But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don't study harder--they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, "How to Become a Straight-A Student" reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to: Streamline and maximize your study time Conquer procrastinationAbsorb the material quickly and effectivelyKnow which reading assignments are critical--and which are notTarget the paper topics that wow professorsProvide A+ answers on examsWrite stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, "How to Become a Straight-A Student" is the only study guide written by students for students--with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class.

    At age 20, Hal Elrod had it all as one of the best salespeople in Cutco Cutlery's 50-year history, along with a wonderful girlfriend and a brand new car. Then one fateful night after a speaking engagement Hal's world ended when he was struck head on by a drunk driver and found dead at the scene. Hal is living proof that all of us are capable of creating miracles in our everyday lives. He shows you how to truly and unconditionally love the life you have while empowering you with simple and effective strategies for creating the life of your dreams.

    You will have more fun and less stress in your life. It will assist you in achieving whatever goals you have set for yourself in your life. It will assist you in handling those major challenges we all experience in life. This book will even inspire you to learn more about our world and universe. How can I promise all these benefits? Because I have been using these concepts for over ten years, and I can report these successes from direct knowledge and experience. But this is a self-help guide, so that means that it requires active participation on your part. What you are going to read in this book is unique information that you have never seen before! This book is for people of all faiths and beliefs -- the only requirement is a basic belief in angels.

    Efficiency expert Mark Forster shows that prioritizing tasks is never a sufficient approach to organizing a schedule, and is rarely even helpful. In the place of prioritization he posits several radical new ideas, including closed lists, the manyana principle, and the 'will do&' list. Innovative forms of communication that are designed to produce effective conversation and planning are also provided. The result is a complete system which will boost efficiency and simultaneously decrease stress and overworking.

    Whether you're a total novice or a seasoned pro, whether you're a pencil-and-paper songwriter or a gearhead with way too much recording equipment, whether you just want to go further as a songwriter or throw out everything and start over, The Frustrated Songwriter's Handbook will revolutionize the way you write music. It outlines a radical new system - Immersion Music Method - designed to help you smash through creative block, become recklessly prolific, and make quantum leaps in your musical and compositional skills. Bursting with mind-blowing tips and games and tales from the trenches of extreme songwriting, The Frustrated Songwriter's Handbook will show you how to summon those elusive moments of inspiration on command, resulting in rogue creativity and fulfillment you never dreamed possible. You'll learn how to: - Confront and slay your biggest songwriting phobias - Roll over procrastination like an armored tank - Form a self-motivated group of composer friends (a "songwriter lodge") - Concoct new musical styles like a mad scientist - Use technology to supercharge your creativity

    James C. Hunter's runaway best seller The Servant (Crown Business, 1998) introduced over a million readers around the world to this philosophy of leading through courage, compassion, and character. Now with The Servant Leadership Training Course, this acclaimed author teaches listeners immediate, practical techniques for applying the revolutionary principles of servant leadership to their working lives. Drawing from the sold-out seminars he has presented all over the world, Hunter teaches listeners about: The role of character—how right action builds inner strength and inspires others to grow• How major corporations have turned servant leadership into increased morale, productivity, and profit—and what it means for your business• Learning to use influence instead of intimidation to achieve your goals, and much moreIn the business world, the greatest leaders emerging today are the ones who have learned how to serve their employees, not command them. With foundational principles and practical exercises that apply to chief executives and local managers alike, The Servant Leadership Training Course gives listeners the keys to leading with integrity, authority, and compassion.

