1. Sherfield and Moody Cornerstones
Topic: Change
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2. What Do Employers Want?
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Capacity to change and learn quickly
• Work well with others
• Computer literacy
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3. Ten Cornerstones for Success
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Passion
Motivation
Knowledge
Resourcefulness
Creativity
Adaptability
Open-mindedness
Communication
Accountability
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4. Why Choose College?
• Most students say:
“Show me the money!”
What do you say?
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5. Education, Pay, and
Unemployment
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6. What Can College Do for You?
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Become more civically/politically engaged
Become more open-minded and accepting
Develop problem solving skills
Develop Computer/information literacy skills
Become more financially independent
Become a life-long learner
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7. Six Truths about College Success
#1. Success is about choices, sacrifices, change
-step outside your comfort zone
#2. Higher education is a two-way street
-you have to give in order to receive
#3. Self-motivation and -responsibility required
-no “victim mentality” allowed
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8. Six Truths about College Success
#4. Self-management is key
-remember 2-3 hour rule
#5. This is not high school
-recognize and embrace differences
#6. Eliminate “This isn’t Harvard” syndrome
-make the most out of your
experience
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9. Bringing About Change
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Change is a skill – it is learned
Change takes time – slow and systematic
Change requires an attitude adjustment
Change demands action and participation
Change is about working toward something
Change is about letting go and holding on
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10. Eliminating Roadblocks
• Eliminate “I CAN’T Syndrome”
– Focus on positive aspects of life
– Eliminate negative thoughts and self-talk
– Visualize your success
– Take responsibility
• What company do you keep?
– Seek out positive, optimistic people
– Avoid contaminated people who tear you down
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11. Set a Goal and Change Your Life!
• Think about a dream you have or a problem
you need to solve
• Commitment and self-motivation will help you
complete your goal
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12. Characteristics of Attainable Goals
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Reasonable – challenging but possible
Believable – you can do it!
Measureable – concrete, observable steps
Adaptable – life happens!
Controllable – you are responsible for change
Desirable – you must want it and own it
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13. Steps for Effective Goal-Setting
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Goal statement and target date
Action steps
Narrative statement
“I Deserve” statement
Personal signature and commitment
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14. Topic Reflections
• Evaluate your reasons for attending college
• Use goal-setting
• Get involved in the changes in life and
learning
• Eliminate negative self-talk
• Keep your sense of humor
• Be courageous and face your fears
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