Everyone in life has feelings of inferiority and insecurity. Even the seemingly most confident people suffer from these feelings from time to time. We’re all human and will never be able to be perfectly secure, so we might as well use these feelings as fuel to help us move forward. Embrace Your “Darkside” and Use [...]

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  We all have inner voices in our heads that call the shots. Not actual inner voices, but the inner dialogue that serves as our conscience telling us what we should and shouldn’t do. Or more likely, what we can and cannot do. Each of us has a voice that serves as a “coach” that [...]

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Life is often made up of a series of big moments that are important. Winners typically conquer those moments while others seem to crumble under the pressure. Maybe you have a bog exam or a presentation coming up. Maybe it’s the job interview for the promotion you’ve been waiting for. Whatever the big moment is, [...]

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You probably enrolled in school because you have a vision for your life. Maybe its financial stability, providing for your family’s future, getting the big promotion at work or being the first member in your family to get a college degree. Whatever it is, it’s a dream worth pursuing. But how do we reach our [...]

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You hear a lot about the importance of motivation when it comes to being successful in college. Motivation has been touted as the secret to success in other areas of life such as eating right, exercise, career goals..heck, everything it seems can be achieved with the proper dose of motivation. But is motivation really the [...]

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Having a college degree is often what you need to propel you to success, but it’s not a sure ticket to the Promised Land. You also don’t learn everything you need to in college. Sure, you learn a lot of things, but there are some skills that you need to utilize in the real world [...]

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The typical online student has many hats to wear – parent, employee, friend, cook, maid, provider, etc. One of the reasons that students fail when they go back to school is that they haven’t learned to use one of the most effective words of all time – NO. Your two year old is probably an [...]

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Recent reports are showing that amidst the economic downturn people are going back to school to get their master’s degree. A master’s degree can mean a big difference in pay and potential, but having one doesn’t mean your ticket is punched to the top automatically. Below we take a look at the worst master’s degrees [...]

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The iPad has already made an indelible mark on the legal profession, but it’s barely scratched the surface. As the iPad continues to evolve, it will certainly integrate itself into the legal profession in ways we can only imagine. The savvy law professional who leverages these advancements has much to be excited about. Work Out [...]

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Let’s face it. Most people are on a fairly tight budget when they’re in college. That goes for on-campus and online students. The good thing is you’re investing in your future so it won’t always have to be that way. For right now though, you probably are on a tight budget and could use some [...]

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Not knowing your major can lead to a lot of wasted time and money. It can be hard to choose a major for many students. Often times the best way is to explore some basic courses that can help you discover your passion and talents. Below we take a look at some classes you can [...]

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We have all heard the advantages to using technology, both in and out of the classroom or on and off the job, but what about the downside?  Research studies show that overusing technology can go either way.  It can help but it can also hurt. Below are some disadvantages that may arise from over-using technology. [...]

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It seems that apps are all the rage these days. It’s like there’s an app for virtually everything. While it’s easy to get wrapped up into a mean game of Angry Birds there are some excellent apps that will help you get organized and be more productive. This is essential for everyone – especially busy [...]

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For most students, the New Year comes at the perfect time to set some school related goals. Whether you’re an online or on-campus student, you’re probably feeling refreshed and recharged after getting some time off for winter break. What better time to start the new semester and the new year by making a New Year’s [...]

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The 2011 blockbuster movie Limitless starring Bradley Cooper highlights the use of a fictitious super drug known as NZT that allows users to unlock full use of their brain and have nearly super natural focus. The movie showed how Cooper turned from an uninspired, lazy, and broke writer to a super genius managing multi-billion dollar [...]

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