That’s the response I often hear when introducing the subject in conversation with a high school or college student. It shouldn’t be, as a cover letter is a critical component in the application process for most jobs—even part-time jobs and internships in high school. I like to work practical life skills into the tutoring mix …
The start of the school year can be tough on students of any age. Transitioning from the free time and relaxed schedule of summer to the required tasks and structure of the school year can be difficult. It takes our minds time to adjust. It’s tempting to prioritize getting in the last last drops of …
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Sweating the hard stuff Most of us are familiar with passive recreation, the likes of which include movie and TV watching, snacking and chatting, YouTubing, or just zoning out. You don’t have to do much and the entertainment and satisfaction payoff is significant. It’s relaxing to turn your brain mostly-off on occasion. At some point, …
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As important as what we say, is how we say it. Words are vessels. They carry meaning, intent, and tone. We want to select effective, compelling words that flow naturally. Accordingly, we want to minimize low-value, or throwaway, words: words that don’t add much in the way of interest, persuasion, or enticement. They’re the words …
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