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Preface to the Instructor, xv
Preface to the Student, xxv
PART ONE. Building Foundation Skills, 1
1. Be a Lifelong Learner, 1
What Is a “Peak Performer”?, 2
Self-Management: The Key to Reaching Your Peak, 3
Self-Assessment, 3
personal evaluation notebook 1.1: am i a positive person?, 4
Critical Thinking Skills, 5
Visualization and Affirmations, 6
Reflection, 7
peak progress 1.1: the abc method of self-management, 7
Draft a Personal Mission Statement, 9
Skills for School and Job Success, 10
personal evaluation notebook 1.2: peak performance self-assessment test, 11
Discover Your Learning Style, 13
Integrate Both Sides of the Brain, 13
Are You a Reader, a Listener, or a Doer?, 14
personal evaluation notebook 1.3: learning style inventory, 15
Redefining Intelligence: Other Learning Styles, 17
personal evaluation notebook 1.4: multiple intelligences, 19
Discover Your Personality Type, 20
Carl Jung's Typology System, 20
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, 21
Connect Learning Styles and Personality Types: The Four-Temperament Profile, 21
Analyzers, 22
personal evaluation notebook 1.5: the four-temperament profile, 23
Supporters, 25
Creators, 26
Directors, 26
Integrate Styles to Maximize Learning, 27
The Adult Learning Cycle, 29
Overcome Obstacles, 31
Adjust Your Learning Style to Your Instructor's Teaching Style, 31
Use Critical Thinking, 33
TAKING CHARGE, 34
CAREER IN FOCUS: SETTING BUSINESS GOALS, 36
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: CHRISTY HAUBEGGER, 37
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 38
CASE STUDY: MAKING A COMMITMENT, 39
WORKSHEETS, 40
Worksheet 1.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 40
Worksheet 1.2: Assessing and Applying Learning Styles, Personality Types, and Temperaments, 41
Worksheet 1.3: Applying the Four-Temperament Profile, 43
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: AUTOBIOGRAPHY, 44
2. Expand Your Emotional Intelligence, 45
Emotional Intelligence and Maturity, 46
Character First: Integrity, Civility, and Ethics, 47
personal evaluation notebook 2.1: character and ethics, 49
personal evaluation notebook 2.2: skills and personal qualities, 50
Responsibility, 50
Self-Control, 52
Self-Esteem and Confidence, 53
peak progress 2.1: applying the adult learning cycle to self-control, 53
A Positive Attitude and Personal Motivation, 54
How Needs and Desires Influence Attitudes and Motivation, 55
peak progress 2.2: seven positive attitudes of peak performers, 56
personal evaluation notebook 2.3: needs, motivation, and commitment, 57
The Motivation Cycle, 57
Motivational Strategies, 58
personal evaluation notebook 2.4: self-talk and affirmations, 59
peak progress 2.3: setting goals, 60
peak progress 2.4: the differences between high school and college, 62
The Benefits of Higher Education, 63
peak progress 2.5: skills for school and career, 65
peak progress 2.6: what kind of student/worker are you?, 66
Overcome Obstacles, 67
Don't Get Discouraged, 67
peak progress 2.7: the most common reasons students do not graduate, 67
Create Positive Mind Shifts, 68
TAKING CHARGE, 70
CAREER IN FOCUS: POSITIVE ATTITUDES AT WORK, 72
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR, 73
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 74
CASE STUDY: GETTING MOTIVATED, 75
WORKSHEET, 76
Worksheet 2.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 76
Worksheet 2.2: Rewarding Myself: A Personal Reinforcement Contract, 77
Worksheet 2.3: Self-Esteem Inventory, 78
Worksheet 2.4: Learning Styles and Motivation, 79
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL QUALITIES, 80
3. Manage Your Time, 81
Use Time Effectively, 82
Where Does Your Time Go?, 83
Where Should Your Time Go?, 83
personal evaluation notebook 3.1: time log, 85
personal evaluation notebook 3.2: how much time do you spend?, 86
Setting Priorities, 86
personal evaluation notebook 3.3: looking ahead: your goals, 87
peak progress 3.1: investing your time in high-priority items: the 80/20 rule, 89
Time-Management Strategies, 90
personal evaluation notebook 3.4: your daily energy levels, 93
Time Management and Your Learning Style, 93
Overcome Obstacles, 94
Stop Procrastinating, 94
peak progress 3.2: applying the adult learning cycle to taking control of your time and life, 95
personal evaluation notebook 3.5: procrastination, 96
Control Interruptions, 98
