing college in between), you can focus on a clear path to achieve what you want.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Quick Start Guide
Chapter 1: Get Started Secrets
Secret #1.1: Gain Experience and Maturity
Secret #1.2: Master New Life Skills
Secret #1.3: The "Success Sequence" Path to a Good Life
Secret #1.4: Is "Follow Your Passion" Sound Advice?
Secret #1.5: Research Your Career Alternatives
Secret #1.6: Use Your Time Well While Deciding
Secret #1.7: Consider Trade School—Even If Collegebound
Secret #1.8: Don't Let Betrayal Stop You
Chapter 2: College Secrets
Secret #2.1: Is Going to College Right for You?
Secret #2.2: It Won't Be Your Parent's College Experience
Secret #2.3: Where to Go and What to Study?
Secret #2.4: Design Your College Major and Career
Secret #2.5: Plan the Most Efficient Path to Graduation
Secret #2.6: Graduate Early from College
Secret #2.7: Minimize College Costs
Secret #2.8: Make Money from Your Study Secrets
Secret #2.9: Critical College Mistakes to Avoid
Chapter 3: Learning Secrets
Secret #3.1: The Most Efficient Way to Ace College
Secret #3.2: Read the Chapter before the Lecture
Secret #3.3: Learn Fast with the Self-Test System
Secret #3.4: Mind Maps and Memory Tips
Secret #3.5: What If Your Beliefs Differ from Your Professor's?
Chapter 4: Homework and Test Secrets
Secret #4.1: Homework Best Practices
Secret #4.2: How to Conduct Internet Research
Secret #4.3: Create and Give Great Presentations
Secret #4.4: Get Excellent Test Grades without Stress
Chapter 5: Writing and Term Paper Secrets
Secret #5.1: Use Powerful Writing Tools
Secret #5.2: Structure Is an Essential Writing Aid
Secret #5.3: Write Great Term Papers
Secret #5.4: Contrast Ideas to Compose Great Papers
Secret #5.5: Overcome "Writer's Block"
Chapter 6: Organizational and Study Secrets
Secret #6.1: Manage Your Time
Secret #6.2: Create Your Study Environment
Secret #6.3: Organize Class Materials
Secret #6.4: Stock Your Office with What You Need
Chapter 7: Productivity Tool Secrets
Secret #7.1: Jump-Start Your Projects
Secret #7.2: Write Reports Using Computer Dictation Software
Secret #7.3: Learn a Junior Version of Shorthand
Secret #7.4: Master Microsoft Office Programs
Secret #7.5: Speed Read with Comprehension
Secret #7.6: Listen to Audio Textbooks
Secret #7.7: Why Is "Creativity" a Productivity Tool?
Chapter 8: Handle Stress Secrets
Secret #8.1: Stay Healthy
Secret #8.2: Find a Mentor to Advise You
Secret #8.3: Do You Want to Be Right, or Do You Want to Be Happy?
Secret #8.4: Good Days and Bad Days
Secret #8.5: Ask for Help When You Need It
Secret #8.6: Dealing with Loss
Chapter 9: Career Secrets
Secret #9.1: Be Who You Want to Be (Really)
Secret #9.2: What If You Know Your Future Career?
Secret #9.3: Your Initial Career Is Just the Beginning
Secret #9.4: "Networking" Is Making and Keeping Friends
Secret #9.5: Create a Paper Trail
Chapter 10: Life Secrets
Secret #10.1: Value Your Word
Secret #10.2: To Believe or Not to Believe in God
Secret #10.3: You Can Change Your Beliefs
Secret #10.4: How to Form (and Break) a Habit
Secret #10.5: Financial Independence Is a Powerful Form of Freedom
Secret #10.6: Better Posture, Better Life
Secret #10.7: Find a Life Partner
Conclusion
Bibliography
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