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This is from a seminar given to Psychology Students of the Lyceum of the Philippines University - Cavite on personality development and self-improvement. The seminar ran for 4 hours with very positive feedback. This material is custom made and copyrights belong to Dr. Francis Paul Jagolino. In this version, activities have been omitted. To have a similar seminar at your institution, please email [email protected] for more information.
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Dr. Francis Paul V. Jagolino Psychology and Medical
Educator
What is a Master
Student?
A Master Student is: • Someone who lives to excel in any field of endeavor.
• A person with goals and ambi;ons who faithfully carries out all that is needed to a=ain success.
• A student who priori;zes his or her studies because it is the gateway to future success.
• A pupil who craves to learning anything and everything, dedica;ng themselves to lifelong learning.
• Someone who will eventually master his/her own des;ny.
Why is it important to be a Master Student?
To discover your true potential
To make the hard journey
of life easier
To build the future that was meant for
you!
To become the best in everything you do!
To make a difference in your life
and in the lives of those
around you!
Life is a long and harsh road.
Be prepared for it!
Always be honest to yourself
Always strive to improve yourself
Admitting that all of us
have a problem is always the start.
Activity 1: The Path to Discovery
Let’s meet our first Master Student
Daniel LaRusso Posi%ve Traits • Always did what he felt was
right. • Quick to defend a woman’s
honor. • Inquisi;ve • Diligent • Humble • Determined Nega%ve Traits • Mischievous • Impa;ent • Hot tempered
Step 2: Know the Ways of the
Master Student
Inquisitive
• The master student is curious about everything.
• Always needs to know why things are the way they are.
• Will always try to find answers.
Able to Focus Attention
• The master student’s focused a=en;on has a childlike quality.
• The world, to a child, is always new.
• Because the master student can focus a=en;on, to him/her the world is always new.
Knows Priorities
• Master students know their priori;es well.
• They will start with the most important tasks first.
• Work and studies will always be priori;zed over fun.
Confident and Competent • Master students are
always confident of their abili;es and themselves.
• They are always willing to par;cipate in ac;vi;es.
• Puts a lot of ;me into Mastery of Skills.
• When learning new things, they make it a point to study it over and over again un;l it becomes second nature to them.
Self-aware
• The master student is willing to evaluate himself and his behavior.
• He/she regularly examines his/her life.
• He/she accepts that perfec;on is a myth; no one is ever perfect.
Willing to Change
• The unknown does not frighten the master student.
• He/she welcomes change and knows it is essen;al to improvement.
• Acceptance of the fact that “Life is a constant change”.
Diligent and Hardworking
• Master students always have goals and are willing to do anything and everything to a=ain it.
• They have pride in their work and strive to always give their 101% best.
Courageous
• The Master Student controls his/her fears and does not let it hinder him or her from doing what’s important.
• He/she does not deny fear but embraces it.
• Uses fear produc;vely
Self Control and Motivation
• Master students never let their emo;ons control their thoughts.
• They are always mo;vated even when ;red.
• They never feel lazy and are always eager to work hard towards success.
Leadership
• Master Students are also leaders.
• They take charge of not just groups but also themselves.
• They strive to maintain the highest level of integrity, honesty and self-‐discipline.
Energetic and Positive
• Master Students are full of energy and are always op;mis;c.
• They never entertain nega;ve thoughts.
• They are full of life and live it with lots of meaning.
Humble and Respectful • Master Students respect
their teachers and peers. • They never fail to show
apprecia;on and gra;tude for the hard work their teachers are doing.
• They hold their teacher’s experience and knowledge in very high regard.
• They always maintain great humility and never boast their achievements to anyone.
Step 3: Know Your Enemy
According to Sun Tzu, the Author of the “Art Of War”: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred ba=les.“
“If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a
defeat.”
“If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every ba=le.”
There are so many enemies to success!
Pessimism and Negativity • Will always tell you “You
Can’t do it!” • When difficulty sets in,
you give up easily. • Destroys confidence. • Will hinder you from
succeeding. • Pessimism leads to
weakness. • Weakness leads to
failure.
Procrastination
• Pu]ng off important tasks for more enjoyable and pleasurable ones.
• Leads to “cramming” and stress.
• Leads to substandard work and failure.