     High Performing Investment Teams is an excellent guidepost for any manager striving to create a winning team and develop bench strength for the future. --John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ariel Capital Management, LLCTurning individual talent into team performance is the ultimate challenge for an investment organization, but also the key to building a sustainable investment franchise. Focus Consulting has captured the essence of how to leverage your intellectual capital for maximum and enduring success. --Michelle R. Seitz, CFA, Principal, Head of Investment Management, Executive Committee Member, William Blair & Company, LLCFocus Consulting's work on behaviors of top teams is clear, effective, and practical. We recommend it highly for investment firms that are serious about world-class collaboration. --Terry Toth, President, Northern Trust Global InvestmentsFocus Consulting really understands that attracting and motivating talented people makes all the difference for asset managers. Their work is based on years of experience helping investment firms build strong cultures with productive behaviors. --Scott Powers, Chief Executive Officer, Old Mutual Asset Management Focus Consulting understands the people aspect of the investment business. They know the investment business and how to make collaboration work. --Harin de Silva, PhD, CFA, President, Analytic Investors

    Robbin explores the distinction between the slicing, or Flatland, model and the projection, or shadow, model. He compares the history of these two models and their uses and misuses in popular discussions. Robbin breaks new ground with his original argument that Picasso used the projection model to invent cubism, and that Minkowski had four-dimensional projective geometry in mind when he structured special relativity. The discussion is brought to the present with an exposition of the projection model in the most creative ideas about space in contemporary mathematics such as twisters, quasicrystals, and quantum topology. Robbin clarifies these esoteric concepts with understandable drawings and diagrams. Robbin proposes that the powerful role of projective geometry in the development of current mathematical ideas has been long overlooked and that our attachment to the slicing model is essentially a conceptual block that hinders progress in understanding contemporary models of spacetime. He offers a fascinating review of how projective ideas are the source of some of today’s most exciting developments in art, math, physics, and computer visualization.

     A college grad has specific questions when trying to land the first job after school. How are just a few candidates chosen from a stack of hundreds of resumes? What exactly do recruiters want to hear in an interview? What are the common job-hunting mistakes students make time and time again? Confessions of a Recruiting Director gives the inside scoop on the entire hiring process- from a top recruiting director who's seen and heard it all-and delivers a specific, step-by-step approach to beating the odds. Step 1: Resumes-how to pass the 15 Second Test Step 2: Networking-how to use connections to get a job Step 3: Cover Letters-why nine out of ten never get read Step 4: Ace the Interview- the shocking truth about what recruiters want Step 5: Thank-You Notes- making a lasting impression Step 6: Follow Up-the fine line between persistence and stalking Plus: Real-life before-and-after resumes, cover letters, thank-you notes and the answers to ten necessary interview questions.

    This is a first-of-its-kind collection that represents game play at its very best. Thiagi offers the "how-to" and the "lowdown" on his all-time favorite games. With this resource, you'll never be stuck for a fun, innovative, and effective activity."Thiagi's 100 Favorite Games" can be used to: Illustrate conceptsAid learning transferImprove team workBuild critical skills in any training eventEnergize meetingsOr us as icebreakers, or openers and closers to a formal training session

    Follow Ike's path as Supreme Commander from the invasion of North Africa to victory in Europe and learn the lessons of great leadership along the way, including:The nature of leadership Managing detail without sacrificing the "big picture" Ensuring follow-through to execution Building a team Converting conflict into common cause Getting the facts and making plans Mentoring, motivating, and inspiring

    Eby shows you how to understand the software that runs your life, the mental networks that control your actions, and the ways you can influence them to "give yourself an upgrade".Inside, you'll discover: * Why it sometimes seems like you don't control your own actions * Why the body is the key to the mind, and not the other way around! * Why avoiding the things you dislike usually makes them worse, not better! * Why achieving your goals will never make you really happy * How to use your "mental time machine" to change the person you were, before trying to change the person you are * How to overcome your resistance and procrastination, not by being harder on yourself, but by being gentler * The real reason "resolutions" don't stick, and willpower doesn't work * Why intelligent people are often far less happy with their lives than people of average intelligence, and what they can do to change this! * The difference between visualizing to plan, and visualizing to act * And much, much more!

    This book will help you set up a your personal life so you can function a full 10% better and gain up to 90 minutes every day for the rest of your life. Let's get you organized!