Daylight Remittance Time a Better Name for Our Time Tinkering

Daylight Remittance Time a Better Name for Our Time Tinkering A penny saved is a penny earned, the other big BenBen Franklindeclared. He also declared a keen, somewhat satiric interest in a notion much like daylight savings timein part because of another of his maxims Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man, healthy, wealthy and wise, one of the earliest slogans championing what we now call work-life balance.Unfortunately and peculiarly, unlike pennies that are earned in exchange for labor or serendipitously found, those saved spring and summer hours have to be paid for in other hours.These are the hours that are sacrificed in the morning to get those extra hours in the resulting longer evenings even though, as is pointed out in an excellent analytical and historical overview, Daylight Saving Time Myths, by Brian Dunning at Skeptoid.com, DST tends to keep dawn and its usual clock time synchronize d, as advancing the clock compensates for the earlier dawn on the longer days.More Damage and Costs than Savings or Bonus?Where not seen as a savings, that extra hour has, in at least one instance, been taken to be a magical bonus. Apparently, when DST was introduced in the U.S., some farmers complained that the extra hours of sunlight during DST would burn their crops. Really, or so I read somewhere.But, yarn or not, that story nicely encapsulates the misconception that somehow we all get an extra something without giving up anything to get it or we really get to save sunlightperhaps mora than we need or is good for us or our crops.Since shifting the clock settings is like paying a penny to get a penny, why on Earth would anyone think of calling those evening hours daylight savings?Daylight remittances makes more sense, since, like money shifted from one place to another, the DST daylight hour saved is shifted from morning to evening, as the clock is shifted ahead one hour. Perhaps because saving or savings sounds like virtuous Puritan thrift, it feels like a satisfying achievement, unlike remittance, which suggests no such thing, except a likely additional cost, in the form of a remittance fee, e.g., screwed up sleep cycles or DST cluster headaches.In general, savings sounds like a better deal than remittanceunless youre getting, rather than paying for one.Daylight Energy Savings?The frequently trumpeted rationalization for the name daylight savings time, namely, that it saves energy, is hotly disputed and complex, with one study or another suggesting minimal or no energy savings, while others suggest worsenet energy losses, especially since the 1970s and the air-conditioning boom at home, the office and in businesses.To see why its not obvious that there will be energy savings, imagine a village that has 100 homes and a factory that employs 100 people who live in those homes, but who also all work in one large factory space, e.g., on an assembly line where there is only a day shift. By delaying the onset of darkness by shifting the clock one hour ahead in the spring, the factory doesnt have to turn on its 20 overhead lights during the shift. Theres an energy savingsHowever, every one of those 100 workers has to turn on at least 100 lights, maybe more, if they are all inveterate early risers who habitually get up at, say 6 a.m., in a zone where the summer days are not substantially longer, since they have to get up a dark hour earlier than they would on Standard Time to get up at what DST identifies as 6 a.m.Geographically, such a pure 1-hour shift in a 12-hour cycle is not only a theoretical possibility its also a fact. At the equator, DST translates into a perfect 1-hour shift, in an unvarying base of 12 hours +/- 10 minutes of daylight, 12 hours-/+ of darkness all year round.Admittedly, among the 11 countries crossed by the equatorwhich seems to be about 10 feet wide, as suggested by the experiment I witnessed in equatorial Kenya sh own in photo here, where draining water reversed from clockwise to counter-clockwise flow, ceasing altogether at one spot smack in the middle, only Brazil has DST, and only in various southern and central regions.Colombia tried it, for one year1992-1993. Farther north or south relative to the equator, the number of countries on DST increases, but with a corresponding increase in the variation of the day/night lengths.In other relatively daylight-invariant zones, DST most closely approximates a pure remittance, with no savings. But, what about the rest of the year, after DST ends? When clocks fall back, as they just did on November 3rd, they return to Standard Time.Ben Frankly speaking, I think that too is a misnomer.It should be called Daylight Re-remittance Time.

Pumping Extremely Hot Metal, Part 1

Pumping Extremely Hot Metal, Part 1 Pumping Extremely Hot Metal, Part 1 Pumping Extremely Hot Metal, Part 1For two long days and nights, Professor Asegun Henrys gruppe of researchers at Georgia Techs Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering anxiously watched their new ceramic pump move molten tin heated to record-high temperatures. At any moment, they expected something to go wrong. The extreme heat could shatter a shaft, break a bearing, melt a seal, as it did during countless tests conducted throughout the pumps four-year development cycle. The students were forced to monitor the machine in case it started leaking dangerously hot metal. They didnt want to burn down the lab.Henry and his students hoped this test would be different. Over the years, the team developed a number of innovations and improvements to perfect a pump they and others expect to spur a new generation of highly efficient, low-cost systems for storing, transporting, and converting surplus thermal energy produced by renewables like solar and wind. It could serve as a new, cheaper type of battery that could generate electricity when needed, big challenge in the advancement of renewable energy. The nuclear and chemical processing industries, among others, could also use the system for advanced applications.Its a big undertaking because you have to change the whole infrastructure of the system.Prof. Asegun Henry, Georgia TechTo handle those needs, the pump had to withstand temperatures that could exceed 1,600 K (1,326 C), making it the first of its kind. As testing moved into its third day, the new pump held. Based on past failures, though, the team expected the worst. Georgia Tech Graduate Student Caleb Amy pours molten tin into a crucible. Image Christopher Moore / Georgia TechThe ChallengeAlmost every form of energy conversion creates heat, making it one of the most prevalent forms of energy. When used for mechanical work, thermal energy is most efficient when it can be moved, stored, and converted at its highest possible temperature. But most of todays pumps and compressors cant handle that extreme heat and must be stored in a cooler parte of the system, limiting the systems overall efficiency. The components usually made from superalloys and ceramics break, corrode, weaken, or wear when exposed to high-temperature liquids for an extended period.The need for a stable heat storage and transfer system is especially important for advanced and emerging nuclear energy applications. The system, for example, could serve as a less expensive, more efficient, and faster way to cool down a reactor in case of an emergency. Finding that solution, Henry says, has been a grand challenge in the nuclear energy industry and one of the main reasons the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E) is funding his work.The scary thing with nuclear is the runaway effect, where the reactor heats up faster than you can cool it, Henry says. This type of pump can move hea t faster, and the liquid will stay warmer before it boils. That buys you a whole lot of safety.Please see Part 2 of Pumping Extremely Hot Metal to discover the challenges Henry and his team faced in designing the pump, how they overcame those challenges, and if the new design passed the test. Read MoreNanotechnology Fuels Safe Lithium Ion BatteriesGreen Air ConditioningFlying to Space on schmetterlingsschwimmen Wings For Further Discussion

