A Creative Cure for Distractions
Do you turn to your cellphone whenever you have a moment to spare? You are not alone if waiting for a “Don't Walk” sign to turn into a “Walk” sign is a trigger to...
Are You Up to The Challenge? 2 Questions to Predict How Well You Will...
In 2009, Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the icy Hudson River after the engines failed. All of the passengers and crew survived. The incident is known as “The...
Positive Punctuality: How to Be On Time
There’s nothing worse than being late: the frantic rush to get there, the shame when you arrive, the excuses, fumbling to recover your grace and dignity.
Here are some tips and tricks to be on...
Don’t Choke: How to Conquer Paralysis by Analysis
It’s one thing to achieve mastery. It is quite another to be able to perform under pressure. Psychologist Sian Beilock, author of Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting it Right...
20 Secrets of Successful Students
1. Find the right roommate
Find a smart roommate. A Dartmouth study shows that a studious roommate’s habits have a positive effect on the less studious roommate’s grades. It’s the simplest way to boost GPA.
2. Wear the...
A Brazen Way to Get an ‘A’
The following was reportedly a bonus question on a University of Arizona Chemistry midterm:
“Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?”
Here is a brazen response from a creative student.
Please read to the...