< February: Staying Focused

MARCH: effective studying

Main Points of Class

  • Study is your first professional work, not just a preparation for work.

  • The primary goal of studying is to learn. In addition, a critical skill you learn by studying is training the mind to concentrate on the work at hand – a fundamental characteristic of a good professional. It is made possible by studying “at the right time” and “in the right place.”

  • In professional life, people measure you by your performance. In school, you are measured, in great part, by your grades.

  • You need to develop good study habits now.

  • Learning is not just for school. It’s for your whole life. Get used to it. Get good at it.

In-class activity: Personal Appearance and Small Talk

  • The purpose of the Personal Appearance activity is to teach the basics of style and etiquette in social situations with regard to personal appearance.

  • Dressing well need not be about personal vanity, but about giving the best of ourselves to others and showing that we care about material details and the people around us.