Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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(#100) Milestones: Endpoints or Checkpoints?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#100 Milestones remind me of the possibilities in life. Today when we speak of milestones we most likely are referencing some significant event—personally, professionally, politically, physically, emotionally, spiritually, or culturally. Video recommendation for the week: Perhaps some of us might … Continue reading →

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(#99) Dreams: Remaining Open to the Possibilities

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

“I never got this far in my dream.” -Bubba Watson- Last week (April 8, 2012), Bubba Watson won the Masters Tournament at Augusta (Georgia).  His shot from the trees instantly became golfing lore.  The announcer reminded us that Bubba has never … Continue reading →

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(#98) Fitness: A Better Version of Me

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

When it comes to your health be “responsibly selfish!” Treat yourself with respect. On January 1st of this year, my wife and I joined a number of friends in a New Years’ Day polar plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.  (Full … Continue reading →

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(#97) Study Skills: A Baker’s Dozen

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

“Everybody, sooner or later, sits down to a banquet of consequences.” -Robert Louis Stevenson, author- Back in the 13th century—one story goes—baker’s faced the possibility of severe punishment if they shorted an order. That is, if someone ordered a dozen donuts … Continue reading →

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(#96) Is Civility Part of Your D.N.A.?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Civility does not mean we all agree. It does mean, though, that we accept each other’s humanity and dignity as a person. NOTE to the reader:  “D.N.A.” in the title does not stand for what it usually does. At least … Continue reading →

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(#95) Test-Prep: Connecting Classroom Success to Career Success and Life Success

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

When you effectively use test-preparation strategies, you are not only getting ready for the exam at hand, you are building life-long skills. Relevant and connected. Each day I walk into the classroom I challenge myself with two questions: (1) “How can … Continue reading →

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(#94) A Good Memory Makes Connections

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

If I had to give just one tip for improving memory it would be to find connections—make the material (whatever it might be) relevant to your life. Connections This week in class, my students examined strategies for improving memory.  I … Continue reading →

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(#93) SQ4R: Strategic Reading Strategies for the Classroom and Beyond

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Reading remains a crucial skill. In fact, being able to read well is perhaps even more important today than it was in the past. Mark Twain reminded us that “the man who does not read good books has no advantage … Continue reading →

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(#92) Making Connections in the Classroom and the Boardroom

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

#92 Research tells us that as students build connections (relationships) between what they learn in class, read in their books, and experience  in their lives, they will improve their learning. Last week I wrote about “Success Strategies for the Classroom—and … Continue reading →

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(#91) Success Strategies for the Classroom—and the Business World

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Every so often we all can find wisdom in reminders of past lessons. Think of the following checklist as providing basic strategies that will move you toward a more active and successful life in school—and beyond. As a professor, I … Continue reading →

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