Lesson:

Secret Weapons

We live in a competitive world. From the time we are born, our parents attempt to give us the best education they can. They know that knowledge is power; more often than not, knowledge and ability go hand in hand with a substantive salary and a high quality of life. Education alone is not the only factor in the equation, however. Once we have our education, performance is the next most important thing. Frequently, performance bonuses form a large part of a professional’s take-home pay. Now that we have acquired the accumulated knowledge of our forebears, how can we improve our daily performance? Improving performance is much more complex than acquiring knowledge. The problem is that improving performance involves using willpower. Willpower is the most challenging weapon to wield because it depends solely on ourselves. The suggestions in the articles for this topic are not too difficult, but remember, willpower is the key.


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Example Article

Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.

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