A Guide to Paralegal Certification

A Guide to Paralegal CertificationA Guide to Paralegal CertificationThe American Bar Association defines certification as a process by which a non-governmental agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain predetermined qualifications specified by that agency or association. Certification usually involves passing an examination established by the sponsoring organization and meeting specified educational and/or experiential requirements. Presently, certification forparalegals is a voluntary process no mandatory examination for legal assistants exist in the United States. However, the certification issue has been a subject of considerable interest and debate for the past several years among paralegal organizations, bar associations, and state legislatures. A paralegal certification demonstrates to employers a commitment to the profession and a mastery of certain skills and knowledge necessary to the field. Skills and knowledge tested by certification exa minations include an advanced knowledge of legal procedure, ethics, and substantive law as well as research, communication and writing skills. Many paralegals obtain professional designations after they have gained a few years of experience in the field. While certification is not a prerequisite to paralegal employment, it may enhance your professional credibility, employment prospects, and income potential. Below is an overview of several common paralegal certifications. National Association of Legal Assistants Issuing Body The National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA), headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, began sponsoring a certification examination (Certified Legal Assistant) in 1976. NALA also offers advanced specialty exams. Designation Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) or Certified Paralegal (CP). Over 12,000 paralegals have earned the use of this professional designation. In 2004, NALA registered the mark CP for those who prefer to use the term paralegal instead of legal assistant. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for the CLA/CP examination, a legal assistant must meet one of the following alternate requirements 1. Graduation from a legal assistant program that is Approved by the American Bar Association orAn associate degree program orA post-baccalaureate certificate program in legal assistant studies orA bachelors degree program in legal assistant studies orA legal assistant program which consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours (900 clock hours or 90 quarter hours) of which at least 15 semester hours (225 clock hours or 22.5 quarter hours) are substantive legal courses. 2. A bachelors degree in any field plus one years experience as a legal assistant. Successful completion of at least 15 semester hours (or 22.5 quarter hours or 225 clock hours) of substantive legal assistant courses will be considered equivalent to one years experience as a legal assistant. 3. A high school diploma or equivalent plus seven (7) years experience as a legal assistant under the supervision of a member of the Bar, plus evidence of a minimum of 20 hours of continuing legal education credit to have been completed within a 2-year period prior to the examination date. Examination. The CLA/CP examination is a two-day comprehensive examination based on federal law and procedure. The major subject areas of the examination are Communications, Ethics, Legal Research, Human Relations and Interviewing Techniques, Judgment Analytical Ability and Legal Terminology. The substantive law section consists of five mini-examinations covering the American Legal System and four areas of substantive law as selected by examinees. National Federation of Paralegal Associations Issuing Body The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) offers the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination (PACE). Designation PACE - Registered Paralegal or RP Eligibility Requirements An associates degree in paralegal studies obtained from an institutio nally accredited school, and/or ABA approved paralegal education program six (6) years substantive paralegal experience ORA bachelors degree in any course of study obtained from an institutionally accredited school and three (3) years of substantive paralegal experience ORA bachelors degree and completion of a paralegal program with an institutionally accredited school, said paralegal program may be embodied in a bachelors degree and two (2) years substantive paralegal experience OR Four (4) years substantive paralegal experience on or before December 31, 2000. Examination The Paralegal Competency Examination (PACE) is a two-tiered exam. viech I addresses general legal issues and ethics. As the need arises, a section for state-specific laws may also be developed. Tier II addresses specialty sections. The National Association for Legal Professionals (Nqua) Issuing Body The NALS (formerly known as the National Association for Legal Secretaries), offers three certifications the ALS (its basic certification), the PP (for paralegals) and the PLS (an advanced certification). Designations ALS, PP, and PLS Eligibility Requirements ALS - To be eligible to take the ALS exam, you must have completed one of the following an accredited business/legal course,the NALS Legal Training Course, orone year of general office experience. PP - To sit for the PP certification exam, a non-degreed paralegal must have five years experienceperforming paralegal/legal assistant duties. A paralegal with a post-secondary degree, other certification or a paralegal certificate must only have four years experience, while a candidate with a paralegal degree need only have three years experience. PLS - Any person with three years experience in the legal field may take the examination. Membership in NALS is not a requirement. A partial waiver of the three-year legal experience requirement may be granted for post-secondary degrees, successful completion of the ALS exam or other certifications. The maximum waiver is one year. Examination ALS - The ALS is a 3-part exam covering written communications office procedures and legal knowledge and human relations and judgment. PP - The PP certification exam is administered in four parts and coverswrittencommunications, legal knowledge and skills, ethics and judgment skills and substantive law. Candidates may retake any failed portions of the exam. Recertification is required every five years but may be accomplished through the accumulation of continuing legal education hours and activities PLS The PLS exam is a one-day, four-part examination which is broken down as follows Part 1 - Written Communications, Part 2 Office Procedures and Technology, Part 3 Ethics and Judgment and Part 4 Legal Knowledge and Skills. American Alliance of Paralegals Issuing BodyTheAmerican Alliance of Paralegals, Inc.(AAPI) Designation AACP Eligibility RequirementsEvery paralegal seeking American Alliance certification must possess no less than five (5) years of substantive paralegal experience and meet one (1) of the following three (3) educational criteria (a) A Bachelor or advanced Degree in any discipline from an accredited institution or (b) An Associate Degree in paralegal studies from an ABA approved paralegal program or a program which is a voting institutional member of the American Association for Paralegal Education or (c) A Certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program or a program which is a voting institutional member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. To prove that you fulfill the eligibility requirements, the AAPI requires candidates to submit, along with a processing fee, a certified copy of official educational transcripts and an affidavit or declaration from an attorney attesting to your substantive work experience. ExaminationNone Maintenance/RecertificationIn order to maintain American Alliance certification, every AACP shall renew his/her certification status every two (2) years and complete eighteen (18) hours of continuing legal education (CLE), with two (2) of the eighteen (18) hours being in ethics. Proof of completion of the requisite CLE along with the two-year renewal fee in effect at the time of renewal shall be submitted to the Commission. At the time of renewal, an AACP must be employed as a paralegal.

