Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 24

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:43:18 -0400

Oh that sweet smell of success, the power you feel throughout your body, the rich taste of reward. Success when achieved embodies all our senses.
Just about everyone wants success, but how many of us really know what we mean when we say it? Your definition reflects your values and beliefs. So stop and think about it for a moment.

Defining what success means for you
Before you can have it, you have to know what it is what it looks like and what if feels like for YOU- does it own a fleet of luxury cars, a private jet, a secluded island, a huge home in a prestigious neighborhood, money in the bank? These are fruits of success, not success itself. . .

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 23

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:30:01 -0400

Today, thousands of people are getting a college degree in their own homes and while still working full time. It's a whole new world. Online schools offer extensive degree programs and adult students can usually find accelerated programs giving them credit for military service, job training and even life experience. There's no reason not to upgrade your learning ability. The following articles spell out today's opportunities.

In This Issue:
Article: The Online College Degree Program - Increasingly Popular with Today's Students
Article: How To Obtain An Accelerated College Degree Online
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 22

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:35:14 -0400

There's no longer any reason not to get a college education or an upgrade to your existing trade. There is literally a world full of educational websites offering online learning. The trick is to pick a reputable, accredited school, and choose the best course and timeline that's right for you. The following articles show us how to make these decisions.

In This Issue:
Article: eLearning: Why Choose Online Education?
Article: Continuing Education Online
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 21

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 23:51:53 -0400

Education is a wonderful thing. It allows us to learn about anything in our world! We get use to thinking of education as going to school, but in reality, we are educated each and every day through our environment, our imagination, our senses and much more. Education is in reality, inseparable from our daily lives. So it behooves us to make the very best of our learning experience always. The following articles show us different ways to maximize our educational experience.

In This Issue:
Article: 10 Keys To Designing A Personal Lifelong Learning Process
Article: Imagine That! Defining An Imaginal Education
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 20

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:07:59 -0400

Schools are changing and along with this fact, are changing educational choices. Online schools of various kinds abound. The traditional schoolhouse is not so traditional anymore. More and more school-aged students are home-schooled now, many with assistance from online schools The following articles Online Schools: the Changing Face of K12 Student Learning and The Legal Requirements For Home Schooling tackle this problem from different perspectives.

In This Issue:
Article: Online Schools: the Changing Face of K12 Student Learning
Article: The Legal Requirements For Home Schooling
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 19

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:50:32 -0400

Math is an essential skill in our society. Unfortunately, with the advent of the computer, children are learning to do it the easy way. When a math problem presents itself and their computer is not available, many of them have no idea how to solve it. Mental arithmetic is becoming a lost art. It's time to invest a little extra time in teaching them some mental shortcuts. The following articles tackle this problem from different perspectives

In This Issue:
Article: The Shocking Secret Behind Your Math Blocks
Article: Grandparents! Help Your Grandkids Do Math!
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 18

Thu, 25 May 2006 10:00:14 -0400

Whether we're talking about a child or an adult, either at school or in the workplace, there are some very basic skills which are necessary for success. Reading and Math are two of them. The more efficient we are at using these skills, the easier and faster we can solve our problems. Speed reading and a different more efficient way of adding are advanced tools which could make a vast difference in the way we process things. The following articles will show us the way.

In This Issue:
Article: Speed Reading Basics
Article: Adding From Left to Right -- A Better Way to Add
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 17

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:00:13 -0400

When your child is having difficulty at school, it's imperative that the parent finds out the cause. It may be not understanding only a specific subject. Solving the difficulty may be as easy as providing the child with a little individual help in that subject. That's when tutoring could be an invaluable resource. And online tutoring is now a regular and viable alternative. When the child finally "gets it" after having felt "stupid", he frequently solves many of his social problems as well.

