Attention to detail

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When you double check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoes strings. If they didn’t toe them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things but from small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall attainment.

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Alex Schwazer

Alex schwazer was the gold medal champion the Olympic race walk. He was later banned for using drugs. He stated he felt relieved that he was caught. In his own words, “I couldn't take it anymore”.  He gave a tear filled press conference admitting his use of illegal substances.

Reflection

Alex Schwazer chose do the wrong and for that he was banned for the Olympics. The good thing is that he recognizes that he did wrong. His conscience was hurting him. Having to live with the fact that he cheated to win a gold medal must have been hard on him. Perhaps if he didn't use the drugs he might have still won it but now he will never know. If anything he would have been able to say he did his best and did it honestly and fairly.

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Summary

In a cross country race between two teams a remarkable act of righteousness happened. The first and second place runners were Dep and Jenna respectably. Dep held on to the first place spot for almost all the race. Then in the last 100 yards she popped the growth hip bone. She immediately stopped running because of the pain. Jenna who admitted that throughout the race was never able to pass her saw this and stopped. Instead of using this opportunity to pass Dep and win she stopped and helped Dep to the finish line where she gave Dep a slight push ensuring she won.

Reflection

This act shows the great sportsmanship that Jenna Huff has. I believe that more people should learn from her example. It is not whether you win or lose but how you do it. This act of kindness formed a great trust between the two. 

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Sarah’s Academic Success Story

Part 1

Time management became a key factor in my study skills for college. In high school, there were times I was able to study for an hour or two the night before a test and get away with it. This was not the case in college, I made sure in college I was prepared for each class. Sometimes that meant writing out the terms for the chapter we read (even if it wasn't required) to better understand them. That way, when the mid-term test came around I was able to understand what I was studying. I started taking excellent notes in college classes. I might have done this in high school, but in college I started typing up the notes after class. This helped me understand what I just went over in class then when I had a test one week later I was more likely to remember then as well.

My overall study method: Structured. One thing I learned was I had to adapt or change my study method according to the class. I couldn't study for a religion class the same way I studied for finance class. But making sure I had enough time to study for each class—even if it meant carrying a planner with me all the times was a big part of my success

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Work Together Part 1

I can and will work as part of the team as long as everyone in the team is willing to do work. I don’t like having to pick up slack, but I will if I know that my grade will be harmed otherwise. My greatest academic success was in my first semester when I had to write a 10-12 page research paper. It was the longest paper that I had ever been assigned and I was a little scared. Also, it was the first was the first paper where they just gave me the paper and told me to write about something. I had to argue in favor or against something, but it could be anything from the sky is blue to hypnotism. I wrote mine on hypnotism. I worked on this paper for weeks and weeks. Every night I would be doing research or writing, I put so much effort into this paper. It ended up being just under 12 pages but it was full on information. I turned it in and when I got it back a week or so later, I had received the first A+ of my college career. All my hard work paid off because I got the grade I deserve. I was really happy and proud of myself. 

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Report: Woods ignoring sick half brother

Tiger woods’ step brother is sick and tiger woods have done nothing to help. His family has stated that they have never asked tiger woods for a dime and even for tickets to his tournaments. Now however his brother is sick and they don’t have the means to be able to support him. Tiger woods have been ignoring his brother.

Reflection

It is a sad thing that someone with so much money is unwilling to help a sick family member. They may not be blood related but Tiger woods could do his family a favor and help him out. Money doesn’t make a great person. You don’t get respect just because you have money. Don’t let money change who you are and continue to be a good person

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Academic Success

Part 2

Laura B.’s Academic Success story

In high school I was one of the good students who didn't really have to study to be a good student. The information that I took on note usually sunk enough for me to be able to get by on the test by simply reviewing the material just before the class began. It wasn't that I didn't try, I had a 4.0 all throughout high school, but I never really had to put forth much of an effort to get the results that I wanted to see. In college however, that changed. Not only did I start studying and reading the book, but I began to understand that the little tiny facts were just as important as the general concept. My overall study method: I do the reading that is required for the classes, and I try to keep up. If I do fall behind, I usually use the reading I did not get to as an additional study aid. I take good notes in class an actually attend every class that I can sometimes, with volleyball, it’s tough because we are on the road a lot, but if I do miss class because of volleyball I make sure that I get the notes from another student in class. Also, for a subject such as chemistry, I can do practice problems to help me understand what the material means

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Academic Success

Part 1

My great academic success: In my principals of marketing class, we had to come up with a new product and sell it. My group ended up with a couple of supposedly bad students according to our teacher since they were the last ones picked. In the end, they helped out more than needed since I was the team leader I assigned them certain pieces of the project that became solely their responsibility. Delegating work always helps since it allows a group member individual work without separating the group.

English, Math, Foreign language tips: Math basically just takes practice. I always tell students to take a blank piece of paper and write everything you know about what you've learned or what you are studying in class. If you don’t remember everything or start drawing blanks, then you need to study more and review your notes. Note cards work really well for foreign language. Here are my final words of wisdom for students who want to get better grades in college: Go to class, make friends with people in class just in case you’re absent, and remember that you should want to learn.

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I will persist until I succeed

Part 2

How I’ve overcome an initial grade. When receiving a bad grade, I just try to do better on the second exam and study harder. It’s hard when you have your first test in a class and have no idea what to expect. The second one is usually easier since you know what to expect from your teachers.

My strategies for written assignments: start early and make sure you have id proofread. Also, with written assignments, having a timeline planned out can help you by setting a certain number of pages done by a certain day before the paper is due.

How I succeed in team projects: COMMUNICATION. Despite your group synergy, communication is critical. I remember I ran out of cell phone minutes constantly when working on a group project for my marketing research class. Its really important that everyone is on the same page and getting the same emails. The worst is when two people are working on the same portion of the project and don’t realize it.

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