The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask

The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask The 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask DeZube The best interview questions tell you about the person behind the resume, revealing the job candidates personality, strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, skills and abilities. The best interview questions also benefit job seekers by giving them an opportunity to speak to details that dont fit on a resume. While a savvy interviewer always includes questions tailored to the position, our list of the 10 best questions works across a variety of industries and job descriptions: 1. From everything youve learned about this role, me and our company, tell me how you feel youd make a contribution. This interview question sorts people into two categories: contenders and also-rans. Those who have really prepared will love this opportunity to shine and stand out, demonstrating that they have done all the homework that can absolutely be done in todays world of instant information, says Darrell W. Gurney, career coach and author of Never Apply for a Job Again: Break the Rules, Cut the Line, Beat the Rest. Those who havent will stumble and try to put some generic response together, which will be obvious. 2. Why should we hire you? This is among the best interview questions because it asks job candidates to define what sets them apart from the intense competition in todays job market, says Doug Schade, principal supervising executive recruiter, Winter, Wyman CompanyNew York Accounting Finance. Faced with a big stack of resumes telling a similar story, this question helps you determine the best candidate. An interviewee who does a great job explaining how her unique experience, education, industry credentials, and personal interests will power your business will do the same thing for your company once hired. 3. If you could start your career over again, what would you do differently? While no one likes to dwell on past regrets, this can be a good question to ask, says Brendan Courtney, president of staffing firms Randstad Finance Accounting and The Mergis Group, Boston. Asking a candidate to explain the major decisions he has made, highlighting the positive and negative, reveals the persons ability to make calculated decisions based on past professional and personal experiences. It also lets candidates share their vision for the future and their ambitions. 4. When I contact your last supervisor and ask which area of your work needs the most improvement, what will I learn? I love this question because its the one that actually garners an honest response from the candidate, says career coach Lauren Milligan of ResuMayday, a Warrenville, Illinois, career-counseling firm. No amount of finesse will influence this answer because when the supervisor is brought into the conversation, the candidate knows the truth will come out anyway. Essentially, its the same question as what is your biggest weakness, phrased in an unexpected way. 5. Describe the best boss you ever reported to. This is a great interview question because it tells you about past relationships, says Kathy Downs, recruiting manager, Robert Half Finance Accounting, Menlo Park, California. Because it highlights the personality and work types the applicant meshes with best, the interviewer can gain greater insights into the candidates communication skills, work style and potential cultural fit, she says. Follow up with questions about what made the relationship clickwas it personality, performance, or perhaps a cheerleader type of boss?Does the candidate prefer autonomy to handholding, or was he inspired by a mutual drive to achieve organizational goals? 6. Tell me about what motivates you. Ask these questions in sequence to better understand the interviewees motivations, explains Janette Marx, SVP with Adecco Staffing US, Melville, N.Y. If what drives the interviewee matches the position and yourcorporate culture, you have a winner. 7. What frustrates you? When the candidate then talks about past frustrations, he reveals details about his personality, diplomacy skills and ability to work on teams. Does the candidate answer by discussing minor irritations or ways that he successfully resolved serious conflicts over time, budgets, or priorities? The latter are candidates who have positive intelligence. 8. Tell me about the toughest negotiation youve ever been in. Every job involves negotiation, and this question yields insight, not only in their direct negotiation skills, but also how the job seeker navigates difficult situations, Marx says. The best negotiators answer this question by laying out both sides of the problem and then explaining how they aligned the issues or followed a process to a mutually-agreeable solution. 9. How do you involve your staff when an important company strategy decision needed to be made? The candidates answer tells you whether a manager is secure enough to involve others in strategic decision-making, says Jayne Mattson, senior vice president, Keystone Associates, Boston, a career management firm. How the job seeker involves his staff via written communication, one-on-one or in a group setting tells you a lot about their management style. 10. Where do you see yourself in five years? With this question, its not what the candidate says but how she says it thats important, says Joey V. Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR, a managed HR services firm in Washington, D.C. If you see someones eyes light up at the thought of the future, then you can tell this is a very ambitious person who knows where they want to go and will do everything in their power to help ensure your organization gets them there. One Last Question For You Interviewing is both an art and a science, and with enough preparation, you can reap the rewards in the form of an awesome new hire whos eager to join your team. Want to make sure youre finding the most qualified talent to choose from? Join for free today. As a member, youll receive interview advice, hiring tips, special offers, industry trends, and much more. With expertise, you can be sure youre asking insightful questions that are tailored to your hiring needs so you find the right kinds of candidates.

10 Tips About How to Keep Your Job

10 Tips About How to Keep Your Job 10 Tips About How to Keep Your Job 01 Be the Go-to, Indispensible Person Who Has Needed Organization Knowledge Echo/Cultura/Getty Images If your current employer appears to be taking appropriate actions during whatever tough times they are experiencing, you will want to ensure that you keep your job.If you believe your employer is unstable and insecure, now is the time to move on to a new employer. In any economic times, job searching specialists recommend keeping your resume up-to-date in case an opportunity too good to miss appears for you.Additionally, it is important to build and maintain touch with your business network. When you decide to job search, they can help you with tips and leads. Its difficult to create a network when you suddenly find yourself unemployed.Please take these words to heart. Whether an employer will share them with you or not, these are ten reasons why an employer will keep you employed- when others are not.Of course, economic mishaps can take down even the best employees (for example, the company closes), but for anything short of this environment, do these things and exhibit these charac teristics to stay on the list of good employees.More About Moving to a More Recession-Proof Company or JobTop Ten Reasons to Quit Your Job5 More Reasons for Quitting Your JobPlan Your Search for an HR JobHow to Find Jobs in Human Resources- Fast

How to Stand Out During a Job Interview

How to Stand Out During a Job Interview How to Stand Out During a Job Interview Helpful tips on how to stand out from other candidates during a job interview.You’ve gotten the interview- that’s half the battle. Now, it’s time to ace the interview and get an offer. That might be a little more difficult. With the job market today, there could be dozens of others that are vying for the same job as you. Because of this acing the interview is crucial, but not enough. You need to find new ways to stand out from the rest of the interviewees, and do something that makes the interviewer remember you from the sea of faces.Start out strong.First impressions are often the most memorable. Besides the interviewer, make sure to be polite to all the staff that you encounter, including front desk attendants. When you finally do meet your interviewer, greet them with a firm handshake and eye contact. If you’re asked how you are or how your day is doing, answer in a clear and succinct manner. You can even memorize some different answers to the simple question of “How are you?”Do your research.Some of the most successful candidates are those that make sure to research the company and the specific position they’re applying for before the interview. Most companies have a website full of information specifically talking about their business and their mission. If you know who your interviewer will be beforehand, it doesn’t hurt to do some research on them as well. Do they have a blog where they talk about business? Do you they have a LinkedIn or other social media profiles? You should take a short amount of time to peruse through what’s available.Talk about improvement.Be prepared to talk about where you see yourself specifically in the company. In this case, talk about how you believe you would excel in the company atmosphere, and ideas you have for improving yourself and the company. Be very careful not to criticize current practices of the company- instead, talk about ways that the company could become more efficient or ideas for improving c ustomer relations.Stay in interview mode.From the moment you pull into the company parking lot to the moment you leave that parking lot, you should be in interview mode. You have no idea who is watching and aware of your actions. As mentioned earlier, you should be polite and courteous to all employees, even if they aren’t directly involved in the hiring process. Even after the interview, it is possible that your behavior is being monitored to see your reactions. Don’t lose a potential job offer by making a simple mistake.Ask your own questions.Many times during an interview, the interviewer will ask if you have any questions. This is your time to shine. Interviewers want to see that you’re interested and willing to learn more about the company and the position. This also gives you more control of the direction the interview is going. Some good questions to ask are: What are the main challenges of this position? What are you looking for in the idea candidate? What does a typic al day at company look like?Follow up afterwards.Even after you leave the interview, your work isn’t over. It’s time to let the interviewer know that you are still interested in the position, and are thankful for the time they spent interviewing you. Sending over a personal thank you note can be a great way to gain more respect from the interviewer, as well as the added benefit of keeping your name fresh in their mind. Make sure to reference specific parts or conversations from the interview- avoid being generic.

