Yes the subject is correct. This is not SPAM. And no one has taken over my PYAG Blog. Kantis Simmons here!
Today I don’t have a Success Tip, but wanted to show you one of my memorable life moments. I couldn’t hide this any longer.
I CANT BELIEVE I DID IT!
I can’t believe I did it, but I did. It took a lot out of me, but I found the courage to drop my pants LIVE in front of hundreds of people on stage. Yes down to my draws.
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In this business of professional speaking, I get the “perks” of meeting some awesome people. I meet some of the best students, teachers, administrators and other professionals who have similar passion as mine.
A few years back, I met a guy name Justin Driscoll who is the expert on deciding on a career and locating a career after college. Justin gives clear advice on what to do, where to go, and how to say it where locating a future career after college.
When he and I first met he shared with me some great things he had learned in college, and now has put them in his book “7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Graduated“.
In a one on one interview with Justin Driscoll I ask him some key questions about his book.
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Managing time, budgeting time, and utilizing the 24 hours accurately is a mandatory skill to develop if youwant to succeed academically and beyond. In the 4th part of our Academic Survival Skill Series we will look at time management – how successful studying starts with budgeting your time.
Recently, I was speaking to a friend of mine who is raising a family, working a forty hour a week job, and receiving her Master’s degree. And she simply said, “Kantis I need more time!”
Now you and I know we can’t get more time, but only use the time we have effectively.
In your quest to improve your grades, live your life and get it all done within 24 hours a day, here are a few “time tips” below:
- Develop a schedule that includes all “regular” activites, such as classes, a part-time job, meals, family, or practices (with an athletic team or group).
- Reserve time for sleep, exercising, and recreation
- Schedule review time for right after a lecture or right before a discussion of possible.
- Plan ahead for all major projects and exams. Don’t wait till last minute.
- Break up all your tasks and set them as time goals (Goal #1- search sources, Goal #2-review notes, etc)
- Attempt to study the same subject at the same time each day
- Take short breaks to reward yourself – you deserve it
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Have you ever been called or known as the “teacher’s pet” ?
Or accused of “brown nosing” the teacher ?
What about “kissing up“?
How about trying to “Suck up” or “Get In good” with your professor or teacher?
Don’t confuse these terms with someone who accurately participates in class for the purpose of improving their grades and understanding of the subject. There is a difference – one is after the favor of the teacher, and the other is after the content from the teacher.
Just recently while speaking at a high-school, I had a conversation with a student and he asked me the following question: Read More
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As I have traveled the country to various colleges, high schools and elementary schools I look for a few things. I first of all check out the architecture of the building I am going to, secondly I notice if the people are moving around slowly or swiftly; and lastly I ovserve the leadership and if there are any supportive parents around.
I must be honest, out side of God Almighty, my parents have been the #1 support to my success. I thank them for their discipline, love, long lectures and the thousands of woopings I received.
(In the above video, I even give the AGE of my last wooping. Can you guess it before watching the video? Leave me your guessed answer in the COMMENTS section below.)
I was honored to be the keynote speaker of the Million Fathers March, hosted by the Black Star project in Atlanta. This event encouraged fathers nationwide to drive their children to school the first day of class, and throughout the country men marched for this cause from school to school througout the neighborhood. I was the the closing speaker after marching from one elementary school to this location outside of a middle school.
Enjoy and let me know your thoughts on this video.
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When was the last time you asked for someone’s phone number, and realized later that you were missing one of the digits? Did you go into stalker mode, and replace that missing digit by calling the number with a 0, then a 1, then a 2… 3….4…..5……….9, until you got the appropriate person on the other line?
Taking notes in the classroom is similar to writing down an important phone number; If you don’t get all the digits, you will be unable to speak with the person you desire to talk to. The same is true when you don’t get the most important information during note taking in your classes; when it’s time to study for your test or exam you will be unequipped with the information for the next test or quiz.
To better assist you with note-taking, I want to detail “WHAT” to record and “HOW to record it when taking notes during class. Read More
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You might ask yourself, What are Academic Survival Skills?
Well these are techniques to make learning more efficient and more rewarding. Students who know these skills and use these skills get better scores on exams, enjoy the “student life”, and experience longevity in their academic pursuit.
Today, these skills can help you make the most of the time you devote to studying. They can help you to gain and maintain control of the subject matter. In the future, the development of these skills in school will contribute to make you a success in the work world, too.
As a high school student, traditional college student or adult student, your success depends on these. Understanding and developing these 7.25 Survival Skills is an investment for your TODAY and your TOMORROW. These survival skills are:
1. Learn How to Listen Carefully. Most of what you do in school is spend a majority of your day sitting in classroom listening. So it is essential to become an active listener.
2. Develop a Note-Taking System. While sitting in a class listening, the better your notes, the better your chances of doing better in your study sessions and on exams.
3. Learn How to Actively Participate In Classes. It is a huge plus when you can participate in class discussions. its imperative that you take advantage of the chances to express your opinions and test the ideas you gather in class. it also impresses your teacher and professors!
4. Learn How to Budget your Time. You have a set number of hours in the classroom, a set number of hours needed for studying, and other set hours for resting, eating, sleeping, working and enjoying life. How you mange, use, budget, or abuse this precious time will too determine your academic success.
5. Become a Great Reader. Researchers have shown that people who read well are more likely to do well academically. So its wise o bury bad habits while developing the the good habits of effective reading.
6. Perfect You Study Strategy. This skill may be the one skills that sets “A” students apart from average students. What you do before classes, during classes, and after classes contribute greatly to how you learn, understand and apply the concepts of the subjects you are learning.
7. Learn How to Prepare for Exams. P + O = Success. When you are PREPARED for testing OPPORTUNITIES success is inevitable. But if you don’t know how to review your notes, communicate the concepts of the subject and solve problems on exams will stunt your growth a successful student.
7.25 Learn How to Set Goals and Achieve them. What you want as a student, and when you want it as as student depends on you and your persistence to go after it. 80% of achieving any goal starts first by simply setting the goal.
These 7.25 skills are essential to your success today and tomorrow as a student. they are foundation to Play Your “A” Game in the classroom. As your partner and friend in academic success, I will personally take responsibility in assisting you with these skills and your development.
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Today I had the opportunity to spend time with friend and author G. Clarice on Inspire Me radio. She asked me to tell my story about my “mess” as a child and how I used that to not only lead to success but use it to empower other students.
This powerful conversation lead us to talk greatly on overcoming adversity as student.
You can tune in at your leisure at Blog Talk Radio by visitng www.blogtalkradio.com/inspiremeradio.
Inspire Me Radio – Kantis Simmons
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In my line of work I get the awesome opportunity to meet great people all across the country. While visiting schools, conference, churches and colleges I am able to share so many stories about life, school, and success. But now I’m able to show some of those stories on worldwide radio.
Hosted by JaQuanda Elder and LJ, I come out of the closet and share some of those tell all thoughts on “BeWorldwide Radio” . So listen in and enjoy as I spill tips on life success and academic success. I also reveal how my first book Playing Your “A” Game came about.
BEWorldWide Radio Interview w/Kantis Simmons
I would love to hear what you have to hear about this interview.
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