Bad Influences
• Watch the company you keep.
• They may either make or break you.
• They may lead you to vices and failure.
Boredom
• Some;mes, school work can become monotonous and boring.
• Some subjects are just so boring and irrelevant.
• There are ;mes you feel so sleepy despite ge]ng a good night’s rest.
Impatience
• Many people want results right away.
• This leads to frustra;on • May lead to procras;na;on
• May lead to qui]ng. • Unrealis;c expecta;ons
Insecurity
• The worst enemy of confidence.
• Always thinking that everyone is be=er than you.
• Always thinking that you are incapable of doing great things.
Problems
• Problems come in many forms (family, personal, school, financial, love, etc.)
• They will preoccupy your thoughts and distract you.
• The longer you linger in problems, the more problems it causes.
Lack of Purpose
• No goals or plans for the future.
• No mo;va;ons • No drive to succeed • No willingness to strive • Lives only in the present.
Intergalactic Master Student
Luke Skywalker Posi%ve Traits: • Excellent determina;on • Courageous • Loyal • Respecbul • Op;mis;c Nega%ve Traits • Impa;ent • Impulsive • Pessimis;c
Step 4: Know Your Purpose
Know and Find Your Purpose
• Everyone needs purpose. • Think about your purpose in life in terms of: • Educa;on: What do you want to achieve? • Career: What do you want to become? • Family: What type of rela;onship do you want to have between you and your family?
• Self: What do you want to achieve or develop in yourself?
A Phenomenal Master Student
Albert Einstein Posi%ve Traits • Very intelligent (Highest IQ) • Extremely curious • Impeccable concentra;on • Has a great imagina;on • Humble Nega%ve Traits • Eccentric • Perfec;onist • Easily disappointed
Step 5: Start Making Changes
Start Making These Changes
Self Relationships
School
Self Changes
Enlist your bad habits and get rid of them!
Start organizing yourself and your things
Never allow Yourself to be idle.
Learn ways to motivate yourself to move at all
times.
Whenever you think a negative thought, learn to stop and replace it with a
positive one!
Become a confident communicator
Relationship Changes
Talk less, listen more!
Always be the better person!
Always be polite and friendly
School Changes
Attend classes regularly and on time!
Learn to pay Attention. Focus!
Always study everyday at the same time for 14 days.
Stop CRAMMING!!!
Get a calendar and start weekly planning of activities
(Include both school time and leisure time)
Everyday, make a To-Do List
Step 6: Find Your Mentor
Why do you need a mentor?
• When it comes to gaining experience, se]ng goals and execu;ng plans, everyone can use a mentor.
• Nothing compares to the advice, guidance and counseling of an experienced person that will take you under his wing and show you the ropes.
• Take advantage of your mentor’s experiences. • Life is TOO SHORT to keep making your own mistakes.
Famous Mentors
Daniel Larusso had: Mr. Miyagi
Harry Po=er had: Dumbledore
Luke Skywalker had: Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda
Criteria In for looking for a Mentor
• In most cases, it should be someone older with more experience than you.
• It should be someone who is a role model. • He/she has the traits and character that you aspire to have.
• He/she should be willing to mentor you. • He/she should be easily to contact.
Possible Mentors
• An upperclassman • A professor/teacher (either current or former) • An older sibling who is already successful • Any successful individual you admire or respect.
• A parent (preferably one who is successful)
How can a Mentor help?
• They can teach you best prac;ces • They can give you the best advices • They can offer prac;cal solu;ons • They can guide your thinking towards the right direc;on.
• They can listen to your problems without bias • They can mo;vate you to be the best you can be
Advantages of having a Mentor
Research shows that having a mentor: • Increases your chances of success. • Minimizes confusion • Decreases the likelihood of wrong decisions • Increases the chances of finding solu;ons to the worst problems
• Makes travelling through life less difficult
So, do you have a possible mentor in mind?
If you do, contact him or her today!
Magical Master Student
Harry Po=er Posi%ve Traits • Intelligent and good at
problem solving • Very loyal • Respecbul • Modest • Kind and helpful • Trustworthy Nega%ve Traits • Impulsive • Troubled • Temperamental
What Makes a Master Student Invincible?