Why interning in my mid-40s was an invaluable career move

Why interning in my mid-40s was an invaluable career move Why interning in my mid-40s was an invaluable career move Internships aren’t only for college students and recent grads. The fact is that many people of all ages and experience take internships or even entry-level positions for a myriad of reasons. Many of them are changing careers or are simply looking to dabble in something new - something in which they’ve always been interested.If one could financially afford it, taking an internship or an entry-level job is not necessarily a bad idea. Here are six women who’ve done it at different times in their lives, and their honest advice to those considering it.1. It could kickstart your career“I was 26 when I landed my first internship, as a UX/UI  design intern at a development agency - it was a fantastic learning experience and a great way to get my foot in the door in a very competitive industry,” says Rachel Carroll, the senior head of user experience at Studysoup. “Being an intern can be very challenging at any age, particularly so if you choose to intern later in life. Internsh ips consist of working long and hard hours, meeting difficult expectations with little to no pay, and often many sacrifices must be made. Being able to intern without having to carry a financial burden was a luxury that most do not have later in life, and this can make pursuing an internship exceptionally challenging.“The internships I pursued, although they were extremely challenging, were the starting point to my career, and I will always be thankful. I would always encourage anyone interested in gaining experience in a new career to intern if they are financially able to do so. I would also encourage it even if it may seem impossible to pursue. Often times the most challenging part of beginning a new career is the beginning itself.”2. Be aware that it might help and hurt you“I decided to take an internship in human resources at the corporate headquarters for a large international company,” says Nikki Larchar, SHRM-CP. “I was 28 years old. The job entailed a lot of entry -level tasks like inputting data, faxing, organizing their large file cabinet, etc. All the things one can imagine an intern would be responsible for.“Pros: I was able to gain experience at a large firm, where all of my previous experience was at a small business level. I gained many connections within the organization while I was there for three months. I was provided the opportunity for full-time employment at the end of my internship. I learned how to corporate HR departments function.“Cons: I didn’t gain any tangible skills. They offered me an entry-level position at the company, which I was overqualified for. I was also overqualified for the internship as I already had years of experience in human resources. Ultimately, they could not match the salary amount that I was previously at with the entry-level position.“I would both encourage and discourage. I would encourage those that are looking to go into a new field to try out an internship position. It’s a great way to get your foot in the door, learn new skills, show the organization how amazing you are and network with people within the industry you are hoping to get into. I would discourage individuals from accepting an internship in a field where they already have experience. Following the internship, during the interview process, I had to remind the interviewers that I had previous experience before the internship. It felt as though I had to keep stating that I had work experience outside of the internship and that I was at a level higher than intern or entry-level. Who knows how many of my applications or resume submissions never made it to the next round in the recruiting process simply because I had the title ‘intern’ as my most recent position.”3. Internships provide a lot of value“I changed careers when I was in my late 40s,” says Laura MacLeod, HR expert, consultant, and therapist. “I had a relatively successful career as a professional actress, but roles were scarce and I wanted/needed to find something else. I went back to school in New York City to get a Masters in social work (MSW) - the program included an unpaid internship for two years. Year one: internship at supported housing/residence for mentally ill. Year two: internship in a high-needs high school. Both experiences were invaluable for a few reasons.“1. I had no experience in these settings or in the role of social worker/counselor. As an intern, that was fine - clearly the expectation. No pressure to prove myself. 2. Learning by doing is the norm. Mistakes will happen and the on-the-job experience shows you the real world right away. 3. Networking, professional behavior - these were things I knew I could bring to the internship. They helped me get the most out of the experience. Not being 22 was an asset. I had no problem fitting into the culture and using my people skills to excel and connect.”4. An internship can be the right step forward“I am 34, and I will be starting an inte rnship in two weeks at a PR firm and, looking at the photos of the other interns, I feel like Robert DeNiro - like I will be the Intern Mother,” says Jordanna Stephen. “I felt like it was something I owed to myself. While in college, I had a very brief PR intern experience at a very well-known PR firm. But after that, I didn’t gain any more experience in my field. I was pretty much self-taught, with the exception of the basics I learned in college. I took other jobs and, at the age of 34, I want to re-enter the PR world, and can’t do it without the current know-how.“My dad always said, ‘You have to pay your dues,” and when the opportunity presented itself, I just thought, ‘If not now, then when?’ I start in two weeks and I am nervscited (nervous + excited), but, if I want to move forward, I have to take a brief step back. I get hands-on learning experience from experienced PoweR women who are genuinely interested in my development, regardless of age. I get to meet other young women who I would probably never get a chance to connect with.Cons include feelings of inadequacy, having to learn or re-learn things, taking a dip in salary and being the oldest intern there. [But] I would totally encourage someone to do it. You should always go for your dreams no matter the age. And you never know how your example might encourage someone else to step outside of their comfort zone. There’s a quote: ‘Great things never came from inside your comfort zone.’ And it’s true. We could always learn more and there is nothing shameful really about being an older intern or taking an entry-level position. It just shows determination and drive. And, even in failure (as in if you didn’t like it or it just didn’t work out), there is success because now you know.”5. Internships are new opportunities, and they don’t have to be for the long haul“After shuttering a business I founded and ran for 20 years in Atlanta, it was necessary that I downsize from two houses in Georgia and move to an apartment in Arlington, Virginia, where my husband had started a business,” says Patty Lundy, writer and editor. “I was at a loss as to the path I needed to follow to find my ‘new life.’ I made friends easily and enjoyed most of the networking, but I did not find a good place to land. I picked up the occasional gig developing content for clients’ websites or corporate stories, but it was slow going. I needed more.“Cleaning up my desk one day, I ran across a recruiter’s business card, got on the website, and nonchalantly entered ‘writer’ into the ‘positions available’ search tab. Voila! Recruiter called in 20 minutes, Three days later, I met with the recruiter, was fully vetted in a couple of days, then met with the employer and, within a week of my first inquiry, was offered and accepted a six-month gig with Navy Federal Credit Union. It was a complete 180 from what I had ever known. I was 60! I had been my own boss for 30 years. The work was way beneath my abilities (writing email and text messaging, brochure copy, and other marketing communications), but it was a wonderful experience.“I could not see myself transitioning to full-time job, so when the offer was made to shift to real employee status, I bolted out the door. Happy to be free, but happy to have gone through the experience. Pros were meeting so many interesting people (some interesting in a wonderful way, some interesting in an awful way!), experiencing first-hand how large organizations with lots of ‘teams’ work together, having a well-defined set of tasks every day and carrying out what was required, being paid every two weeks, making a couple of friends I will have for life, and knowing that at the ripe old age of 60, I was still ’employable.’“I would encourage anyone to explore options offered. Even if the work is not precisely what the job seeker is capable of, and even if the environment isn’t a good fit for the long h aul, people should always be open to new experiences. One never knows what might result from being exposed to opportunities that arise in unusual places. That said, however, there is the ‘lost opportunity cost’ that one must consider while they’re engaged in something that’s beneath their abilities. ‘What else could I and should I be doing with my time to deliver me to someplace more suited to my abilities?’ is a common refrain.”6. An internship could lead to something greater“After 16 years in the Air Force (eight years on active duty and eight years in the Air Force Reserves), and even with a Masters degree, I had a hard time finding a full-time job when my husband and I moved to Georgia,” says Carol Gee, Author Atlanta. “While I had held adjunct faculty positions at a couple colleges and several temp positions, interviews for full-time positions didn’t pan out. One day a woman at my temp job at a college approached me. [She was the] secretary in the developm ent department (fundraising) at the school; she was leaving to accept an out-of-state job and thought for a number of reasons her boss and I would be a good match. Although over-qualified according to HR, my goal was to get my foot in the door and advance. I was 39 years old at the time. And 14 months later, I applied for a higher position (my supervisor had also been promoted and moved to another position) and got it. Six years ago, I retired from the college after close to 22 years there and a number of professional positions. So, yes, I would recommend an internship or entry-level position if your interest or personal goals are met.”AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solo  travel. She’s an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.This article originally appeared on  Fairygodboss.  At  Fairygodboss, our mission is to help you create the best career for your life. We’ve helped over a million women do this by crowdsourcing hard-to-ask information about job flexibility, salaries, work-life balance, maternity leave policies and whether women are promoted fairly in their companies and departments. Come see our free job reviews and career advice!

