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Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
Chapter 2Chapter 2
You’veYou’ve got the got the time!time!
Chapter 2Chapter 2
You’veYou’ve got the got the time!time!
Becoming a Master Student
Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
Twenty-five waysTwenty-five ways
Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
Twenty-five waysTwenty-five ways
to get the most out ofto get the most out of
Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
Twenty-five waysTwenty-five ways
now...now...to get the most out ofto get the most out of
Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
When to studyWhen to study
Study difficult subjects first
Be aware of your best time of day
Use waiting time
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Where to studyWhere to study
Use a regular study area
Study where you’ll be alert
Use a library
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Ways to handle the rest Ways to handle the rest of the worldof the world
Pay attention to your attention
Agree with living mates about study time
Get off the phone
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Ways to handle the rest Ways to handle the rest of the worldof the world
Learn to say no Hang a “do not disturb”
sign on your door
Get ready the night before
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Ways to handle the rest Ways to handle the rest of the worldof the world
Call ahead
Avoid noise distractions
Notice how others misuse your time
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Things you can ask Things you can ask yourself when you get yourself when you get stuckstuck
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What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal?
Things you can ask Things you can ask yourself when you get yourself when you get stuckstuck
Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal?
Am I being too hard on myself?
Things you can ask Things you can ask yourself when you get yourself when you get stuckstuck
Becoming a Master StudentBecoming a Master Student
What is one task I can accomplish toward my goal?
Am I being too hard on myself?
Is this a piano?
Things you can ask Things you can ask yourself when you get yourself when you get stuckstuck
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Would I pay myself for what I’m doing right now?
Can I do just one more thing?
Am I making time for things that are important but not urgent?
Things you can ask Things you can ask yourself when you get yourself when you get stuckstuck
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Things you can ask Things you can ask yourself when you get yourself when you get stuckstuck Can I delegate this?
How did I just waste time?
Could I find the time if I really wanted to?
Am I willing to promise it?
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Planning sets you freePlanning sets you free
You set the plan
You can change it
You choose how to achieve it
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Also . . .Also . . .
When there’s a plan, there’s a chance
Planning frees you from constant decisions
Planning makes adjustments easier
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
BlockBlock times times firstfirst
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
Classes
BlockBlock times times firstfirst
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
Classes
Work schedule
BlockBlock times times firstfirst
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
Classes
Work Schedule
Eating
BlockBlock times times firstfirst
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
Classes
Work Schedule
Eating
Sleeping
BlockBlock times times firstfirst
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
(cont.)(cont.)
Time for errands
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
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Time for errands
Time for fun
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
(cont.)(cont.)
Time for errands
Time for fun
Set realistic goals
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
(cont.)(cont.)
Time for errands
Time for fun
Set realistic goals
Plan for flexibility
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
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Study time
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
(cont.)(cont.)
Study Time
Avoid long study times
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
(cont.)(cont.)
Study time
Avoid long study times
Clear start & stop times
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Strategies for Strategies for scheduling scheduling
(cont.)(cont.)
