Monthly Archives: April 2011

9 (Random) Secrets to Success

You want success and you want it quick. What do you do? Here are nine secrets to help in your quest: 1. There are no secrets Busted my own post straight away. But that’s fine. Because there are no secrets. … Continue reading

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Get to grips with academic writing

Does essay writing trip you up? Do you struggle to know how you’re meant to write? Are you annoyed by gaps in your understanding? The Guardian says that the change from A-levels to a university degree is too much for … Continue reading

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Why You Are Better Than Robotic Willpower

There are many tools around that make sure you’re only doing what you’re meant to be doing. Let’s say you’re supposed to be writing. To help you stay writing, there’s software that cripples your Internet connection, that removes your social … Continue reading

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