Popular Book Festivals Around the United States

Popular Book Festivals Around the United States Popular Book Festivals Around the United States Book festivals are great fun for readers and great business for authors and publishers. While no means exhaustive, heres a broad sampling of the major book festivals that take place in the U.S.   Brooklyn Book Festival The Brooklyn Book Festival is “the largest free literary event in New York City,”  the center of US book publishing. Featuring over 250 literary stars and emerging authors, the  Brooklyn Book Festival  features booths, authors, and signings, and panel discussions and “this hip, smart, diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages.” The BBF is bookended by Brooklyn Bookend Events, literary-themed events like film screenings, parties, children’s theatre, and literary games taking place across the borough in clubs, parks, bookstores, theatres, and libraries. National Book Festival The National Book Festival is held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in September. The two-day event has been held since 2001 and generally features over 100 authors, many literary luminaries among them. Free and open to the public,  the National Book Festival  is organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts. Baltimore Book Festival Held in September each year, the Baltimore Book Festival is sponsored by the City of Baltimore and the Maryland State Arts Council. The fest features author readings and book signings, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, exhibitors (like literary tee shirt and tote vendors, food vendors, etc.) and booksellers. For kids, the Baltimore Book Festival  has storytellers, hands-on projects, and other performances. Texas Book Festival The first Texas Book Festival took place in 1996. Established by First Lady Laura Bush, the Festival celebrates books and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. Mrs. Bush, a former  librarian, wanted to honor Texas authors, promote the joys of reading and benefit the states public libraries. Held in October in the State Capitol, Austin,  the Texas Book Festival  hosts over 200 Texas and nationally known author along with about 40,000 visitors to the weekend of author readings and presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and musical entertainment. Louisiana Book Festival The Louisiana Book Festival is a one-day event sponsored by the State Library of Louisiana, the Louisiana Center for the Book, the Louisiana Library Foundation and other government and retail entities. The literary festival is free to the public and is held in and around the State Capitol in Baton Rouge in October. In addition to events such as author appearances and signings, the  Louisiana Book Festival  features a day of writing instruction for would-be authors and an Author’s Party fund-raiser for the Louisiana Library Foundation. The Miami Book Fair International “The nation’s finest literary festival,” the Miami Book Fair International draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each November. Established in 1984 by Miami Dade College and community partners, the Fair is now part of the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami Dade College. The Fair hosts Evenings With... readings and discussions with notable authors; a Street Fair that features more than 350 authors (including Latin American and Spanish authors) reading and discussing their work; and more than 250 publishers and booksellers exhibiting and selling books.  The Miami Book Fair Internationals  Children’s Alley activities, including theater, arts-and-crafts, storytelling, and readings by children’s book authors. Jewish Book Festivals Jewish Book Festivals are generally regional and local events that take place in or around Jewish Book Month and that is great for promoting books about subjects of interest to that community- whether modern living or Torah studies.   Virginia Festival of the Book Held each March in Charlottesville and Albermarle County, VA - an area also home to the University of Virginia, Jeffersons Monticello, and other cultural and educational sites - the fest is five days and hundreds of authors. For more info, visit their website. Los Angeles Times Festival of Books The Los Angeles Times  Festival of Books was created in 1996 to promote literacy, celebrate the written word, and bring together those who create books with the people who love to read them. Free to the public, the festival features hundreds of authors, over 300 exhibitors, a Children’s Stage, a Cooking Stage, a Young Adult Stage, the Los Angeles Times Stage, Poetry Stage, panel discussions and writing seminars. Presented in association with the University of Southern California, the  Los Angeles Times Festival of Books  draws between 130,000 and 140,000 each April.   Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest The Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest  is considered to be the largest free outdoor literary festival in the Midwest. It generally takes place each year over two days in early June, in the historically significant Printers Row neighborhood of Chicago. The event features authors, performers, and presenters who participate in hundreds of panels, discussions, as well as hundreds of booksellers from across the country displaying new, used and antiquarian books. The Printers Row Lit Fest is one of the  pre-eminent literary events in the United States.

