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How Difficult is College Reading? (part 2)
What sorts of things do you think you’ll be reading in college and why do your professors choose these? I confess that before heading off to the university, I didn’t really think about it. I guess I didn’t think it was very important. I also thought that it was...
How Difficult is College Reading? (part 1)
When I was in High School I started working at the grill in a local fast-food restaurant. It was pretty popular among my friends and the money was decent so I thought it was a pretty good gig. As you know, the first day on any job is a bit anxiety producing. I got my...
Organizational Hacks: How to Keep Track of Your College Reading
Although you’d not think it by looking at my garage, I am a pretty organized person. My shelves of stuff aren't labeled with a label-maker or color-coded, but if you ask me where the box with the Christmas lights are, I’d be able to point you right to them. It’s not...
Reading in College: Is Faster Better?
While taking a break from work and errands the other day, I caught myself flipping through my phone and came across several videos all about speed. Companies trying to make planes fly faster, astronomers talking about what happens when something gets close to the...
Building your Band: Setting up your College Network
I recently came across an article that told a story about the Rolling Stones and their secret to playing together for more than 50 years. Yeah, I know, it's hard to imagine any band staying together for 50 years! But they’re still at it. It turns out that the...
Introducing: Dr. Matt’s Gutsy Guide to Reading in College
Are you one of those "Try before you Buy" types? This blog features the Introduction section of Dr. Matt's Gutsy Guide to Reading in College. If you're interested in ordering the book or learning more, visit the Gutsy College Website or reach out to Dr. Matt. Enjoy!...
Unforgettable Influences: 9 Celebrities You Must Meet in College
Who are the first names that pop to mind when you think of famous celebrities? Probably folks who are trending on twitter, People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in the World, Forbes’ Richest People, or Times’ Person of the Year. I suspect we don’t think of...
Effortless Efficiency: 20 Tricks for Better Productivity
Throw a digital rock and you’ll find a list of productivity hints. When I did this the other day, google returned dozens of pages of ideas for things to do that will help me move gracefully through my day, check things off my list, leap tall buildings in a single...
Smart Scheduling: 6 Essentials for College Students
One of my earliest school-day memories was going shopping for supplies. It was one of the few bright spots in the late summer when my friends and I saw vacation days counting down. If I’m entirely honest, I still love shopping for school supplies. Weird though it may...
Gutsy Guide to Reading in College
Fair warning. This book is not about speed-reading or power-cramming. This book is about learning how to figure out what to focus on in the reading. This book will teach you how to improve your recall for exams. It will explore new ways to take notes and organize your life and reading.
Gutsy Guide to Writing in College
Writing in college can be a mystery. This all-in-one guide reveals the myths around college writing and how to leverage your brain and body for maximum writing efficiency. It shows you how to find what your professor is looking for, how to set up your writing routines, and the simple secrets to improving your writing and getting great grades.