personal evaluation notebook 3.6: interruptions!, 99
Juggling Family, School, and Job, 100
peak progress 3.3: how to say no, 101
peak progress 3.4: online learning, 103
personal evaluation notebook 3.7: keeping your life goals in balance, 105
TAKING CHARGE, 106
CAREER IN FOCUS: FOCUS ON TASKS, NOT TIME, 108
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: N. SCOTT MOMADAY, 109
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 110
CASE STUDY: JUGGLING FAMILY AND SCHOOL, 111
WORKSHEETS, 112
Worksheet 3.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 112
Worksheet 3.2: My Time-Management Habits, 113
Worksheet 3.3: Time Wasters, 114
Worksheet 3.4: Practice Goal Setting, 116
Worksheet 3.5: Map Out Your Goals, 117
Worksheet 3.6: Daily Prioritizer and Planner: Your To-Do List, 118
Worksheet 3.7: Weekly Planner, 119
Worksheet 3.8: Month/Semester Calendar, 120
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: DEMONSTRATING YOUR TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS, 121
4. Maximize Your Resources, 123
Explore Your School's Resources, 124
People Resources, 125
peak progress 4.1: how to form a study group, 127
Program Resources, 128
personal evaluation notebook 4.1: activities and clubs, 132
Additional Online and Information Resources, 132
peak progress 4.2: staying safe, 133
peak progress 4.3: using technology at school, 134
Students with Disabilities, 135
Commuter Students, 136
Returning Students, 137
Explore Your Community's Resources, 138
People Resources, 138
Program Resources, 139
Additional Online and Information Resources, 140
Manage Your Financial Resources, 141
Keep a Budget, 141
Research Financial Assistance, 141
personal evaluation notebook 4.2: money in/money out, 142
Avoid Credit Card Debt, 144
Protect Your Identity, 144
Save for the Future, 144
peak progress 4.4: applying the adult learning cycle to managing financial resources, 146
Get Financial Help If You're in Trouble, 147
You Are a Great Resource!, 149
TAKING CHARGE, 150
CAREER IN FOCUS: BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, 152
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: MATTHEW FRIEDMAN AND ADAM SCOTT, 153
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 154
CASE STUDY: USING RESOURCES, 155
WORKSHEETS, 156
Worksheets 4.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 156
Worksheets 4.2: Exploring Your School's Resources, 157
Worksheets 4.3: Networking, 159
Worksheets 4.4: Community Resources, 160
Worksheets 4.5: Budgeting Each Term, 161
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: MANAGING RESOURCES, 162
PART TWO. Basic Skills and Strategies, 163
5. Listen and Take Effective Notes, 163
Listening to the Message: Attentive Listening Strategies, 164
Prepare to Listen, 164
Stay Attentive, 165
Review What You Have Heard, 166
peak progress 5.1: applying the adult learning cycle to becoming an attentive listener, 167
Recording the Message, 167
personal evaluation notebook 5.1: attentive listening, 168
The Cornell System of Note Taking, 168
peak progress 5.2: formal (traditional) versus informal (creative) outlines, 170
Mind Maps, 171
Combination Note-Taking Systems, 172
Note-Taking Strategies, 173
peak progress 5.3: getting the most out of a class lecture, 175
Assess and Review Your Notes, 178
Overcome Obstacles, 179
TAKING CHARGE, 180
CAREER IN FOCUS: LISTENING IN THE WORKPLACE, 182
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: ANNA SUI, 183
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 184
CASE STUDY: DEVELOPING ATTENTIVE LISTENING SKILLS, 185
WORKSHEETS, 186
Worksheet 5.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 186
Worksheet 5.2: Listening Self-Assessment, 187
Worksheet 5.3: Mind Map Your Text, 188
Worksheet 5.4: Mind Map a Lecture, 189
Worksheet 5.5: Use the Cornell System of Note Taking, 190
Worksheet 5.6: Reviewing the Main Ideas, 191
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: LISTENING AND NOTE TAKING IN THE WORKPLACE, 192
6. Actively Read, 193
The Importance of Active Reading, 194
Reading Systems, 195
The Five-Part Reading System, 195
peak progress 6.1: applying the adult learning cycle to becoming a better reader, 196
The SQ3R Reading System, 197
Reading Strategies, 198
personal evaluation notebook 6.1: using the sq3r reading system, 199
peak progress 6.2: reading for different courses, 201
Reviewing Strategies, 203
peak progress 6.3: using your textbook, 204
Build Your Vocabulary, 206
