Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label advice. Show all posts

Thursday, July 7, 2022

BOOKS & BREAKS: WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER ADULT EDUCATION


As parents, we may find that there are limited resources available for self growth. There may be causes you care about, but you don't have the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject matter (or you may find you are saying this to yourself). When it comes to learning as an adult, we can feel hindered by our inability to learn because of how we learned as a child. It doesn't matter whether you are looking at Aeroclass courses or you are looking for something else to learn, the point is that you are going to find something that brings you joy! Whether you are looking to develop an interest in niche literature, watercolor painting, or just want to look after your car better, what are the things you need to remember about learning any subject later in life? 

Focus on the Results 

Comparing your learning abilities to how you were as a child is futile. You may have been happy to accept the idea that information you learned in school at the time may very well be for benefit later in life, but as most of us eventually came to realize, quadratic equations mean very little when it comes to asking for a loan or getting a mortgage! You have the benefit of focusing on results, which means you have a laser eye precision in choosing the things that really matter to you. 

The fact is if you want to start learning about a very specific subject, whether it's science fiction or learning a new language, you can benefit from a study resource that can give you insight into the world and lifestyle you really want to have. Whether it's book publishers like Nova Science Publishers Inc or you have found a very credible resource on YouTube, the fact is that you know what you want to achieve, so therefore you will have more focus when it comes to finding the things that will stimulate your education. 

Find Someone Who Cares About the Subject 

When we start delving into education at a later stage in life, we might feel we've got the blockades up because of how we did (or didn't) get on with education in the classroom. This is why the quality of the teacher will always make a difference. 

Even as a child, you might have memories of a particular teacher that stood out, and if you can find a teacher that really cares about the subject, they will pass on their enthusiasm to you, so you will be more motivated in a classroom environment, but you will learn better. People who are more engaged and enthusiastic about the subject, and so you will learn it better. As an adult, you don't have time to waste, so finding a subject that you really care about should, in theory, mean you have a passion for it. 

Have a Solid Approach to Studying 

You might believe that studying is exactly the same as it was when you were a child, but you've got the benefit of getting older and understanding what suits you. There are infinite resources online to help you study. You could use binaural beats, but you could also benefit from understanding when you can utilize breaks. 

The fact is that you shouldn't actually be studying for hours on end. The sweet spot is 90 minutes for a really intense study session and if possible, you need to take the time to rest to consolidate the new information. It can be difficult to learn subjects later in life, but it's not impossible!

Sunday, April 10, 2016

End of Tax Season Twitter Party with BlockAdvisors

**A Geek Daddy has been financially compensated by BlockAdvisors**

A Geek Daddy is joining our friends Men Who Blog in hosting a Twitter Party on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 11am to Noon (EST) to close out this year's "Tax Season" and provide some tips and on how to get your taxes filed on time before the April 18th deadline if you are a procrastinator and advice for those of you who are already done about things you may want to do throughout the year to be better prepared in the future.  We'll be joined by @BlockAdvisors who will share their professional advice on tax matters for the average family and provide some insights that will be particularly useful for small business owners and the self-employed when it comes to dealing with the financial challenges that often pop up throughout the year.  Plus we'll be providing away some $50 Gift Cards to attendees throughout the party!

To be eligible to win one of these prizes make sure you do the following four things:
  1. Tweet this Promotional Message on Twitter: " Join @MenWhoBlog #BlockAdvisors #TwitterParty! The Importance of a Year-Round Tax Advisor 4/12 at 11am ET #sweeps: http://bit.ly/25PYKRU "
  2. CLICK HERE and paste the URL for your tweeted promotional message in the comment section of the post about this party on the Men Who Blog's website to verify your participation.
  3. Follow @MenWhoBlog , @Geekdad248 , @Gunaxin & @BlockAdvisors on Twitter.
  4. Participate in the #BlockAdvisors Twitter Party between 11 am - Noon (EST) / 8am - 9am (PST) by contributing a minimum of one unique tweet responding to a question asked by the Host ( @MenWhoBlog ) or a comment made by a co-host ( @Geekdad248 / @Gunaxin ) or our special guest ( @BlockAdvisors ) that includes the hashtags #BlockAdvisors and #sweepstakes.  Additional tweets are appreciated but do not increase your chances of winning.
 Click here to view the official rules.

Here are some tips on how to participate in the party and get the most out of the experience:
  1. Monitor the official Twitter Party Hashtag #BlockAdvisors and follow the conversation throughout the hour long event.
  2. Follow @MenWhoBlog as the event Host who will present questions labeled Q1, Q2, Q3 etc. for attendees to reply to: "Q1: What is your best advice for filing your taxes? #BlockAdvisors"
  3. Answer these questions with A1, A2, A3 etc including the hashtag #BlockAdvisors : "A1 Get started early! #BlockAdvisors"
  4. ReTweet questions and your favorite comments by others participating in the party.
  5. Make some new friends, ask @BlockAdvisors questions and most importantly -- have fun!
  6. Be conversational and witty but also be polite and respectful of all the party's participants.  
BlockAdvisors is more than just a "one and done" tax service and they believe in establishing a dependable relationship with their clients to provide advice all year round for those of us who are self-employed.  This of course includes tax preparation advice but also other aspects of your financial security that connect to taxes including payroll help and support to ensure your identity is safe from fraud as well.



**A Geek Daddy has been financially compensated for this post and his involvement with the #BlockAdvisors Twitter Party**