SCHOOL-SMART

RELEVANCY

• If we don't see relevancy in something, we assume it's not there.
• Value is to be found not solely in the elements of class, but by engaging.

BOREDOM

• 90% of your success and happiness is tied to your thinking. 10% is tied to your outside conditions.
• Slowing down your thinking will decrease your level of boredom

PROCRASTINATION

• The solution to procrastination is jump in.
• Getting started generates motivation and provides you with the energy to complete the task.

LISTENING

• 1st Level: Focused on your own life
• 2nd Level: Jumping to conclusions, over-reacting, interrupting, agreeing or disagreeing, evaluating self or others.
• 3rd Level: Distracted by something in your environment.
• 4th Level: Highly concentrated learning that is trying to analyze, memorize, and synthesize all at the same time.
• 5th Level: Realizations about yourself, others, and your class. Your mind is quiet and calm. You are totally present in the moment.