Chapter One Discovering Yourself Master Student Map Why
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Chapter One Discovering Yourself Master Student Map
Why this chapter matters … • Visible measures of success—such as top grades and résumés filled with accomplishments—start with the willingness to discover who you are and what you want. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 2
What is included … • First step: Truth is the key to mastery • The Discovery Wheel • Learning by seeing, hearing, and moving: The VAK system • Learning styles: Discovering how you learn • Using your learning style profile to succeed Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. • Claim your multiple intelligences • The meaning of mastery • Motivation • Ways to change a habit • Power Process: “Ideas are tools” • Master Student Profile: Jerry Yang 3
How you can use this chapter … • Experience the power of telling the truth about your current skills. • Discover your preferred learning styles and develop new ones. • Define what you want from your education and your career. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 4
As you read, ask yourself: What if … • … I could discover my interests, skills, and passions—and build a successful education and career on them? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. 5