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"If we would have new knowledge, we must get a whole world of new questions."

-- Susanne K. Langer

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Children’s Books by Adult Authors

The Children’s Books of Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, Chinua Achebe & Others

We Too Were Children, Mr. Barrie is a (relatively) new blog devoted to lesser-known, out-of-print children’s books by ‘adult authors’. New finds are uploaded each week by Ariel S. Winter, some of which include picture books by Virginia Woolf, James Joyce, Chinua Achebe and Theo Le Sieg (aka Dr. Seuss – not strictly an adult author per say, but he did use this pseudonym for several books which he wrote but did not illustrate).

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Tip:

When you are making a speech or presentation, you need to be aware that your gestures can support or detract from your message.

Learn to become aware of what your hands are doing while you speak.

If necessary, make yourself hold them still.

Many people have habits that are terribly distracting and yet they aren’t aware of what they are doing. They click or twiddle a pen, play with their hair or their clothes, hold a microphone with fingers unconsciously making a rude gesture, take glasses on and off, put hands in pockets and take them out.

All of these things are not necessarily detrimental in themselves, if the audience is absolutely focused on the speaker and the message. But if there is any reason for the audience’s attention to stray (and we all have short attention spans) then they will become fascinated, at best, and possibly annoyed at whatever it is that the speaker is doing with their hands.

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Change your mind set, change your life

 

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

by Carol Dweck

From Publishers Weekly
Mindset is "an established set of attitudes held by someone," says the Oxford American Dictionary. It turns out, however, that a set of attitudes needn't be so set, according to Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford.

Dweck proposes that everyone has either a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is one in which you view your talents and abilities as... well, fixed. In other words, you are who you are, your intelligence and talents are fixed, and your fate is to go through life avoiding challenge and failure. A growth mindset, on the other hand, is one in which you see yourself as fluid, a work in progress. Your fate is one of growth and opportunity. Which mindset do you possess?

Dweck provides a checklist to assess yourself and shows how a particular mindset can affect all areas of your life, from business to sports and love. The good news, says Dweck, is that mindsets are not set: at any time, you can learn to use a growth mindset to achieve success and happiness. This is a serious, practical book. Dweck's overall assertion that rigid thinking benefits no one, least of all yourself, and that a change of mind is always possible, is welcome

“A good book is one whose advice you believe. A great book is one whose advice you follow. I have found Carol Dweck’s work on mindsets invaluable in my own life, and even life-changing in my attitudes toward the challenges that, over the years, become more demanding rather than less. This is a book that can change your life, as its ideas have changed mine.”
–Robert J. Sternberg, IBM Professor of Education and Psychology at Yale University, director of the PACE Center of Yale University, and author of Successful Intelligence

 

 

Buy the book from Amazon or The Book Depository

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Do school libraries need books?

Annie Kidder, Paul Kay and Diane Maliszewski discuss the evolution of the school library and whether or not computers are slowly replacing books.

Communication with contrasting

When we listen, we do more than hearing words. We interpret messages using nonverbal communication,
 intuition, observations and context. By using this additional information, we are able to have a deeper understanding of a message, or read between the lines. Sometimes the message may be misconstrued due to other factors (insecurity, signal misunderstandings, defensiveness, etc.). In these situations, the person sending the message can contrast to prevent misinterpretations or clear them up.
Contrasting is clarifying what the communicator is not saying. ...Read more =>

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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -William James

Here's some inspiration for you about how you can make a difference in other people's lives. Enjoy this video!

"She's so sure of herself. I wish I could be like her."

Haven't you said something like that? Now you can make it happen. Become the person you're meant to be.

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You've seen people who seem to have all the confidence in the world. They behave comfortably in every social situation, respond to challenges with grace and poise, and express themselves with confidence and ease. Maybe you've wondered if you could ever possess that same confidence and self-assurance. Is it possible?

It is . . . but it requires a deep-seated sense of self-esteem and self-confidence. It requires core inner strength.

Empowered by your own inner strength and self-esteem, you will have the confidence to interact with others with assurance and authenticity. You will begin to experience the positive feedback effect, as others unconsciously respond more affirmatively to your words and actions. You will find yourself becoming more comfortable at work, at school, and with friends.

Core Inner Strength will help you . . .

Feel more comfortable in social situations.
Be more naturally assertive.
Handle confrontations and criticism more positively.
Experience a deep inner sense of comfort and peace.
Let go of your need for approval from others.
Express yourself with greater confidence and poise.
Feel closer and more connected to friends and acquaintances.
Build confidence and strength from the inside.

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Ah … the temptation!

Today's quote about public speaking - well conversation, really, but it applies as well ... don't you think?

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

-- Dorothy Nevill

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Setting Reachable Financial Goals

Creating a budget is a common need for everyone to tackle in order to put their money to work. However, before a budget is established, financial goals need to be set in order to provide a basis for the budget. The financial goals provide the long term motivation to stay with the budget.

These tips work for not only financial goals but any other goals that you make in life. Use them to help propel yourself towards your dreams.

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