peak progress 6.4: look it up! using the dictionary, 207
Manage Language Courses, 208
Specialized Reading, 209
Comprehending Technical Material, 209
Reading Manuals, 210
Completing Forms, 211
Overcome Obstacles, 212
Reading Difficulties, 212
Create a Positive Attitude, 212
peak progress 6.5: reading with children around, 213
TAKING CHARGE, 214
CAREER IN FOCUS: KEEPING UP-TO-DATE, 216
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: OPRAH WINFREY, 217
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 218
CASE STUDY: EFFECTIVE READING HABITS, 219
WORKSHEETS, 220
Worksheet 6.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 220
Worksheet 6.2: Attitudes and Reading, 221
Worksheet 6.3: Different Types of Reading, 222
Worksheet 6.4: Summarize and Teach, 223
Worksheet 6.5: Creating a Reading Outline, 224
Worksheet 6.6: Analyzing Chapters, 226
Worksheet 6.7: Breaking Barriers to Reading, 227
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCIES, 228
7. Improve Your Memory Skills, 229
The Memory Process, 230
peak progress 7.1: applying the adult learning cycle to increasing your memory skills, 231
personal evaluation notebook 7.1: being observant, 232
Memory Strategies, 233
peak progress 7.2: short-term and long-term memory, 234
personal evaluation notebook 7.2: using a mind map to enhance memory, 236
personal evaluation notebook 7.3: memory assessment, 239
personal evaluation notebook 7.4: learning styles and memory, 240
personal evaluation notebook 7.5: acronyms and acrostics, 241
personal evaluation notebook 7.6: a walk down memory lane, 242
peak progress 7.3: remembering names, 246
Summarize, Review, and Reflect, 246
Overcome Obstacles, 247
TAKING CHARGE, 248
CAREER IN FOCUS: INTEGRATING LEARNING STYLES, 250
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: DAVID DIAZ, 251
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 252
CASE STUDY: OVERCOMING MEMORY LOSS, 253
WORKSHEETS, 254
Worksheet 7.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 254
Worksheet 7.2: Memory, 255
Worksheet 7.3: Mental Pictures, 257
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: APPLYING MEMORY SKILLS, 260
8. Excel at Taking Tests, 261
Test-Taking Strategies, 262
Before the Test, 262
peak progress 8.1: test-taking skills, 263
personal evaluation notebook 8.1: test taking, 264
During the Test, 265
peak progress 8.2: taking online exams, 266
After the Test, 267
peak progress 8.3: special strategies for math and science tests, 267
peak progress 8.4: checklist for incorrect test answers, 269
Taking Different Types of Tests, 270
Objective Tests, 270
Essay Test, 271
peak progress 8.5: sample essay test, 272
peak progress 8.6: important words in essay questions, 274
Last-Minute Study Tips, 274
personal evaluation notebook 8.2: essay test preparation, 275
Preparing for a Performance Appraisal, 276
personal evaluation notebook 8.3: performance appraisals, 277
Overcome Obstacles, 278
Test Anxiety, 278
Cheating, 279
peak progress 8.7: applying the adult learning cycle to improving your test-taking skills and reducing test anxiety, 280
peak evaluation notebook 8.4: test anxiety, 281
TAKING CHARGE, 282
CAREER IN FOCUS: TESTS IN THE WORKPLACE, 284
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: ELLEN OCHOA, 285
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 286
CASE STUDY: COPING WITH ANXIETY, 287
WORKSHEETS, 288
Worksheet 8.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 288
Worksheet 8.2: Exam Schedule, 289
Worksheet 8.3: Preparing for Tests and Exams, 290
Worksheet 8.4: Performance Appraisals, 292
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSING YOUR SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES, 293
9. Express Yourself in Writing and Speech, 295
The Importance of Writing and Speaking, 296
The Writing Process, 296
Prepare, 297
peak progress 9.1: how to generate topic ideas, 299
Organize, 300
personal evaluation notebook 9.1: preparing research papers, 301
Write, 302
Edit, 303
peak progress 9.2: overcoming writer's block, 304
peak progress 9.3: writing do's: the seven c's of effective writing, 306
Review, 307
peak progress 9.4: writing citations, 307
peak progress 9.5: checklists for writing papers and giving speeches, 310
Conducting Research, 310
Using the Library for Research, 310
Taking Your Search Online, 312
peak progress 9.6: evaluating online information, 312
Public Speaking Strategies, 313
Overcome Speech Anxiety, 316
