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How Jim Simons’s Education Helped Him Become a Billionaire

What is Jim Simons’s educational background? Where did Simons study before he became a billionaire money manager? Before he used mathematical models to dominate the market and become a billionaire, Jim Simons was just a student interested in math. The Man Who Solved the Market by Gregory Zuckerman details his educational background before his stellar financial career. Find out more about Jim Simons’s education and how he discovered investing.

How to Avoid Debt & Set Yourself Up for Early Retirement

Do you have a car loan, a mortgage, or student debt? How could your life be different if you were debt free? According to early retiree Jacob Lund Fisker, most people can do without many things they think they “need.” When you lower your annual expenses, the time it takes to save for retirement drops rapidly. Debt implies significant expenditures, and it adds to your expenditures in the form of interest. Keep reading to learn how to avoid debt and minimize your cost of living.

The 3 Different Types of Learning Styles: Which Are You?

What are the three different types of learning styles? How does understanding your learning style help you stay organized? There are three types of learning styles: auditory, visual, and tactile. According to Order From Chaos by Jaclyn Paul, your learning style determines how well your organizational system operates. Keep reading to learn more about how your learning style affects you, especially if you have ADHD.

The 4 Main Objectives of Public Speaking (Dale Carnegie)

What are the various ways that public speaking can be used? How can you get clarity on what your next speech aims to accomplish? Public speaking has the power to affect audiences in different ways. A presentation can provoke thought, motivate action, or elicit a lot of laughs. In Public Speaking for Success, Dale Carnegie identifies four main objectives of public speaking. Keep reading to learn about these public speaking objectives and how each one wields its own kind of power.

How to Structure a Speech: 3 Templates From Dale Carnegie

What are the various ways a speech can be organized? How does Dale Carnegie recommend you end a talk, regardless of its structure? Once you have a topic and some excellent ideas around it, you need to organize your ideas in a way that will reach your audience effectively. In Public Speaking for Success, Dale Carnegie provides three templates and shares some general guidelines that apply to any speech structure. Continue reading to learn how to structure a speech with classic advice from Carnegie.

How to Begin a Speech: Dale Carnegie’s Timeless Strategies

What common mistakes do people make when beginning a presentation? What must you do well before your speech to help it get off to a strong start? How you begin your speech sets the tone for the entire presentation. In Public Speaking for Success, author and lecturer Dale Carnegie shares practical strategies you can use to grab your audience’s attention and make them want to hear more. Keep reading to learn how to begin a speech in a way that people won’t soon forget.

The 3 Dangers of Technology in Everyday Life

What are the dangers of technology people face today? How does technology interfere with education and work? In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen discuss the impact of increased technological interference. Technological interference does widespread harm in various domains of life, including school, the workplace, and our relationships. Discover more about the dangers of technology and how they get in the way of everyday aspects of life.

How Conformity in Schools Ignores & Squashes Individuality

Why is conformity in schools so encouraged? How can you help promote individuality among students? In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik says schools should support and encourage children’s natural processes of learning and growth. She likens this to the work of a gardener nurturing their garden, as opposed to the work of a carpenter building something based on a specific blueprint. Keep reading to learn how the carpenter model promotes conformity that ultimately harms older children.

How Do Children Learn Through Play? The Skills of Make-Believe

How do children learn through play? How can reading fiction boost your child’s development? Children are constantly learning by watching and listening, but they also learn by playing—especially pretending. Similarly, reading fictional stories helps them learn empathy. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of play in children.

Is College Necessary for a Successful Future?

Why are more employers abandoning college degree requirements? What are the pros and cons of eliminating them? Is college necessary for a successful future? A growing number of public and private sector employers in the US are dropping college degree requirements for job seekers. Human resources experts say that, in the years ahead, successful companies will reduce requirements that narrow talent pools and hire candidates with evergreen “soft skills.” Here’s a look at the pros and cons of eliminating college degree requirements.