Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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#31 A Blogger’s Retrospective: 2010 in Review

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

It was back in May of this year when I made the decision to begin my first blog. I had 3 goals: Experience a new (for me) aspect of social media Develop and flesh out new ideas Provide something worthwhile—not … Continue reading →

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#30 Wisdom is….

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

I first became aware of Andrew Zuckerman’s book Wisdom: 50 Unique and Original Portraits when a friend sent me the Wisdom Trailer—a nearly 6 minute video montage of people sharing short clips of wisdom. At least, sharing wisdom from their … Continue reading →

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#29 We Never Know the Impact We Have

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

My student success classes have had a theme for the past few years: What is your dream—and what are you doing to get to your dream?  During our final class meeting of the term, students have an opportunity to share … Continue reading →

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#28 Ustabees, Liketodos, and Willtodos

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

In Commitment and Positive Attitudes, Paul Sims warns, Beware of the “ustabees.”  They swarm out of stale, inflexible attitudes that argue for doing things the way it used to be! Protect yourself by focusing on  what is NOW. Sometimes a touch … Continue reading →

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#27 Take a Good Look, America. Take a Good Look, World

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

While enjoying dinner with a few colleagues at the Iron Cactus in Austin, Texas one of my friends blurted out, “There’s a cat on a dog! And there is a rat on the cat!”  My immediate thought—no more margaritas for … Continue reading →

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#26 Free Hugs and Thank Yous

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

A song video and a magazine column inspired this post. This past week I shared a moving video with my students.  Passed on to me by a colleague, “Free Hugs” , is a wonderfully touching montage of young people smiling and offering … Continue reading →

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#25 Know Your Boundaries–Know Your Limits

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

A few weeks ago, my wife left a book on my desk. On the cover was a sticky note that said “Excellent!” The book: The Anger Solution: The Proven Method for Achieving Calm and Developing Healthy, Long-Lasting Relationships (John Lee, … Continue reading →

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#24 Words for Reflection

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

This past week I spent a considerable amount of time in airports and on planes. In between navigating TSA checkpoints, checking in with ticket agents, waiting in lines to board planes, looking for luggage in the baggage claim areas, eating … Continue reading →

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(#23) No Promises

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

I did not know Analiza Gobaton but her life had a profound impact on mine last week. Or, should I say, her death had a powerful impact. You see, last week, Ms. Gobaton was on her way to her children’s school … Continue reading →

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#22 What’s Important to You?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Steve Piscitelli

We have just reached the halfway point of our fall semester on campus. Students have completed their midterm exams; faculty are evaluating those exams and planning for the remainder of the semester.  While it is a time of a lot … Continue reading →

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