Presentation on Becoming a Better Student, by myself - i.e. Prof. V. Viswanadham at LENDI Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jonnada (V), Vizianagaram The live audio recording of the session can be easily accessed: The participants have been advised to visit: www.viswam.in, for accessing other lectures and presentations. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: viswam.vangapally@gmail.com

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WelcomeWelcome
to this Session onto this Session on
Becoming a Better StudentBecoming a Better Student
for the Enthusiastic Students
Facilitator
Prof. V. Viswanadham
www.viswam.inwww.viswam.in
LendiLendi
Institute of EngineeringInstitute of Engineering andand TechnologyTechnology
[[SAI DHAMAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST ]

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4. Who creates our future ?Who creates our future ?
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5. A StoneA Stone
A SculptorA Sculptor
The StatueThe Statue
You are your own raw-material.You are your own raw-material.
You are your own sculptorYou are your own sculptor..
When you know what you consist of,When you know what you consist of,
& what you want to make of it,& what you want to make of it,
then you can invent yourself.then you can invent yourself.
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Please watch this clipping . . .Please watch this clipping . . .

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Curious Minds = Successful MindsCurious Minds = Successful Minds
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Tune YourTune Your MINDMIND
Learn to LiveLearn to Live
in the presentin the present
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11. We areWe are
ourour
THOUGHTSTHOUGHTS
What are the sources of our THOUGHTS ?What are the sources of our THOUGHTS ?
Yadbhaavam TadbhavathiYadbhaavam Tadbhavathi
We are our Attitude, Dreams, Choices, Decisions,We are our Attitude, Dreams, Choices, Decisions,
Actions – and Surely, we can become better.Actions – and Surely, we can become better.

12. ThoughtsThoughts
FeelingsFeelings
AttitudesAttitudes
BehaviourBehaviour
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14. SpeedSpeed
of Sound - 1,225 kms /hof Sound - 1,225 kms /h
of Light - faster by : 9,19,625 timesof Light - faster by : 9,19,625 times
1,126,540,800 Kms /h
of Thoughtof Thought
= ???= ???

15. You have to cope withYou have to cope with
accelerated rate of changeaccelerated rate of change
What do you think are the implications ?What do you think are the implications ?

16. What it is theWhat it is the
Purpose of LIFE ?Purpose of LIFE ?

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The purpose of LIFE is
to live a LIFE of PURPOSE
ADD ValueADD Value

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19. YOUR LIFE NEEDS SELF MANAGEMENTYOUR LIFE NEEDS SELF MANAGEMENT
LIFE MGT.LIFE MGT. L = TL = T
MIND MGT.MIND MGT. T = QT = Q
L = T = T = Q = P = EL = T = T = Q = P = E
DEV. MGT.DEV. MGT. P = EP = E
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20. L = TL = T
TimeTime TimeTime
EntryEntry ExitExit
BirthBirth
DeathDeath
Time between Birth and DeathTime between Birth and Death
LifeLife
TimeTime
K + S + A + W
+ W
+ XYZ
K + S + A + W
+ W
+ XYZ
LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

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LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

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LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

23. LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP ==
EE
the purpose of life isthe purpose of life is
Pursuit ofPursuit of
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1.1. Wake up before SunriseWake up before Sunrise
2.2. S.M.I.L.ES.M.I.L.E
3.3. At least 1 % Time for ReadingAt least 1 % Time for Reading
4.4. Develop taste for Soft MusicDevelop taste for Soft Music
5.5. Friendship only with Good QualitiesFriendship only with Good Qualities
6.6. Dream BIGDream BIG
7.7. Have written GoalsHave written Goals
8.8. Be Self-MotivatedBe Self-Motivated
9.9. Review before RetiringReview before Retiring
10.10. Don’t Sleep without planningDon’t Sleep without planning
for the next dayfor the next day
For making aFor making a BIGBIG DifferenceDifference

26. How many of you are willing to implement ?How many of you are willing to implement ?
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27. DreamDream
BBIIGG

28. A dream is an inspiring picture
of the future that energizes
your mind, will, and emotions,
empowering you
to do everything you can to achieve it.
A genuine dream
is a picture and blueprint of
a person's purpose and potential.

29. M.A.D.M.A.D.
Make a DifferenceMake a Difference

30. Developing a fine personality
1. Clarity of goals and purpose in life
2. Doing beyond expectation
3. Continuous Learning [ including learning from failures ]
4. Being enthusiastic and taking initiative
5. Character
6. Self discipline
7. Positive mental attitude
8. Managing self and managing teams
9. Sound physical and mental health
10. Team work and developing Leadership qualities
11. Honest and Hard working (including smart work)
12. Growing in one’s knowledge and skills
How about
including
Time Management ?

