7 questions of highly effective students

7 Questions of Highly Effective Students

Nestor Komarnytsky23 October 2013

LvBSMaster’s in Technology Management

A Few Words from History• Knowledge of some principles removes the

need for knowledge of many facts - Helvetius

• Knowledge is what remains in our minds after we forget everything we were taught -

B. F. Skinner

Legend

• A monk and a guard

Question 1

• Why do I study?– Which goals I pursue?– Whom do I want to become?– Do I use SMART method of goals settings?– How these goals influence my life in five years

from now?– Do I ask my school for help?

Question 2

• How do I study at that school/semester/subject?• Do I go for last night effort?Or• Even split during the semester?

• How does this influence my work and life attitude?• How does this enhance my reputation with current and future

employers?• How does it influence other students?

Question 3

• Am I ready to study?– How do I embrace new knowledge?– Can I manage Living-my-own-way habit?– Do I have ability to see a wider perspective?– Can I accept of authority of the school and of the

faculty?

Question 4

• Whom do I study with?– Can I be an efficient team player?– Can I meet and work with different people?– Are my co-students a good addition to my network?

Question 5• When do I study?

– When is it appropriate for my career?– When is it appropriate for my family?– Do I understand that the planning is the key for

success but… – attitude changes it all?

Question 6

• What do I get in return for my study?– How my studies improve my career options?– What leverage I will have for better networking?– Will I gain new knowledge and skills?– Will I have fun?

Question 7

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