13 habits of super persuasive people

13 habits of super persuasive people 13 habits of super persuasive people Whether you’re convincing your boss to fund your project or your preschooler to put his shoes on, persuasion is a skill that’s instrumental to your success in life.Persuasive people have an uncanny ability to get you leaning toward their way of thinking. Their secret weapon is likeability. They get you to like more than their ideas; they get you to like  them.Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few- the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likable is under your control, and it’s a matter of  emotional intelligence  (EQ).Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!In a study conducted at UCLA, subjects rated over 500 adjectives based on their perceived significance to likeability. The top-rate d adjectives had nothing to do with being gregarious, intelligent, or attractive (innate characteristics). Instead, the top adjectives were sincerity, transparency, and capacity for understanding (another person).These adjectives, and others like them, describe people who are skilled in the social side of emotional intelligence.  TalentSmart  research data from more than a million people shows that people who possess these skills aren’t just highly likeable, they outperform those who don’t by a large margin.We did some digging to uncover the key behaviors that emotionally intelligent people engage in that make them so persuasive. Here are the tricks of the trade that exceptionally persuasive people use to their advantage:They’re pleasersPersuasive people never win the battle only to lose the war. They know how and when to stand their ground, and yet they are constantly making sacrifices that help their cause. They are always giving in, giving ground, and doing things for other people that make them happy. Persuasive people do this because they know in the long run this wins people over. They know it’s better to be successful than it is to be “right.”They aren’t pushyPersuasive people establish their ideas assertively and confidently, without being aggressive or pushy. Pushy people are a huge turn-off. The in-your-face approach starts the recipient backpedaling, and before long, they’re running for the hills. Persuasive people don’t ask for much, and they don’t argue vehemently for their position because they know that subtlety is what wins people over in the long run. If you tend to come across as too aggressive, focus on being confident but calm. Don’t be impatient and overly persistent. Know that if your idea is really a good one, people will catch on if you give them time. If you don’t, they won’t catch on at all.They aren’t mousy, eitherOn the other hand, presenting your ideas as questions or as though they need approval makes t hem seem flawed and unconvincing. If you tend to be shy, focus on presenting your ideas as statements and interesting facts for the other party to mull over. Also, remove qualifiers from your speech. When you are trying to be persuasive, there is no room for “I think” or “It is possible that.”They know their audiencePersuasive people know their audience inside and out, and they use this knowledge to speak their audience’s language. Whether it’s toning down your assertiveness when talking to someone who is shy or cranking it up for the aggressive, high-energy type, everyone is different, and catching on to these subtleties goes a long way toward getting them to hear your point of view.They paint a pictureResearch shows that people are far more likely to be persuaded by something that has visuals that bring it to life. Persuasive people capitalize on this by using powerful visual imagery. When actual images aren’t available or appropriate, these people tell vivid stories that breathe life into their ideas. Good stories create images in the mind of the recipients that are easy to relate to and hard to forget.They use positive body languageBecoming cognizant of your gestures, expressions, and tone of voice (and making certain they’re positive) will engage people and open them up to your arguments. Using an enthusiastic tone, uncrossing your arms, maintaining eye contact, and leaning towards the person who’s speaking are all forms of positive body language that persuasive people use to draw others in. Positive body language will engage your audience and convince them that what you’re saying is valid. When it comes to persuasion,  how  you say something can be more important than  what  you say.They smilePeople naturally (and unconsciously) mirror the body language of the person they’re talking to. If you want people to like you and believe in you, smile at them during a conversation, and they will unconsciously return the favor and feel good a s a result. Persuasive people smile a lot because they have genuine enthusiasm for their ideas. This has a contagious effect on everyone they encounter.They acknowledge your point of viewAn extremely powerful tactic of persuasion is to concede the point. Admit that your argument is not perfect. This shows that you are open minded and willing to make adjustments, instead of stubbornly sticking to your cause. You want your audience to know that you have their best interests at heart. Try using statements such as, “I see where you are coming from,” and “That makes a lot of sense.” This shows that you are actively listening to what they are saying, and you won’t just force your ideas upon them. Persuasive people allow others to be entitled to their opinions and they treat these opinions as valid. They do this because it shows respect, which makes the other person more likely to consider their point of view.They ask good questionsThe biggest mistake people make when it comes to listening is failing to hear what’s being said because they are focusing on what they’re going to say next or how what the other person is saying is going to affect them. The words come through loud and clear, but the meaning is lost. A simple way to avoid this is to ask a lot of questions. People like to know you’re listening, and something as simple as a clarification question shows not only that you are listening but also that you care about what they’re saying. You’ll be surprised how much respect and appreciation you gain just by asking questions.They use your nameYour name is an essential part of your identity, and it feels terrific when people use it. Persuasive people make certain they use others’ names every time they see them. You shouldn’t just use someone’s name only when you greet him or her. Research shows that people feel validated when the person they’re speaking with refers to them by name over the course of a conversation.They form connectionsPeo ple are much more likely to accept what you have to say once they have a sense of what kind of person you are. In a negotiation study, Stanford students were asked to reach agreement in class. Without instruction of any kind, 55% of the students successfully reached an agreement. However, when students were instructed to introduce themselves and share their background before attempting to reach agreement, 90% of the students did so successfully. The key here is to avoid getting too caught up in the back and forth of the negotiation. The person you are speaking with is a person, not an opponent or a target. No matter how compelling your argument, if you fail to connect on a personal level, he or she will doubt everything you say.They are genuineBeing genuine and honest is essential to being persuasive. No one likes a fake. People gravitate toward those who are genuine because they know they can trust them. It’s difficult to believe someone when you don’t know who they really are and how they really feel. Persuasive people know who they are. They are confident enough to be comfortable in their own skin. By concentrating on what drives you and makes you happy as an individual, you become a much more interesting and persuasive person than if you attempt to win people over by trying to be the person they want you to be.They know when to pull backUrgency is a direct threat to persuasion, so tread lightly. When you try to force people to agree instantly, studies show that they are actually more likely to stand by their original opinion. Your impatience causes them to counter your arguments in favor of their own. If your position is strong, you shouldn’t be afraid to back off and give it time to sink in. Good ideas are often difficult to process instantly, and a bit of time can go a long way.Bringing It All TogetherPersuasive people are adept at reading and responding to other people. They rely heavily on emotional intelligence (EQ) to bring people to their way of thinking. With 90% of top performers high in emotional intelligence, it’s no wonder that persuasive people rely on this skill to get ahead. Add these skills to your repertoire, and you’re on your way to joining this exclusive group.What other habits set persuasive people apart? Please share your insights in the comments section below, as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.This article first appeared on LinkedIn.