31. Have you carefully analyzed your own
StrengthsStrengths and WeaknessesWeaknesses ?

32. Multi Tasking
Learn to ask questions
Learn to ask questions
such as
such as What, Why and How …
What, Why and How …
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At 99 C degrees...water is hot.At 99 C degrees...water is hot.
At 100 C degrees...it boils.At 100 C degrees...it boils.
It is boiling water, STEAM comes.It is boiling water, STEAM comes.
And steam can POWER a machine.And steam can POWER a machine.
It's thatIt's that ONE extra degreeONE extra degree
that makes all the differencethat makes all the difference
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What is the differenceWhat is the difference
betweenbetween
Ordinary andOrdinary and
EXTRAORDINARY ?EXTRAORDINARY ?
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Learn ~ Connect ~ Collaborate ~ Communicate ~ CreateLearn ~ Connect ~ Collaborate ~ Communicate ~ Create
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36. What characteristics you notice ?
What characteristics you notice ?
What qualities you need
What qualities you need
to succeed in life ?
to succeed in life ?
What skills are necessary
What skills are necessary
to succeed ?
to succeed ?
to succeed in lifeto succeed in life
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37. SomeSome
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
01. Reasoning ability01. Reasoning ability
02. Intellectual curiosity02. Intellectual curiosity
03. Rapid learning rate03. Rapid learning rate
04. Complex thinking04. Complex thinking
05. Lengthy attention span05. Lengthy attention span
06. Divergent thinking06. Divergent thinking
07. Capacity for reflection07. Capacity for reflection
08. Language or Reading08. Language or Reading
developmentdevelopment
09. Clarity09. Clarity

38. SomeSome
CharacteristicsCharacteristics
~ contd…~ contd…
11. Insightfulness11. Insightfulness
12. Developed sense of humor12. Developed sense of humor
13. Intellectual stimulation13. Intellectual stimulation
14. Precision14. Precision
15. Intensity15. Intensity
16. Nonconformity16. Nonconformity
17. Questioning ability17. Questioning ability
18. Self Motivation18. Self Motivation
19. Self Development19. Self Development
20. Self Evaluation20. Self Evaluation

39. Active,
Achiever,
Bold,
Clever,
Competent,
Confident,
Creative,
Dynamic,
Efficient,
Effective,
Focused,
Go-getter,
Hardworking,
Honest,
Healthy,
Intelligent,
Innovative,
Loyal,
Motivator,
Multi-tasker,
Passionate,
Perceptive,
Poised,
Rational,
Skilled,
Smart,
Strong,
Talented,
Value-based,
and so on
Focused,
Go-getter,
Hardworking,
Honest,
Healthy,
Intelligent,
Innovative,
Loyal,
Motivator,
Multi-tasker,
Passionate,
Perceptive,
Poised,
Rational,
Skilled,
Smart,
Strong,
Talented,
Value-based,
and so on
Active,
Achiever,
Bold,
Clever,
Competent,
Confident,
Creative,
Dynamic,
Efficient,
Effective,
Qualities you need to succeed in lifeQualities you need to succeed in life
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44. To keep track and improveTo keep track and improve
Self feedback chartSelf feedback chart
20 Characteristics20 Characteristics
29 Qualities +29 Qualities +
16 Skills +16 Skills +
Values = 66+Values = 66+
GET INSPIRED
GET INSPIRED
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45. Characteristics,Characteristics,
Qualities, Skills,Qualities, Skills,
Values, etcValues, etc..
Self scoreSelf score
as on todayas on today
Score as you wouldScore as you would
like to have in 3 monthslike to have in 3 months
from nowfrom now
1.1.
2.2.
3.3.
4.4.
5.5.
and so onand so on
Self feedback chartSelf feedback chart
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46. Know how to increase productivity,Know how to increase productivity,
improve efficiency / effectivenessimprove efficiency / effectiveness
to reduce coststo reduce costs
to improve quality / dependabilityto improve quality / dependability
to add valueto add value
Everything in an organizationEverything in an organization
gets reduced to a Rupee Signgets reduced to a Rupee Sign
on the Balance Sheet.on the Balance Sheet.
Prove yourProve your
indispensabilityindispensability

47. This is the minimum.This is the minimum.
You must developYou must develop
the ability to appreciate thethe ability to appreciate the
cause and effect relationshipscause and effect relationships
Be able to produce a SWOT analysisBe able to produce a SWOT analysis
[ of your own self and that of the situation ][ of your own self and that of the situation ]
The Why, What and How ofThe Why, What and How of
itit

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What do you think this could be ?
What do you think this could be ?
BaBs - LENDIGet Inspired EKALAVYA
Get Inspired EKALAVYA

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50. Goal SettingGoal Setting
Dreams ~ Ambitions ~ Aspirations ~ HopesDreams ~ Ambitions ~ Aspirations ~ Hopes
Achievement OrientationAchievement Orientation
Only 3 %Only 3 %

51. NextNext 55 yearsyears
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W. A. T. C.
H.
W = WORDS
A = ACTIONS
T = THOUGHTS
C = CHARACTER
H = HEAD & HEART
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Who areWho are
youryour
RoleRole
ModelsModels ??
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56. PleasePlease
Respect knowledgeRespect knowledge
Respect parentsRespect parents
Respect womanhoodRespect womanhood
Respect valuesRespect values
Respect the nationRespect the nation
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Today, you have aToday, you have a
world of LIMITLESSworld of LIMITLESS
POSSIBILITIES,POSSIBILITIES,
where the only boundarieswhere the only boundaries
are the boundaries of yourare the boundaries of your
own IMAGINATION.own IMAGINATION.

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59. What you are isWhat you are is
God’s Gift to you.God’s Gift to you.
WhatWhat youyou will becomewill become
is your Gift to Godis your Gift to God
The purpose ofThe purpose of this sessionthis session
is to makeis to make YOUYOU
a better Gift to Goda better Gift to God

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61. Deshamunu
Preminchumanna
Manchiannadi
Penchumanna
Vottimatalu
Kattipettoy
Gattimel
Talapettavoy
Love your Motherland
Do your bit to increase the Good
Stop the habit of merely talking
Contemplate on doing real Good
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64. So . . .So . . .
What do you want toWhat do you want to
remember ?remember ?
So . . .So . . .
What do you want toWhat do you want to
implement ?implement ?
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