Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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(#90) Using Learning Preferences to Make Connections

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

It’s one thing to understand what your preference for learning is. It is quite another, to do something with that knowledge. Remember, knowledge is NOT power. The APPLICATION of knowledge brings you POWER. When we speak of style, we generally … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning Styles | 1 Comment

(#89) Set Your Goals and S.O.A.R.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

You can write the most specific and realistic and timely goal you can think of—but it will be useless (a fantasy) without ACTION.  You have to put the “do” behind the “want to do.” Video recommendation for the week: When … Continue reading →

Posted in Dreams, Goals | 1 Comment

(#88) Information Literacy: Not All Information is Created Equally

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

What we have to remember is that the explosion of information does not necessarily equate to an explosion of credible knowledge. Video recommendation for the week: Maybe it is the heat of the political campaign season. The ads, debates, robocalls, … Continue reading →

Posted in information literacy, Social Media | 5 Comments

(#87) Priority Management: Are You Doing the Right Things or Are You Just Doing Stuff?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

We cannot stop time, create time, or control time. But we all can effectively manage our priorities. Time management is a myth.  Can’t be done.  I can manage my finances (spend less, earn more). I can manage my weight (eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Priority management | 12 Comments

(#86) A Model for Critical Thinking

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

What is common sense is not always common practice. As a skill, critical thinking is a no-brainer; especially in a democratic society.  Yet what is common sense is not always common practice. Today, let’s examine a model that will help us be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Critical Thinking, Study Skills | 24 Comments

(#85) Study Skills: Do I Really Need This Stuff?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

Study skills are really about discipline; about developing habits that move you and me (not just students) closer to our goals; about little choices that have huge results. It is not unusual for students to be a bit “put off” … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipline, Study Skills | 9 Comments

(#84) Your Small Choices Create Your Larger Life

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Steve Piscitelli

As part of our larger community we have an obligation to help it and nurture it to an ever better place.  But we also need to be mindful of the balance in our lives—if not for ourselves, then for those … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, creating your future | 5 Comments

(#83) A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2011 in Review

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Steve Piscitelli

Consider this a look back as we look ahead to the New Year. Perhaps a nugget or two will provide inspiration.  It was back in May of 2010 when I made the decision to begin my first blog. I had 3 … Continue reading →

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(#82) Hit the Reset Button: Reprise

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Steve Piscitelli

While we may not always have the opportunity to find, at the needed time, a quiet place to just “be,” the advice is worth heeding.  Stop. Be. Reset. I wrote the words above in October of this year (Hit the … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance | 8 Comments

(#81) Psychic Wages and Passion

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Steve Piscitelli

Questions were asked; minds were stretched; and the real world came to campus. During my undergraduate college years, a sociology professor (Norman Pollock) introduced me to the concept of “psychic wages.” These are non-monetary benefits we derive from an action. … Continue reading →

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