Sprints The secret technique to getting more done in less time

Sprints The secret technique to getting more done in less time Sprints The secret technique to getting more done in less time Work overload is a distraction. Many people struggle to find the willpower and energy to focus on what’s really important.Starting today, reclaim your ability to focus, be mindful of what you are doing, and you will create meaningful accomplishments every week.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!The more focused you are, the higher the quality of work you’ll do, and the more you’ll get done.Don’t forget the human element of work.Your energy reservoir diminishes as the day wears on, which is why it’s so difficult to get to the hardest work late in the day.We’re designed to pulse between spending and renewing energy. If you know your peak times, you can do a lot more focused and deep work every day.I get more important work done during the first 90 minutes of the morning than in the rest of the hours of the day put together. I make the most of sprints in the morning.W orking in sprints with regular breaks leads to maximum productivity.After every sprint comes the rest.Use the 90 minutes cycle to your advantageThe human body operates on cycles called “ultradian rhythms.” According to research, during each of these cycles, there is a peak when we are most energized and a period when we are exhausted. You are most active in the morning.Your brain can only focus for 90 to 120 minutes at a time. Afterwards, a 20â€"30 minute break is required for you to get the renewal to achieve high performance for your next task again, according to research.During a productive sprint, you focus only on one task at a time and avoid distractions. Each sprint has a specific goal, and the end of the sprint signals a break to relax and set up for the next sprint.In a post on Zapier, Stephen Altrogge says:“With the 90-minute focus technique, you take full advantage of the energy peaks and troughs that occur throughout your day: Work 90 minutes and then rest for 20†"30 minutes. Working in 90-minute bursts allows you to correlate your maximum energy levels with your task list, which then gives your productivity a major boost. You’re working with your body instead of against it.Tony Schwartz, wrote his book, “The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working: The Four Forgotten Needs That Energize Great Performance” in under six months by carving his workday into a trio of 90-minute chunks.He wrote no more than four and a half hours a day, and finished the book in less than 6 months. Schwartz explains the 90 minutes cycle:More than 50 years ago, the pioneering sleep researcher Nathan Kleitman discovered something he named the “basic rest-activity cycle” - the 90 minute periods at night during which we move progressively through five stages of sleep, from light to deep, and then out again. Although it’s much less well known, Kleitman also observed that our bodies operate by the same 90 minute rhythm during the day. When we’re awake, the movement is from higher to lower alertness. Other researchers have called this our “ultradian rhythm.”In his book, Schwartz writes:“While working on The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci regularly took off from painting for several hours at a time and seemed to be daydreaming aimlessly. Urged by his patron, the prior of Santa Maria delle Grazie, to work more continuously, da Vinci is reported to have replied, immodestly but accurately,‘The greatest geniuses accomplish more when they work less.”In his renowned 1993 study of young violinists, performance researcher Anders Ericsson found that the best ones all practiced the same way: They practiced in the morning They practiced for three sessions Each sessions was 90 minutes or less There was a break between each session That same pattern is found in other top performers, Schwartz reports: focus then rest, focus then rest.Harness “flow”When you push the limits of your ability and give yourself a goal, you’re apt to enter into what positive psychologists call flow.In positive psychology, flow, also known as the zone, is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a psychologist who has studied the relationship between attention and work, has written extensively about Flow. Mihaly enourages us to muster enough energy to do what we know we should do. “We create ourselves by how we use this energy”, he says.In “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience”, he writes:“Contrary to what we usually believe, moments like these, the best moments in our lives, are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times - although such experience s can also be enjoyable, if we have worked hard to attain them. The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.Optimal experience is thus something that we make happen. For a child, it could be placing with trembling fingers the last blockon a tower she has built, higher than any she has built so far; for a swimmer, it could be trying to beat his own record; for a violinist, mastering an intricate musical passage. For each person there are thousands of opportunities, challenges to expand ourselves.”Establish a routine once you know your peak timesStarting and maintaining a positive daily routine is an investment and a way to do your best work everyday.It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits, and creating momentum for the rest of the day.It helps you establish priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals and do your best work when you are most active.Once you establish a routine, it ceases to be a struggle to get in productivity mode everyday because the habit becomes part of you.Many people pay little attention to the natural rhythms of their body. But once you know what times in the morning you can work better, use it your advantage and your body can deliver at its peak.Working in 90-minute bursts allows you to correlate your maximum energy levels with your most important task, which then gives your productivity a major boost.It’s only when you come to appreciate and accept the ebbs and flows of your body that you can really start to deliver maximum results.A focused work rule is important for peak performance.Dig deeperMy new course, Thinking in Models is open for enrollment. It’s designed to help you to think clearly, solve problems at multiple levels of depth, and make complex decisions with confidence. Join the community of people on a mission to think clearly, work better, solve problems at multiple levels of depths, and make complex decisions with confidence! Click here for details.You can also subscribe to Postanly Weekly (my free weekly digest of the best posts about behaviour change that affect health, wealth, and productivity). Subscribe and get a free copy of my new book, †œThe Power of One Percent Better: Small Gains, Maximum Results”. Join over 45,000 people on a mission to build a better life.Oppong is the founder  @Alltopstartups. Curator at postanly.com, Columnist at Inc. Magazine. Featured at Business Insider, Quartz, CNBC, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, etc.This post originally appeared on  Medium  and is reprinted with permission.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people Sprints The secret technique to getting more done in less time Work overload is a distraction. Many people struggle to find the willpower and energy to focus on what’s really important.Starting today, reclaim your ability to focus, be mindful of what you are doing, and you will create meaningful accomplishments every week.The more focused you are, the higher the quality of work you’ll do, and the more you’ll get done.Don’t forget the human element of work.Your energy reservoir diminishes as the day wears on, which is why it’s so difficult to get to the hardest work late in the day.We’re designed to pulse between spending and renewing energy. If you know your peak times, you can do a lot more focused and deep work every day.I get more important work done during the first 90 minutes of the morning than in the rest of the hours of the day put together. I make the most of sprints in the morning.Looking for an inspiring way to start your day? Sign up for  Morning Motivation!It’s our friendly Facebook robot that will send you a quick not e every weekday morning to help you start strong. Sign up here by clicking Get Started!Working in sprints with regular breaks leads to maximum productivity.After every sprint comes the rest.Use the 90 minutes cycle to your advantageThe human body operates on cycles called “ultradian rhythms.” According to research, during each of these cycles, there is a peak when we are most energized and a period when we are exhausted. You are most active in the morning.Your brain can only focus for 90 to 120 minutes at a time. Afterwards, a 20â€"30 minute break is required for you to get the renewal to achieve high performance for your next task again, according to research.During a productive sprint, you focus only on one task at a time and avoid distractions. Each sprint has a specific goal, and the end of the sprint signals a break to relax and set up for the next sprint.In a post on Zapier, Stephen Altrogge says:“With the 90-minute focus technique, you take full advantage of the energy peaks and troughs that occur throughout your day: Work 90 minutes and then rest for 20â€"30 minutes. Working in 90-minute bursts allows you to correlate your maximum energy levels with your task list, which then gives your productivity a major boost. You’re working with your body instead of against it.Tony Schwartz, wrote his book, “The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working: The Four Forgotten Needs That Energize Great Performance” in under six months by carving his workday into a trio of 90-minute chunks.He wrote no more than four and a half hours a day, and finished the book in less than 6 months. Schwartz explains the 90 minutes cycle:More than 50 years ago, the pioneering sleep researcher Nathan Kleitman discovered something he named the “basic rest-activity cycle” - the 90 minute periods at night during which we move progressively through five stages of sleep, from light to deep, and then out again. Although it’s much less well known, Kleitman also observed that our bodies operate by the same 90 minute rhythm during the day. When we’re awake, the movement is from higher to lower alertness. Other researchers have called this our “ultradian rhythm.”In his book, Schwartz writes:“While working on The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci regularly took off from painting for several hours at a time and seemed to be daydreaming aimlessly. Urged by his patron, the prior of Santa Maria delle Grazie, to work more continuously, da Vinci is reported to have replied, immodestly but accurately,‘The greatest geniuses accomplish more when they work less.”In his renowned 1993 study of young violinists, performance researcher Anders Ericsson found that the best ones all practiced the same way: They practiced in the morning They practiced for three sessions Each sessions was 90 minutes or less There was a break between each session That same pattern is found in other top performers, Schwartz reports: focus then rest, focus then rest.Harness “flow”When you push the limits of your ability and give yourself a goal, you’re apt to enter into what positive psychologists call flow.In positive psychology, flow, also known as the zone, is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, a psychologist who has studied the relationship between attention and work, has written extensively about Flow. Mihaly enourages us to muster enough energy to do what we know we should do. “We create ourselves by how we use this energy”, he says.In “Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience”, he writes:“Contrary to what we usually believe, moments like these, the best moments in our lives, are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times - although such experience s can also be enjoyable, if we have worked hard to attain them. The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.Optimal experience is thus something that we make happen. For a child, it could be placing with trembling fingers the last blockon a tower she has built, higher than any she has built so far; for a swimmer, it could be trying to beat his own record; for a violinist, mastering an intricate musical passage. For each person there are thousands of opportunities, challenges to expand ourselves.”Establish a routine once you know your peak timesStarting and maintaining a positive daily routine is an investment and a way to do your best work everyday.It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits, and creating momentum for the rest of the day.It helps you establish priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals and do your best work when you are most active.Once you establish a routine, it ceases to be a struggle to get in productivity mode everyday because the habit becomes part of you.Many people pay little attention to the natural rhythms of their body. But once you know what times in the morning you can work better, use it your advantage and your body can deliver at its peak.Working in 90-minute bursts allows you to correlate your maximum energy levels with your most important task, which then gives your productivity a major boost.It’s only when you come to appreciate and accept the ebbs and flows of your body that you can really start to deliver maximum results.A focused work rule is important for peak performance.Dig deeperMy new course, Thinking in Models is open for enrollment. It’s designed to help you to think clearly, solve problems at multiple levels of depth, and make complex decisions with confidence. Join the community of people on a mission to think clearly, work better, solve problems at multiple levels of depths, and make complex decisions with confidence! Click here for details.You can also subscribe to Postanly Weekly (my free weekly digest of the best posts about behaviour change that affect health, wealth, and productivity). Subscribe and get a free copy of my new book, †œThe Power of One Percent Better: Small Gains, Maximum Results”. Join over 45,000 people on a mission to build a better life.Oppong is the founder  @Alltopstartups. Curator at postanly.com, Columnist at Inc. Magazine. Featured at Business Insider, Quartz, CNBC, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, etc.This post originally appeared on  Medium  and is reprinted with permission.

