Reaching Your Potential: Concise Version (Third Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (674 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1401881890 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Reaching Your Potential, Concise Edition, is designed for short courses or for those instructors who prefer a shorter text. The text has been updated to include a new approach to problem solving; new material on the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide Pyramid; new sections on cell phone do's and don'ts and the norms of classroom behavior; and new material on coping with stress. Updated information on preparing resumes and career portfolios and using email to send cover letters and resumes makes this text an invaluable resource for students.. Similar to the previous edition, this revised text uses a holistic approach to personal development. A new feature, "For You to Consider", presents the reader with high-interest topics related to chapter content and directs them to the internet to do additional research. Based on the concept that self-belief is the foundation for success, the text offers interesting pedagogic features to help readers develop a positive understanding of their strengths. The "Whatever It Takes" features profile individuals who have overcome difficulties and achieved success in their lives, providing motivational stories that students can relate to. Readers are actively involved in improving their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social potential with specific learning experiences
Many people advocate life long learning and the process of reaching your full potential, but generally no one knows how to do that. This book is designed for individuals from middle school to retirement age and provides them with step by step assessments, worksheets and exercises to reach their potential
Robert Throop and Marion Castellucci have helped thousands of adults to discover their strengths, develop their goals, and reach them. With over 35 years of experience in education, spanning the elementary to graduate school levels, he is presently the Chief Academic Officer for ITT Educational Services Inc. Throop is the former Corporate Director of Education for ATE Enterprises. Robert Throop and Mar
Class Book I needed the book for a life management class that I was taking. This book was over 50% cheaper than purchasing the book through my college. I recommend looking for books on amazon.com first before trying your school book store. Including the item being so inexpensive, the book was also new; and, . Good read Not much of a reader. But you kind of have to for college. This book is very up lifting and a good read even if your not in college.