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It is not surprising that motivation is shown to be one of the most important indicators for successful students – next to the feeling of being in control of one’s own learning course. When even highly intelligent students fail in their studies, it’s most often because they cease to see the meaning in what they were supposed to learn (cf. Balduf 2009), are unable to make a connection to their personal goals (Glynn et al. 2009) or lack the ability to control their own studies autonomously and on their own terms (Reeve and Jan, 2006; Reeve, 2009).
How to Take Smart Notes
Sönke Ahrens
Regular publicity and networking increase the chances of getting noticed by somebody who's interested in what you are doing — future customers, other entrepreneurs with a useful second opinion, or even a reporter writing about products like yours. Yes, there is a limit after which you can be labeled as a "self-promoter," but a lot of developers worry too much about it and barely act as a result. And if you are working on business software, doing sales is essential: business people send and receive offers all the time and won't get offended by a personalized pitch.
Typical Problems of Technical Founders
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Merely because you associate some stimulus with earlier pain or pleasure doesn't mean the stimulus will cause the same pain or pleasure today. Past experiences are often context dependent.
Seeking Wisdom_ From Darwin to Munger
Peter Bevelin
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