Electronic Data Processing Test (EDPT)

Electronic Data Processing Test (EDPT) Electronic Data Processing Test (EDPT) If you are considered a job in the Air Force or Marine Corps that focuses on either computing skills, programming, or other scientific applications, you will get to take another type of test called the EDPT - Electronic Data Processing Test. The jobs in the Air Force and USMC that require this test are the following:The EDPT is used for two Air Force Specialty Codes: 9S100 and 3D0X4 and the USMC Military Occupational Specialty (MOS 4034). Its mostly logic type problems. Its tough, long, and you have to go quick. The best advice is to skip any questions that are difficult, then go back. Dont leave any blank answers. Here are the details of the test as well as the type of jobs that require the EDPT: 9S100 â€" SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST The use of nuclear weapons anywhere in the world has an immense impact on our nation’s policies. It’s the job of Scientific Applications Specialists to discover clues that have been left behind in order to detect when a nuclear weapon has been tested. Utilizing skills in mathematics, electronics and physics, these experts gather and analyze data to ensure we know when and where nuclear capabilities are being used, giving us the knowledge we need to take action when necessary. 3D0X4 â€" COMPUTER SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING The Air Force requires countless computers to accomplish mission 24/7. The computer and the system / network is only as good as its software and the people who operate it - Computer Systems Programming Specialists. These professionals write, analyze, design and develop programs that are critical to our war-fighting capabilities - from maintenance tracking programs to programs that organize and display intelligence data. 4034 MOS - Marine Corps Computer Operator The Marine Corps needs smart IT guys too. Someone trained and skilled to monitor and control electronic computer and data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions is a job responsibility that would affect the entire Marine Corps if it did not operate properly. When other Marines encounter problems, these IT Marines must be able to diagnose issues over the phone and assist computer users.  Being able to enter logic commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment in order to help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.   About the EDPT The EDPT is administered at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) during your day at processing. There are approximately 120 questions to be answered in a period of 90 minutes. All questions are multiple choice with five available answers for each. It is a paper and pencil test, not computerized, and the testing personnel provided me with two sheets of scratch paper and a pencil (calculators are not allowed). The test was divided into four parts: analogies, arithmetic word problems, sequencing and patterns, and pictorial analogies. Analogies The analogy questions are just like those given on the SAT - _____ is to ______ as ______ is to _____. One needs to determine the relationship between the first two words  and find the answer that has the same relationship to the third word given. Arithmetic Word Problems The arithmetic word problem questions are just that word problems. The questions incorporate a lot of extraneous information into the wording and one has to be able to pull out the information needed and discard the garbage. The questions themselves did not require an extremely high level of mathematical ability (algebra, some geometry and maybe a tiny knowledge of physics), though each test form could differ in the types of questions given. As in any other Multiple Choice test, one could probably eliminate one or two answers quite quickly and then plug the remaining answers into the equation to determine the correct answer. This method takes a while longer, so wait until all easier questions have been answered and go back at the end if time remains. Sequencing and Patterns The sequencing and patterns portion of the test was my favorite. Either four or five numbers are given and then a blank space in which you must provide the next number in the sequence. One of the harder ones might be as follows: 3 9 4 16 11 _____ Therefore, for the above example, the pattern would be 3 (x 3) 9 (-5) 4 (x 4) 16 (-5) 11 (x 5) 55. By writing the possible sequences down on the scratch paper, it becomes much clearer and one can see the pattern much more quickly. There were no tricky fractions or other strange patterns on the test just adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers to the previous number. Pictorial Analogies Tithe last type of question on the test are the pictorial analogies. Just like the analogies portion, questions are in a form similar to _____ is to ______ as ______ is to _____. The difference is that geometric shapes are used and one has to determine which of the multiple choice answers matches the third shape in the same way the second picture matches the first (Guide Note: See the example at the top-right of this page. In the example shown, the correct answer would be #2, as it matches object 3 in the same way that object 1 matches object 2.) Some of them will be rotated, cut, or otherwise manipulated, but there is always a reasonable relationship. Do not expect to be able to answer all the questions on the test. A quick look at the number of questions and time allowed shows that one has only about 45 seconds per question and many of the word problems require at least that much time just reading and deciphering what information is necessary, then putting the data into a workable problem. It is recommended to answer all the easier questions first, then (time permitting), go back and start working on the harder ones.In the Air Force, a score of 71 is needed for the AFSC of computer programming (3D0X2) and 57 for Technical Applications Specialist (9S100). The test has nothing to do with either job at first glance, but what it does accomplish is determine ones ability to think logically. All four parts of the test require the recruit to think logically and that is essentially what computer programming is.

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