MemoTo: Shari WeissFrom: Rebecca SchiffmanDate: June 8 2015Re: 10 things I learned today.

This memo is regarding the lessons I acquired in my first day of BUS 300. The subsequent list is written in Oxford Sandwich style and will enumerate some of the material we discussed today. 1. Oxford Sandwich: This style follows the rule of disseminating information three times; starting with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. 2. Three rules to success: In order to be successful you need to listen carefully, read carefully, and follow all directions.3. Phone smiles: Smiling while on the phone is an important and effective way to convey happiness in your tone.4. Learning process: This process includes several stages, 1) confusion, 2) silence, 3) intention, 4) focus, and 5) effort. 5. School vs. Real life: In the classroom, learning what you are doing is much more important than finishing the work sheet. However, in real life it is important to finish a given task.6. Reading list: The Outliers: The Story of Success, The Tipping Point, and Lean In for Graduates are several important books for anyone that essentially wants to do anything in life.7. Parking lot: This tactic is used in group meetings to acknowledge a particular issue or suggestion and notify the issuer that their issue will be addressed after the topics covered in the agenda, if time allows. 8. F.E.A.R.: Stands for False Expectations Appearing Real and will be my new mantra for overwhelming anxiety.9. WIIFM: An acronym signifying Whats In It For Me and is meant to remind you to engage the receiver in the communication.10. Social media presence: Today, I was reminded of the importance of having a social media presence and that even though I may not have had a strong presence nor a strong understanding of how to use social media effectively, you are never too old to establish one and learn how.

In conclusion, I have gained an extra set of life hacks and look forward to using these tools throughout the semester and ultimately, throughout my life.