Böcker av Steve Piscitelli

When asked what advice they would pass along to those younger than themselves, a second-grade class offered "Learn how to tie your shoes!"A centenarian's wisdom proved more succinct: "Exercise and keep moving!"But who determines what is wise and what is not? Is wisdom contingent upon where we stand and what our experiences have been? Is it fluid and ever-changing?Sharing Wisdom Across the Ages presents a non-scientific look at wisdom from seven-year-olds to people ninety and older. You will read more than 300 brief responses about life lessons, advice, and questions. Like: The village eats before you do. (High school senior)How did you define meaning in your life as you left the workforce, your children grew up and created their own lives, and your friends passed away? (A Quadragenarian)I am not what others say I am. I am responsible for my own identity. (A Quinquagenarian)Take care of this earth. We should have done it for you. (A Septuagenarian)Let your kids develop their own wisdom. They need to learn to fly from the nest. (A Nonagenarian)More than a book of decades, this is a book of people in those decades. Beyond the conversations it can stimulate, this book may encourage your community to do a similar study to foster considered conversations about generational respect. The Growth and Resilience Network(R)

Hi, I'm Roxie. A dog. This is my story or, at least, a piece of it. Thank you for your interest.The short stories in this book share life as I see it from my paws and through my eyes. You will read about lessons I have learned about challenges, opportunities, fears, respect, curiosity, companionship, and mindfulness. Hopefully, my observations will help you on your journey. The biggest lesson I have learned is this: We all must learn to move beyond the biscuit-beyond immediate gratification-and discover the clues, lessons, and opportunities that surround us. To do that, though, we must pay attention. I focus on where I am. The smells in front or to the side of me or the cool beach sand beneath my body. If a cat is nearby, I want to go up and get to know it. Of course, they ignore me. That's another story. When my story started, I didn't have much going for me. You see, I was abandoned on the side of a road. I am not sure why or by whom. I don't remember much about my mother. I don't know when I was born. That person who left me must have known someone would help me. And someone did. In fact, more than one human has blessed my life. Every time I smell, stare at, or paw something there is a reason. In part, this book will allow you to pause and reflect on your present moments. I hope my simple stories and insights will motivate you to ask deeper questions about your stories and to reflect on the who, what, why, and where of your purpose. My person, Steve, and I found each other for a greater reason than giving me a place to sleep and eat. You will learn that as the relationship I have with Steve continues to develop so does our purpose. It continues to evolve as I believe it does for all of us-canines and humans.I am a work in progress. And so is Steve. And so are you. I offer a hearty "Woof!" to all of us as we, slow down, move beyond the biscuit, and embrace the wonders life has to offer.

For Study Skills courses. Study Skills immediately has the student address an age-old question, Why do I have to take this course?, through assessment of strengths and weaknesses and critically applying what is relevant to their situation. Assessment of strengths and weaknesses allow students to self-identify what they already do well as a whole and what they need to improve, then take shorter assessments specific to the study skill topic of each chapter. Chapter opening situations are presented through crisply written 'problem based learning' vignettes to engage in critical thinking and is referenced in key points to reinforce the R.E.D. model. Each chapter concludes with the reader asked to critically apply objectives and strategies and propose a plan for the student in the scenario, again 'problem based learning'. Priority management is a key feature and distinct from time management, as well as Information literacy coverage including social media and how to write for social media - strong and timely. TECHNOLOGY OFFERING: MyStudentSuccessLab is available with this book upon request. It is an online solution designed to help students Start strong, Finish stronger by building skills for ongoing personal and professional development. Go to http://mystudentsuccesslab.com/mssl3 for a Point and Click DEMO of the Time Management module.