"Smart" Skills
What do people struggle to set goals?
They lack confidence in their abilities
Why is it important to keep your space organized?
Cluttered spaces are overwhelming, distracting, and cause you to lose more things, often more.
Your action plan for achieving your goals begins by defining what?
Final destination, what you want to accomplish
How do questions improve communication?
They can help you get clarity on the purpose for communication. They help you understand why the communication is happening.
The best way to study for a test is...
Doing your reading and homework on time and review your notes everyday
What do employees say are the most important skills their workers should have to be successful?
Learning and Soft Skills
What's the most important thing to consider when choosing a place to study?
It's a place with few distractions, so you can finish homework quickly
Where is a good place to right down your goals?
Planner, phone, on naviance
What is "Active Listening"?
Showing that you are listening, through your actions
When should you reread your notes?
Within 24 hours after class
What are the four different types of "Smart People"?
Body Smart
Music Smart
Self-Smart
People Smart
How much time does a moderately disorganized person lose due to distraction?
2 hours/ day
What does it mean to "Power Down"?
Turn off all electronics during homework time to keep delaying your progress
What happens when your brain "Zones Out"?
You stop listening and then your brain can't make connections to the new information
How much time should you spend trying to identify the author's purpose?
No more than 15 minutes
What are the three main steps to setting goals?
Establish your priorities, identify your goals, schedule time to take action
How long does it take before a routine become a habit?
7-21 Days
What priorities should you make your goals from?
Rock, Water, or Pebble
One rock and one pebble priorities
How long can you sit before your circulation slows down?
30-40 minutes
What should you do if you get a question for which you don't understand the answer?
What are the "pebble", "rock", and "water" priorities?
Pebble: things that you really enjoy and want to spend more time doing
Rock: things you have to do now and have big consequences if not done
Water: things that if you get it done, great or if not, or oh well
The most wasted time of the day is typically what?
3:00pm -6:00pm
How often should you update your goals?
Once a week and once a year
How much of your message, while communicating, is through words?
About 7%
What does it mean to "Prime your Brain for Reading"?
Prepare your brain to make connections between new information and things you already understand.