The Millennial Mentor™ - Al Duncan

Millennials have the most brain power?!

2009-04-10T18:05:00.005-04:00

According to an article in The New Scientist, your brain power peaks at 22 and lasts for 5 years. At 27 a long, slow decline in brain power begins. That means that the Millennials have the most brain...

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Public Speaking Tips 4: Where are your eyes?

2009-03-24T08:56:00.004-04:00

There are thousands (maybe millions) of tips on the web for improving your public speaking skills. Some are absolutely garbage, like:“Don’t really look at people. Just find a spot in the back of the...

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Campaign Against Dating Violence - Chris Brown and Rihanna

2009-03-21T15:12:00.003-04:00

Since I originally wrote Chris Brown and Rihanna: Emotions Gone Wild! a lot has occurred. Millennials continue to be outraged, but thankfully, the incident is raising awareness about teen dating...

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Words of Wisdom 8: Identity Theft - Somebody Stole My Personal Brand?

2009-03-21T05:06:00.002-04:00

Do you share a computer with someone? Identity thieves love to get your info off of shared computers. They get into your bank accounts, Facebook, or whatever. This just happened to a young person I...

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The Millennials: Is Anybody Listening?

2009-03-19T23:56:00.003-04:00

This is a touching video featuring students from Village Academy High School in Pomona, California. The lives of these students have been severly impacted by the state of the economy. The video even...

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Words of Wisdom 106: Become Exceptional

2009-03-19T08:43:00.006-04:00

It might be time to cut back on some things in your life that you only do at an average level so that you can spend more time becoming exceptional at one or two things.Easier said then done?Hey…it’s...

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The Millennial Mind™: Dan Schawbel

2009-03-18T08:42:00.006-04:00

"You need to be the real you because everyone else is taken and replicas don't sell for as much."--Dan Schawbel Over the last four years my most requested program has been Get on the BRANDWagon:...

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Public Speaking Tips 3: An Over-Looked Secret for an Awesome Opening

2009-03-17T22:38:00.008-04:00

It’s a packed house. The audience is waiting to hear from you and you have prepared an outstanding talk. You’re ready to hit them with an opening that’ll make‘em say “Wow!”And then…Before you even...

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Words of Wisdom 95: Eating Right, Thinking Right

2009-03-17T17:31:00.002-04:00

Eating healthy and thinking healthy go hand because your mind and body have an inescapable effect on each other. Substances introduced to the body affect the mind; processes introduced to the mind...

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The Millennials: A Vision of Students Today

2009-03-11T10:02:00.000-04:00

As I continue my journey through my YouTube favorites, I keep finding gems. (Duh! I guess that's why they're in my favorites, huh?) Watch this one carefully. It's very insightful.And in case you...

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The Millennials: Lost Generation?

2009-03-08T10:38:00.006-04:00

I've been going through my YouTube favorites again. The other day I posted the Generation We video. Here's another amazing video on the Millennials: Lost Generation. It's simply brilliant.

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The Millennials: Generation We

2009-03-05T09:05:00.004-05:00

I was going through my YouTube favorites when I came across this video--Generation We. It features Millennials speaking out about their generation, what's in store for them, and what they plan to do...

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Words of Wisdom 49: Self-Motivation

2009-03-04T11:48:00.000-05:00

"How do I stay motivated?"Good question. That's a question people ask me all the time. And I tell them the same thing every time:“Motivation has an ebb and flow like the tide. Even if they love what...

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Now Hiring Millennials: The Fresh Air Fund

2009-03-04T06:37:00.010-05:00

"Al, do you know about any jobs or internships?"It never fails. At least three young people ask me that question every week. Well, here's a great opportunity for college-aged students. The Fresh Air...

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The Millennial Mind: Kristen Farmer

2009-03-04T05:45:00.008-05:00

“I think that working with young people is something that has its challenges and requires patience, but it also is the most rewarding kind of work that there is out there. It is also some of the most...

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Personal Branding: Can you help me find my brand?

2009-02-26T13:04:00.006-05:00

I spoke to you at the assembly here at Claflin University, and I asked you some things, but was afraid to ask the rest out loud, my question is I am applying for the Honors College and I need a brand...

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Words of Wisdom 65: Warning Signs

2009-02-25T07:35:00.001-05:00

"It is only after long-term lack of recognition that simple signals and obvious warning signs become complex challenges and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Work on problems as soon as they begin...

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Facebook Banned: Chatting with your teacher is a no-no.

2009-02-24T15:41:00.008-05:00

Imagine the you are a teacher checking out your wall on Facebook when you notice that several of your students have posted messages. They are all asking you about the same thing: a class...

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Mega-Millennials™ Chris Brown and Rihanna: Emotions Gone Wild!

2009-02-23T07:59:00.008-05:00

"When emotions fill the room, logic goes out the window."--Al DuncanThe Millennial Mentor™Herpes?Choking, bites, and bruises?A sincere apology?Emotions gone wild!A personal brand destroyed…The dream...

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Millennials Cope with Job Loss: Innovation and a Walk on the Bright Side

2009-02-20T08:06:00.015-05:00

"Being laid off isn't necessarily a negative thing. It's an opportunity to find something that'll inspire you and make you happy in the long run."--Chris HutchinsCreator of LaidOffCampUnless you live...

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Words of Wisdom 20: Identity Theft

2009-02-16T05:51:00.001-05:00

Did you know that 18-29-years-old is the group most at risk for identity theft? Every 12 seconds another person in this age group has their identity stolen.

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The Mega-Millennials™ Top 20 - (Top Millennial Millionaires and Billionaires)

2009-02-14T00:29:00.044-05:00

Who are The Mega-Millennials™?There are hundreds of thousands, of extremely successful young people. But there are some that have reached a level of success, achievement, fame, and fortune that few...

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Personal Branding: Developing Your Personal Brand Pt.1

2009-02-11T08:42:00.010-05:00

How to StartDeveloping Your Personal Brand(adapted from My Success Journal: For Young People)“Hey! Why is my medicine so expensive this time? It’s usually a lot cheaper than this. What’s up with...

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Words of Wisdom 46: Diversity

2009-02-09T05:39:00.005-05:00

“We all have different experiences, different ideas, and different perspectives. But we all share the same primary emotions.”Al Duncan: The Millennial Mentor

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These Books will help you master the enemy within...Self-Development

2009-02-04T21:58:00.003-05:00

These are some good books on Self-Development. They will help keep you on the path to high achievement and deep fulfillment. I'm always adding new ones so keep checking back....

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