Prof. Jack K. Mandel
Campus News
I can’t believe it – another semester is just about to begin. And for many of you it marks a milestone: continued studies and a new path for the future you choose. I trust it will be the right one! This column will be devoted to some inspirational thoughts, which I have come across during my 40 years of being a college professor. I hope they inspire you to greater success. Enjoy!
● “THERE are two mistakes a person can make along the path of life… Not going all the way and not starting.”
● “NEVER be discouraged. It is often the LAST key in the bunch that opens the lock.”
● “MAKE the best use of what is in your power and take the rest as it happens.”
● “SUCCESSFUL people are those who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her.”
● “WHAT is you legacy? What will you do to leave the world a better place What gifts and talents have you been blessed with? Be sure to use them to your fullest potential.”
● “EVERYTHING you’ve been through in your young lives has been preparation for where you are at this moment in time AND, more important where you can be tomorrow.”
● “FORGET all the reasons why it won’t work, and believe the one reason why it will.”
● “TO create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time.’”
● “THIS is your world. Shape it or someone else will.”
● “THE ones who say ‘you can’t’ and ‘you won’t’ are probably the ones scared you will.”
● “BE thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. Never focus on what you don’t have because you will never, ever have enough.”
● “PERSONALLY, I am still learning that being kind and caring to those around you is more important than being right.”
● BE SPECIFIC. The best goals to set are those that can be measured. Talk to fellow students and especially your professors to get new ideas and options for your future. That’s what we are here for- to help!
● SET more than one goal at a time- The rationale here is that if you are delayed in a particular area, you can still move ahead in another. It gives you a sense of accomplishment when you reach at least one of your objectives. For example, let’s say you wish to become active in at least three college organizations. Even if you only join one of them and attend regular meetings, you have reached one-third of your goal.
● FINALLY, restate your goals as often as possible- Say them mentally, write them again, and repeat them to others. The more you sense their importance to yourself and your personal success, the more easily your goals will be met.
Professor Jack K. Mandel has taught marketing and PR since 1978 at Nassau Community College. He is the recipient of both the Outstanding Teacher Award conferred by the NYS Association of Two-Year Colleges and the NCC Dean of Instruction’s Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award.
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