The art of concentration
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Concentration is a skill that is learned and not born with. Concentration is necessary for many tasks and people who learn to develop it find themselves more successful than those who do not. People should resist the temptation to change activities by using a mantra to remind them of their task.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1998
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The new selfishness
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Many Americans believe that they are entitled to receive more for less work. This attitude is prevalent despite the faltering economy. Americans must recover the work ethic and attitudes which gave the country economic dominance after World War II.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1992
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Decisions, decisions, decisions
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The steps in effective decision-making are: define the issue, brainstorm a variety of options, rate each option and make a decision. It is important to appreciate the effort that goes into making a decision and not be overly critical in hindsight.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1992
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