In This Issue:
Article: Working With A Tutor - How To Get The Best Out Of Tutoring
Article: Why You Should Consider Online Tutoring!
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 16

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:52:36 -0400

No longer is the only choice for your child's education the red schoolhouse down the block. The rush to catch the school bus is no longer part of many a child's morning. More and more of our kids are staying home and being home-schooled. This is a personal choice that seems to be finding increased favor among those parents who have both the opportunity and the inclination. The following articles provide some tips for making this process easier.

In This Issue:
Article: The 10 "Be's" of Homeschooling
Article: Home Schooling - The Best Choice
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 15

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 22:13:46 -0400

We think of education as the experience of going to school or college, and of course it is but there are other forms of education which are just as important. One of these is character education and character building. As a parent we have a responsibility to our children to help them develop into strong responsible adults. We also have a responsibility to ourselves. The following guest articles will help us in our quest.

In This Issue:
Article: Character Education
Article: Are You Taking Responsibility?
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 14

Sat, 22 Oct 2005 20:39:20 -0400

We think of education as the experience of going to school or college, and of course it is. Sometimes it's hard to remember, however, that much of what a child learns, is learned at home. Yes, we as parents have a unique opportunity, as well as a responsibility to provide an education to our children. This may be in the form of good example, but it can also be in building good habits. The following guest articles give more detailed ways in which we can help our children to succeed.

In This Issue:
Article: How to Help Your Children Succeed in School
Article: Play Is Serious Business For Childrens' Intelligence
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 13

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:47:05 -0400

The face of schooling is changing. Once we would see our young children off to their schools and our college aged young people off to college or university and the rest of us would be off to work. Today, the same is true of our children and young adults, but there are more and more people in the work force who work through the day and go back to school at night and/or weekend online. They upgrade their skills, get degrees and certificates, all from the safety of their own homes, while still interacting with others through distance learning. The following articles give a clearer picture of why and how this works.

In This Issue:
Article: How Distance Learning Offers Flexible Opportunities
Article: Distance Learning: How To Work And Study At The Same Time
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 12

Wed, 7 Sep 2005 18:33:40 -0400

It's time for students across the country to go back to school. For many, it's an exciting time. It's time to rejoin their peer group and go back to structured activities. For others, it's a worrying and fearful time. Both groups can benefit from a little preparation and organization. The following articles are designed to help both the students and the parents prepare the way for a successful school year.

In This Issue:
Article: Back to School, Ways To Help Your Student
Article: Maximizing Your Study Time for Better Results
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 11

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:40:46 -0400

Success in any field is dependent on many things. We certainly will be more successful if our work is something we love. Then, work can become play! A Game! Have you ever noticed how fast the day goes when you become engrossed in an exciting project? It's therefore important to spend as much of our work time as possible on the portions that are enjoyable while still being productive. Sometimes that means getting the routine work out of the way first and rewarding yourself with the good stuff. That requires planning and the proper use of our time. The following articles address this time management in more detail.

In This Issue:
Article: Time Management by Gus
Article: Time Management? No!
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 10

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:12:34 -0400

The internet has become one of the best learning tools of the century. No matter what we need to know, there's someone in this world who has that knowledge, and the tools online make it easier and easier to find. We can learn through online courses, get college degrees, study for exams, do research for projects and a myriad of other tasks, ranging from business to pleasure. In this issue, we've expanded on the roll of the internet on education.

In This Issue:
Article: Online Education Has The Power To Transform Lives And Fulfill Dreams
Article: Academic Research on the Internet : There Is a Better Way
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue 9

Mon, 18 Jul 2005 21:51:34 -0400

The last issue contained articles about the qualities of a successful person. This one adds some other important success strategies, one of which is the ability to communicate effectively and the importance of honing that skill. Another is cultivating a winning attitude in everything we do, regardless of appearances. Our greatest gift is our ability to DECIDE to succeed.

In This Issue:
Article: Are Your Dreams Trapped Inside Your Head?
Article: What Rules!
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue8

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 15:39:46 -0400

Why is it that some people are successful and others are not? Why does it seem so easy for some people to get the right job . . meet the right people . . be at the right place at the right time . . accumulate wealth? Are they just lucky?
The truth is, that success leaves clues and there ARE some qualities that are much more evident in successful people. If that is the case then it just makes sense that if we pursue those "success" qualities, then we too increase our chances of becoming successful. The following guest articles give us some guidance.