peak progress 9.7: applying the adult learning cycle to improving your public speaking, 317
personal evaluation notebook 9.2: controlling stage fright and writer's block, 318
TAKING CHARGE, 320
CAREER IN FOCUS: COMMUNICATION SKILLS, 322
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: TONI MORRISON, 323
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 324
CASE STUDY: LEARNING COMMUNICATION SKILLS, 325
WORKSHEETS, 326
Worksheet 9.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 326
Worksheet 9.2: Rehearsing, 327
Worksheet 9.3: Practice Paraphrasing, 328
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: YOUR WRITING AND SPEAKING SKILLS, 329
PART THREE. Application, 331
10. Become a Critical Thinker and Creative Problem Solver, 331
Essential Critical Thinking Skills, 332
Problem-Solving Steps, 333
peak progress 10.1: from knowledge to evaluation, 334
personal evaluation notebook 10.1: think it through, 335
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies, 336
personal evaluation notebook 10.2: using critical thinking to solve problems, 337
peak progress 10.2: asking questions, 338
Common Errors in Judgment, 339
personal evaluation notebook 10.3: inductive vs. deductive reasoning, 340
Creative Problem Solving, 341
personal evaluation notebook 10.4: nine-dot exercise, 343
personal evaluation notebook 10.5: brainstorming notes, 344
personal evaluation notebook 10.6: mind-sets, 345
personal evaluation notebook 10.7: decision-making application, 346
personal evaluation notebook 10.8: solving problems and making choices, 348
Math and Science Applications, 350
Problem-Solving Strategies for Math and Science, 350
peak progress 10.3: creative ideas checklist, 351
Overcome Math and Science Anxiety, 354
personal evaluation notebook 10.9: the history of your anxiety, 355
peak progress 10.4: problem-solving checklist, 356
peak progress 10.5: applying the adult learning cycle to overcoming math and science anxiety, 357
TAKING CHARGE, 358
CAREER IN FOCUS: CREATIVITY AT WORK, 360
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: SCOTT ADAMS, 361
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 362
CASE STUDY: CONQUERING FEAR OF FAILURE, 363
Worksheet 10.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 364
Worksheet 10.2: Apply Bloom's Taxonomy, 365
Worksheet 10.3: Problem Solving, 366
Worksheet 10.4: Preparing for Critical Thinking, 367
Worksheet 10.5: You Can Solve the Problem: Sue's Decision, 368
Worksheet 10.6: You Can Solve the Problem: Casey's Dilemma, 370
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSING AND DEMONSTRATING YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, 372
11. Create a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit, 373
Redefining Health: Connecting the Mind, Body, and Spirit, 374
The Mind, 374
The Body, 374
The Spirit, 375
Awareness, 375
personal evaluation notebook 11.1: becoming attuned to your body, 376
Strategies for Good Health Management, 376
peak progress 11.1: eating for health and energy, 377
personal evaluation notebook 11.2: reviewing your health, 381
peak progress 11.2: eating disorders, 382
personal evaluation notebook 11.3: getting proper rest, 383
personal evaluation notebook 11.4: committing to exercise, 384
Manage Stress, 384
peak progress 11.3: stress leads to burnout, 386
Unhealthy Addictions, 388
Alcohol Abuse, 388
peak progress 11.4: applying the adult learning cycle to creating a healthier lifestyle, 389
peak progress 11.5: party with a plan, 390
Cigarette Smoking, 391
Illegal Drug Use, 391
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Abuse, 391
Critical Thinking about Addictive Substances, 392
Overcoming Addictions, 392
Codependency, 393
Emotional Health, 393
Depression, 394
Suicide, 395
Protecting Your Body, 396
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), 396
Birth Control, 398
Understanding and Preventing Acquaintance Rape, 398
TAKING CHARGE, 402
CAREER IN FOCUS: PREVENTING STRESS AND FATIGUE AT WORK, 404
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: LANCE ARMSTRONG, 405
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 406
CASE STUDY: INCREASING YOUR ENERGY LEVEL, 407
WORKSHEETS, 408
Worksheet 11.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 408
Worksheet 11.2: Stress Performance Test, 409
Worksheet 11.3: Better Health, 411
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: INVENTORY OF INTERESTS, 412
12. Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships, 413