Study time
Avoid long study times
Clear start & stop times
Plan for the unplanned
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
Set Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
RememberSet Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
Measurement vs Measurement vs ValueValue
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
RememberSet Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
Work FutureWork Futureto Presentto Present
Measurement vs Measurement vs ValueValue
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
RememberSet Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
Work FutureWork Futureto Presentto Present
Measurement vs Measurement vs ValueValue
Write Out Your Write Out Your PlanPlan
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
RememberSet Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
Work FutureWork Futureto Presentto Present
Measurement vs Measurement vs ValueValue
Write Out Your Write Out Your PlanPlan
Be Willing to ActBe Willing to Act
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
RememberSet Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
Work FutureWork Futureto Presentto Present
Measurement vs Measurement vs ValueValue
Write Out Your Write Out Your PlanPlan
Be Willing to ActBe Willing to ActTalk PlanningTalk Planning
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Strategies for long-term Strategies for long-term planningplanning
RememberSet Goals Set Goals EffectivelyEffectively
Work FutureWork Futureto Presentto Present
Measurement vs Measurement vs ValueValue
Write Out Your Write Out Your PlanPlan
Be Willing to ActBe Willing to ActTalk PlanningTalk Planning
Remember toRemember toRememberRemember
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplan
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday Make it
meaningful
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday
Tuesday
Make it meaningfulTake it apart
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Make it meaningfulTake it apart
Write an Intention Statement
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Make it meaningfulTake it apart
Write an Intention StatementTell everyone
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Make it meaningfulTake it apart
Write an Intention StatementTell everyone
Find a reward
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Make it meaningfulTake it apart
Write an Intention StatementTell everyone
Find a reward
Settle it now
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The seven-day The seven-day
antiprocrastination antiprocrastination planplanMonday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Make it meaningfulTake it apart
Write an Intention StatementTell everyone
Find a reward
Settle it now
Say NO
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I want theI want theMOTIVATIONMOTIVATION habit--habit--
how do I get it?how do I get it?
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Ways to develop the Ways to develop the habit of habit of
motivation-- motivation-- Promise it
Befriend your discomfort
Change your mind--and your body
Sweeten the task
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Ways to develop the Ways to develop the habit of habit of
motivation-- motivation-- Talk about how bad
it is
Turn up the pressure
Ask for support
Adopt a model
MasterStudent
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Ways to develop the Ways to develop the habit of habit of
motivation-- motivation--MasterStudent
Compare the payoffs to the costs
Do it later
Heed the message
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Stay in contact
Stay informed
Crunch numbers quickly
Research efficiently
Write speedily and edit instantly
Find jobs
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
– Trial/error learningTrial/error learning
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
– Trial/error learningTrial/error learning– PlayingPlaying
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
– Trial/error learningTrial/error learning– PlayingPlaying– Endless revisingEndless revising
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
– Trial/error learningTrial/error learning– PlayingPlaying– Endless revisingEndless revising– Losing dataLosing data
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
– Trial/error learningTrial/error learning– PlayingPlaying– Endless revisingEndless revising– Losing dataLosing data– Aches and painsAches and pains
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Save time with your Save time with your computercomputer Avoid the time-wastersAvoid the time-wasters
– Trial/error learningTrial/error learning– PlayingPlaying– Endless revisingEndless revising– Losing dataLosing data– Aches and painsAches and pains– Slow speed hardware/Slow speed hardware/
softwaresoftware
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
A
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
AMost important
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
B
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
BNot as important as A’s
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
BNot as important as A’sB’s might become A’s
someday
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
C
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
CDo not requireimmediate attention
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ABC Priority MethodABC Priority Method
CDo not require immediate attentionOften small, easy jobs
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MakeMakestarting starting
a a “To Do” “To Do”
list list an an “A” “A”
prioritypriority
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MakeMakestarting starting
a a “To Do” “To Do”
list list an an “A” “A”
prioritypriority
A A Start a TO DO listBBCC
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Time is Money...Time is Money... and Money and Money is Timeis Time Money management– Don’t spend more than you have
Start with a budget– monthly– long-range
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Time is Money...Time is Money... and Money and Money is Timeis Time Decrease money
out
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Time is Money...Time is Money... and Money and Money is Timeis Time Decrease money
out
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Time is Money...Time is Money... and Money and Money is Timeis TimeIf you’re in trouble–Get specific data»Money you earn»Money you spend
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Time is Money...Time is Money... and Money and Money is Timeis Time Save for the future
–Build a “nest egg”–Save 10 percent
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Remember . . .Remember . . .
You’veYou’ve got got the the
time!time!
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Becoming a Master Student
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Remember . . .Remember . . .
You’veYou’ve got got the the
time!time!
ManageManageit!it!
Remember . . .Remember . . .
You’veYou’ve got got the the
time!time!
ManageManageit!it!
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