How to Become Super Smart!
One of the best things about my life as a writer, educator, and entrepreneur is that I love to explore many things that stimulate my mind and creativity. This is why I adore working also in social media, because it necessitates that I stay current with many facets of the world. Exposure to the flow of links, images, and headlines is a smorgasbord of rich content.

A wise man once said that leaders often are superb generalists. They have to know a little about a lot in order to relate to people who have diverse interests and areas of expertise. I have found this to be true, but a leader must also possess some specific knowledge relevant to the function of that position as well. The best leader is an expert about the industry and works effectively with people who appreciate the leader’s skills. I have found that reading is key to help me lead, stay on top of trends, and it is the means to fuel my writing, speaking engagement topics, and it helps me in brainstorming ideas with others for events. It is a skill that informs my role as a mother who guides my children and my husband as well.

As a mom, I still get excited when my children tell me about a novel they are reading in school, and I want to read it…before they do. The kids capture me at all hours of the day and night to double check their writing, which is not always so pleasurable if it impinges on my sleep. Those favors I do for them can really pack my schedule, and it gets crazy busy some days when I also have to play chauffeur for their sporting events, pick them up from the auto repair shop, or just spend an hour debriefing their most recent crisis.

I mention these things because one of my darling sons had a coaching session with me, as I was the recipient of his insights. He stated that he thought I was “spread too thin,” and that I should focus solely on one thing at a time. I do believe he had a valid point, but the truth is that I enjoy and learn from everything I do. What he really meant though, is that he would like me to volunteer less and charge more for my work. Basically, he encouraged me to say, “No” more to the flow of requests that have been offered.

Perhaps it is a characteristic of my gender, but I will abide by his good counsel. There is often a conflict within me to do something “productive” rather than just indulge my numerous opportunities for frivolous distraction. I keep finding more things that I want to read and I am so glad that I am putting my speed reading skills to work for those things that need a quick scan.

Illumine Training, who provided the course “Advance Study Skills” is having a 70% off FLASH Sale! So jump on board if you want in on this super savings. It is only good for 48 hours starting 9 a.m. UK time Monday through Wednesday and the cost is about $8.50.

You can’t beat that for a 2 part course that only takes about 90 minutes and gives the know-how on speed reading and mind mapping for students. Another bonus is that you can have access for 1 year, so you can go back and review anytime for up to 12 months.
It is perfect for students and others like me who are overly committed and have a bustling life.

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