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Preface xv
Update: College During the COVID-19 Pandemic xxi
Quick Start to College xxxi
CHAPTER 1 The Rewards of College 1
Taking Risks that Move You toward Success
■ What Would You Risk? Dr. J. Raider Estrada 1
■ Status Check: How Ready Are You to Risk Effort for
the Rewards of College? 2
Why Is College a Risk, and What Reward Does It Offer? 2
The Culture of College 3
College Prepares You for the Modern Workplace 4
How Can Successful Intelligence Help You Achieve
Your Goals? 6
The Three Thinking Skills 7
How Thinking Skills Move You toward Your Goals 7
GET ANALYTICAL Def ne Your “College Self” 8
GET SMART Organize Your Finances 9
How Can a “Growth Mindset” Motivate You to Persist? 9
Build Self-Esteem with Responsible Actions 10
Practice Academic Integrity 10
Face Fears, Challenges, and Failures with Optimism 13
■ Talk Risk and Reward 14
GET CREATIVE Consider How to Connect 15
Why Do You Need Emotional Intelligence? 15
How Emotional Intelligence Promotes Success 16
The Abilities of Emotional Intelligence 16
GET PRACTICAL Use Emotional Intelligence to Get Involved 17
How Will Your Work Now Prepare You for Life Success? 17
STUDENT PROFILE 19
■ Revisit Risk and Reward 20
■ Risk Action for College, Career, and Life Rewards 20
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