Three Letters: PDF
The Master Student’s Secret to Invincibility
P – Passion D – Discipline F – Focus
Passion • Do you really like what
you are doing now? • What is it about your
course you like? • Do you see yourself
having a career related to this course?
• Passion is a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something
Discipline
• Discipline is an orderly or prescribed conduct or pa=ern of behavior
• What do you need to change in yourself and your habits?
• How can you discipline yourself to change these things?
Focus • Focus is to pay par;cular
a=en;on to what is important.
• Are you able to concentrate for more than 10 minutes on something?
• How about aier 1 hour, where is your focus?
• Are you able to stay on Facebook for more than an hour?
5 Ways to FOCUS
F = Five More Rule O = One Think at a Time C = Conquer Procrastination (Do IT NOW!) U = Use your hands as blinders S = Say it out loud
5 More Rule
• If you are tempted to quit or give up a task, always say “5 more…”
• Aim to do 5 more math problems or read five more pages.
• If aier 5 pages you are distracted, then stop and then return when you are ready to do so again.
One Think at a Time
• The human brain can only focus on one thing at a ;me.
• Make a list of all that needs to be done and do it one by one in order (with high priority tasks first)
• Shut off distractors like Facebook and cellphones.
Conquer Procrastination
• If you are feeling lazy about doing something, say it out loud “DO IT NOW!”
• Keep saying it un;l you do decide to do it. • Doing something now and finishing it will give you more ;me for things you enjoy doing.
Use your Hands as Blinders
• Like horses, our eyes have the tendency to be distracted by the surroundings.
• Blind it all out by placing your hands at the side of your head making them blinders.
• Anything in the periphery of your view will no longer distract your reading.
Say it Out Loud
• If you are having problems focusing on a par;cular paragraph, read it out loud.
• Doing so helps you focus more on it and allows your brain to further store the informa;on by seeing and hearing it at the same ;me.
Remember:
Step 7: Move Forward
and Never Look Back
When you make a commitment to move
forward, looking back will destroy all of your efforts!
Defeat your Enemies and Advance!
Pessimism and Negativity
• Destroy pessimism by replacing nega;ve thoughts with posi;ve ones!
• When filled with nega;ve thoughts, close your eyes, empty your mind and think about something posi;ve.
Procrastination
• Beat procras;na;on by saying “DO IT NOW!”
• Every ;me you are feeling lazy to do something, take a deep breath and say it out loud; “DO IT NOW!”
Bad Influences
• Find people with the same goals and objec;ves as yours.
• Ask your friends what their goals are.
• If your goals and theirs matches, then talk about how you can help each other achieve those goals.
Boredom • If you are feeling sleepy in
class or if your mind is wandering away, wriggle your toes inside your shoes.
• Every ;me you feel like dozing off, just wriggle your toes or sit up straight!
• If the professor is boring, take down notes and make diagrams related to what he/she is lecturing on.
Impatience
• Save some of your money to buy some things you want as your own rewards for doing well.
• Live each day, one day at a ;me.
• Stop thinking about gradua;on or the future too much. It will come!
• Soon, your goals will be realized!
Insecurity
• Look at yourself in the mirror and say:
• “I take pride in the way I look! I allow myself to shine today!”
• Never be conscious about the way you look because they are more people that look less be=er than you do!
Problems
• A problem is never qualified to be a problem if it does not have a solu;on!
• Some problems can be resolved immediately.
• Some may take ;me. • Learn to separate your priori;es from your problems!
Lack of Purpose
• Write down your goals in ;me intervals.
• What is your goal in 6 months?
• What is your goal in 1 year? • What is your goal in 5
years? • Keep these goals in your
study area where you can always see it!
Once you defeat your enemies, you will be on
your way to becoming a Master Student!
Realizations of a Master Student
Life is HARD! You need prepare yourself for every step of the way!
The Human Brain is a miracle!
It has unlimited storage!
Success involves: 20% Skill & Knowledge
80% Attitude
Passion-Focus-Discipline Makes Life so much easier!
It is hard at first but when you get used to it, everything becomes a
breeze!
Everyone (including you and me) is destined for
greatness!
Unfortunately, NOT too many people realize this un;l its too late!
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Go now future Master Students and strive for
greatness!
Become the Masters of Your Destiny!
Thank you どうもありがとうございました