Thursday, February 3, 2011

Week 4: Bentley Rare Book Gallery

1) Foundations. chapter 3. Exercises 3.1, 3.2, 3.3. page 49.

3.1

1. Sometimes
2. Sometimes
3. Often
4. Never
5. Often
6. Often
7. Sometimes

3.2

1. Often
2. Sometimes
3. Sometimes
4. Rarely
5. Often
6. Always
7. Sometimes
8. Often
9. Often
10. Sometimes

3.3

1. Usually
2. Never
3. Usually
4. Sometimes
5. Sometimes
6. Never
7. Never
8. Sometimes
9. Usually
10. Sometimes
11. Sometimes
12. Sometimes
13. Usually
14. Usually
15. Sometimes
16. Usually
17. Sometimes
18. Usually
19. Sometimes
20. Usually

2) Chapter 7: The myth of Multi-tasking

Yes I do find that word to be misleading. A few weeks ago, I actually came to the same conclusion that the scientists reached and that is that people don't actually multi-task but execute a series of consecutive actions and then call it multi-tasking. It is also impossible to truly multi-task and get any real progress done. In order for your work to be good, you must devote your full attention to it. It makes no sense to do several things at around the same time, just to find out that you gave 50% or 30% effort and then received a grade that reflected that effort. It is better to complete one task at a time and get the full credit of your work.

3) Which mgmt tip is the most helpful?

I think making to-do lists is the most helpful time management tip that I could use. I have a very erratic short-term memory and sometimes need a physical reminder of what I need to accomplish. I have recently begun to use this method and it is really helpful in allowing me to be more efficient and use my time more effectively.

4) Goals for next 4 years.

I don't think I will be studying 'abroad' anytime soon. On a more serious note, I have made at least to long-term plans concerning my college education. I will either graduate from KSU, then pursue a graduate degree at Georgia Tech (if my ADHD-PI doesn't interfere too much) OR take 2 years at KSU then transfer to GT/UGA. I am leaning to the former because it will at least give me a stable, jumping off point if I am not able to keep up the complexity and speed of GT courses. I might be working at Micro Center or some other huge brand name computer store. Or maybe be recruited an software company as a programmer. Not exactly sure what I want right now.

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