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In an effort to create a little positive e-karma, I’m going to list a couple of great sites and great articles I’ve read recently. I hope you can enjoy them as much as I do, and be sure to leave comments and feedback on their sites as well. I am really enjoying writing here at Zen College Life, and I want to give my readers the chance to enjoy reading the blogs and sites that I read daily. So without further ado:
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This week we will focus on reading. As a child I was never a fan of books. I didn’t understand the significance of hundreds of pages of words, nor did I care for the ‘knowledge’ they claimed to contain. But about a year ago (at age 22), I started reading religiously, not because I enjoyed it, but because it seemed the fastest way to learn, grow, and live richer. I started out hating it, I was slow, I didn’t understand everything I read, and I felt dumb. But soon I realized that the very feeling of being dumb was liberating. Allow me to explain…
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One of the fastest ways to change the direction your life is headed (for the better) is by doing acts of kindness, without the intention of receiving reward. There is something about doing something with the sole intention of helping someone else that really gives us true perspective as to what life is all about. It gives us a high, a purely great feeling about ourselves and humanity.
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This week we will focus on living a prolific life. Being prolific is being intellectually productive. Most of us are taking our summer vacation now, but that is no reason to sit around and do nothing. We are the generation that can make a difference in every aspect of life, from ridding our planet of fossil fuels to curing diseases in third world countries. Our passion and compassion will pave the way to our generation’s success. Our actions will make a difference, and the sooner you realize this the sooner you will be able to start creating waves of success for yourself and those around you.

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Hey everyone! How is summer going? I got off to a slow start, but now things are really moving. I have a lot of projects that I’m going to be working on throughout the summer. I thought I’d give everyone a chance to share on their productivity throughout this summer vacation. I’ll start:
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Hey everybody.  I just wanted to let you know that I am still alive.  My computer has been on the fritz, and I am working to get everything squared away and working correctly again, But Bill Gates, in his infinite wisdom (VISTA), isn’t making it easy for me.  I hope to have everything working and myself writing again by this weeks end.  I’ll see you then!

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The Compact Classics is turning out to be the best book I’ve ever purchased. I am able to learn about all of the classics very quickly (it summarizes books of all sorts in 2 pages each), and decide which I want to read the full versions of. And the list extends far beyond the literary classics.
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There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread. -Mother Teresa

In Dale Carnegie’s How To Win Friends And Influence People, one of the most important qualities he mentioned in getting along with people is honest and sincere appreciation. Now whether or not you realize it, appreciation is one of the most motivating gifts one person can give another. How do you feel when you work really hard every day at work, and your work goes unnoticed? Or even better, how one small comment of thanks and appreciation can make your day so much better?
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I have 2 more final exams, and after that I am going to enjoy the summer. The weather is magnificent, I have a bunch of great friends, and a lot of books just waiting for me. In order to really get the most out of this summer, I have written a list of things that I would like to do this summer. I’m sure it’s going to be a great one.
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Finals are here. The end is near. But to get through it, and be efficient, we must make the most of our study time. Once it’s over, we’re free. So with that in mind, grab your books, get your gear, head to your library, and pound out a couple of hours of good ole fashion studying, using these techniques for making the most of your study breaks without letting your brain go to sleep.
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