The Importance of Effective Communication and Rapport, 414
Strategies for Building Communication and Rapport, 415
Assertive Communication, 416
Communicating with Instructors and Advisors, 417
personal evaluation notebook 12.1: assertive communication role-playing, 418
peak progress 12.1: e-mail etiquette with instructors, 419
Conflict, 421
personal evaluation notebook 12.2: observing conflict, 422
personal evaluation notebook 12.3: conflict resolution, 423
Constructive Criticism, 423
Dealing with Shyness, 424
Overcome Obstacles to Effective Communication, 426
Build Healthy Relationships, 426
Romantic Relationships, 426
personal evaluation notebook 12.4: patterns in relationships, 427
Relationships with the People You Live With, 428
personal evaluation notebook 12.5: healthy relationships, 429
Appreciate Diversity, 431
Communication Strategies for Celebrating Diversity, 432
peak progress 12.2: applying the adult learning cycle to becoming a better communicator, 433
peak progress 12.3: thinking about diversity, 434
personal evaluation notebook 12.6: appreciating diversity, 435
personal evaluation notebook 12.7: stereotypical thinking, 436
Diversity in the Workplace, 437
Sexual Harassment at School and at Work, 437
peak progress 12.4: team effectiveness, 438
TAKING CHARGE, 440
CAREER IN FOCUS: TEAM BUILDING AT WORK, 442
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: MIA HAMM, 443
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 444
CASE STUDY: SUCCESSFUL TEAMWORK, 445
WORKSHEETS, 446
Worksheet 12.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 446
Worksheet 12.2: Study Team Relationships, 447
Worksheet 12.3: Appreciating Diversity, 448
Worksheet 12.4: Are You Assertive, Aggressive, or Passive?, 449
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: ASSESSING YOUR RELATIONSHIP SKILLS, 450
13. Develop Positive Habits, 451
The 10 Habits of Peak Performers, 452
Change Your Habits by Changing Your Attitude, 455
Strategies for Creating Positive Change, 456
personal evaluation notebook 13.1: make a commitment to learn and apply positive habits, 457
Overcome the Resistance to Change, 460
Contract for Change, 462
peak progress 13.1: applying the adult learning cycle to developing positive habits, 463
personal evaluation notebook 13.2: commitment contract, 464
Peak Performance Success Formula, 465
TAKING CHARGE, 466
CAREER IN FOCUS: GOOD HABITS IN THE WORKPLACE, 468
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: BEN CARSON, M.D., 469
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 470
CASE STUDY: SPREADING GOOD HABITS, 471
WORKSHEETS, 472
Worksheet 13.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 472
Worksheet 13.2: Developing Positive Habits, 473
Worksheet 13.3: Overcoming Resistance to Change, 474
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: PLANNING YOUR CAREER, 475
14. Explore Majors and Careers, 477
Connecting School and Job Success, 478
Exploring and Choosing a Major, 478
peak progress 14.1: service-learning, 480
Values, Interests, Abilities, and Skills, 481
personal evaluation notebook 14.1: your values, 482
Exploring Careers, 484
peak progress 14.2: applying the adult learning cycle to exploring majors and careers, 485
Building a Career Development Portfolio, 485
When Should You Start Your Portfolio?, 486
How to Organize and Assemble Your Portfolio, 486
Elements of Your Portfolio, 488
personal evaluation notebook 14.2: transferable skills, 491
personal evaluation notebook 14.3: inventory of personal qualities, 493
personal evaluation notebook 14.4: inventory of interests and aptitudes, 495
Overcome the Barriers to Portfolio Development, 499
Planning the Job Hunt, 499
Submitting a Cover Letter, 500
Interviewing, 501
Workplace Trends, 502
personal evaluation notebook 14.5: assessment is lifelong, 504
Business Ethics, 505
TAKING CHARGE, 506
CAREER IN FOCUS: CAREER PLANNING IS LIFELONG, 508
PEAK PERFORMER PROFILE: DAVID FILO AND JERRY YANG, 509
REVIEW AND APPLICATIONS, 510
CASE STUDY: EXPLORING CAREERS, 511
WORKSHEETS, 512
Worksheet 14.1: Applying the ABC Method of Self-Management, 512
Worksheet 14.2: Checklist for Choosing a Major, 513
Worksheet 14.3: Preparing Your Resumé, 515
Worksheet 14.4: Informational Interview, 516
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO: EXPLORING CAREERS, 517
Glossary, 518
Additional Credits, 521
Features Guide, 522
Index, 524

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