In This Issue:
Article: The X-factor
Article: Five Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd
Lots of Educational Links

Prosperity Horizons Educational Blog Issue7

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 12:16:39 -0400

Education is not the exclusive province of young children, nor just for our college aged young people. More and more of us decide to create a new career for ourselves as adults. This may entail going back to school, many times requiring a balancing act between our learning and our families. if this describes you, then read the following articles for some great hints and ideas..

In This Issue:
How to Choose Your Ideal Career
Distance Learning: balancing your education and busy lifestyle
Lots of Educational Links

ProsperityHorizons Educational Blog Issue6

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 21:19:04 -0400

What are your Goals? Are you achieving them? Are you even certain what you're busy working for? It's really surprising how many people are just plodding along doing their best to make a living, keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. If you ask them what their goals are - what they really want out of life, they just don't know! Already, they've stopped dreaming! It's time to wake up and realize that dreams CAN create your reality. And it's not any harder to dream BIG dreams. So start now. The following articles give us some step by step ideas on how to follow through.

In This Issue:
What Is The Right Action That Leads To Your Ultimate Goals
Fantasy versus Reality
Lots of Educational Links

ProsperityHorizons Educational Blog Issue5

Sat, 11 Jun 2005 17:40:34 -0400

Education nowadays is one of the absolute prerequisites to finding a well-paying job and many families every year are faced with the need to find money for their child's higher education. Since the cost of college and university keeps rising, the planning for this expense must start early. Whether you're fortunate enough to access one of the many scholarships available, or are in search of a good student loan, the following guest articles are a great place to start.

In This Issue:
Scholarship Search - How to find free money for college
What Students and Parents MUST Know about Student Loans
Lots of Educational Links

ProsperityHorizons Educational Blog Issue4

Sat, 4 Jun 2005 13:01:28 -0400

Are You Intelligent? Of course you are. Perhaps you didn't do so well at school, and your tests gave you a low score. Perhaps you did extremely well at school, tested very highly, but can't function well in business. Intelligence is dependent on many factors. Your job, if you want to show your intelligence to the world, is to start recognizing your very best attributes and learn to take advantage of them.

In This Issue:
Seven New Ways to be Smart
Closing the Gap on your Career Goals
Lots of Educational Links

ProsperityHorizons Educational Blog Issue 3

Fri, 20 May 2005 14:51:38 -0400

Our Guest Articles this week deal with taking the very best advantage of the educational resources at our disposal. In order to get great grades, it's just as important to know how to write the test as it is to have all the information at our fingertips. It's also a great idea to continuously stimulate our minds - through concentration, memory training, problem solving, and learning new things.
In This Issue:
Exam Guide 1 - 5 Great Tips To Improve Your Strategy
A New Language Means New Thoughts
Lots of Educational Links

ProsperityHorizons Educational Blog Issue 2

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:41:07 -0400

With the advent of Cyberspace, we have so many more choices in education than we did in our parents' time. If we wish, we can learn a new trade, get a college degree, sharpen our memory, keep up with the latest knowledge in any subject we choose. Anything to keep learning and growing.
In This Issue:
How to Give Yourself a Raise with an Online College Degree
The Art of Learning
Lots of Educational Links

ProsperityHorizons Educational Blog Issue 1

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:45:24 -0400

Education is one of the most important ingredients to creating a successful life. By education, I don't necessarily mean "schooling", although of course going to school and getting a degree or certification greatly increases your chances of "making it". You can also read books and listen to tapes, study on-line, seek out experts.. In short, do anything that causes you to keep learning and growing.
In This Issue:
Guest Article: I DARE YOU By Oscar Bruce
Guest Article: Why Teach Thinking? Why Not? By Dr. Alvin Chan
Lots of Educational Links