Getting good
grades is a prime motivator for many students, but in and of itself, getting
better grades should not be your only motivator.
Motivation
is a structural necessity. It is the foundation seen for numerous success
stories. But all too often your ambition and dreams get trampled upon before
you even get a chance to implement them. Of course you really don’t allow this
to happen intentionally—or do you?
How often do
you develop what seemingly appears to be a good idea? You may spend hours
thinking about it—you may spend more hours researching the idea, but in short
order you develop a sense of reality, and the fear of failure enters your
thoughts. This is the self-doubt stage of thinking and once self-doubt takes
hold—failure is inevitable. But, my friend, what you are experiencing is a
natural cycle of the thought process, and if you fail to see this, you are
doomed to fail.
This brings
to mind two young men who had an idea and were successful in overcoming these
thoughts of failure. I mention Sergei and Larry, two chaps who dreamed of a
search engine like no other; and they overcame doubt and frustration by
implementing their idea; instead of abandoning it because external forces tried
to convince them that the dream would remain just that—a dream—and an
impossible dream at that. But that’s why today, Google is the number one search
engine in the world.
And Apple
Computer began in much the same way—two determined guys with an idea that today
has become a giant in the cyber-world.
Why do some
people become super-successful while others just seem to fade into the shadows
of self-doubt or self-pity? The difference is motivation…that tenuous concept
that either leads us to untold fame and fortune, or simply dies a slow death
because one fails to believe in himself.
A motivating
force lurks in your sub-conscious—waiting to be turned loose on an unrespecting
tangle of negative thoughts from negative people.
You can read
all of the self-help books listed by Amazon or the other major books sellers,
but without a firm basis in knowing how to assimilate what you read, all of the
self-help books combined will give you little benefit.
And that
brings me back to the basic idea I am putting forth with the creation of this
website. Learning to study is a first, positive step toward fostering the
development of ideas. It takes specific knowledge to inspire creativity—so by
learning how to study adds the cement to a firm foundation for your success in
whatever you dream of accomplishing.
No doubt you
hear this frequently: You create your own reality. I believe that if it is to
be, it is up to me. So why would an old codger like me find the need to develop
the ability to learn how to study? It’s just this: even though I will celebrate
the 40th anniversary of my 36th birthday this year (2012), I have a real need
to study and, as a result, get good grades.
Back in 2005
I joined the Official U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol (CAP). My
motivation was to continue flying (at a much reduced cost) since I am a
licensed pilot. But CAP offered many training opportunities besides flying.
CAP also
follows the Air Force rank schedule—so to complete the many training
assignments and to qualify for promotion and various qualifications I am
required to complete a number of online and classroom training opportunities.
Over the
past six-plus years I have advanced from Senior Member (entry level) to the
rank of major. I serve as the North
Carolina Wing Public Affairs Officer and am a fully qualified Public
Information Officer, which involves participation in Disaster Relief
(hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters) and I am the spokesperson for
releases of information to the media regarding the search for missing persons
and downed aircraft.
Although my
CAP career is relatively brief so far, my motivation is strong to continue my
service to my community and my Nation.
We as
individuals are responsible for our own destiny. Some make it—many do not. I
hear excuses about how “unfair” life really is. Some whine about how they are
simply not as fortunate as others. I sincerely hope that you hold more positive
thoughts about yourself.
Putting
effort into reaching your goals, fulfilling your dreams, is a positive way to
live. Life is cluttered with negativity. It comes from family and friends and
others that surround us. Rising above this morass of self-doubt is no easy
task, but to do this, to reach the heights, begins with filling your mind with
the good stuff…allowing ideas to develop and grow instead of allows thoughts of
failure to fester and fill us with a lack of determination.
Learning how
to study will, over time, give each of us the glimpse of what it feels like to
get better grades, which allows us to move on to even greater heights of
learning. But, you say, I’m in a hurry and need to get through the upcoming
quiz or exam, before moving on to greater accomplishment. My recommendation is
to get into contact with Dr. Marc Dussault, whose best-selling book is helping
thousands of students who share you need and concern about getting better
grades. Here’s what he offers:
The 5-step
system you can use to organize your academic work, social activities, sports
and family responsibilities around your "peak performance periods"
for maximum results.
6 powerful
methods for remembering everything the teacher says and passing any exam or
test (while still having fun)
How to
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your exam performance but also help land you a dream job.
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