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“Abraham Lincoln lost eight elections, failed twice in business and suffered a nervous breakdown before he became the president of the United States.” — Wall Street Journal

I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” — Michael Jordan

Avoid caffeinated beverages which can stimulate your nervousness

Decreased fear of rejection: “I’m applying for three exciting positions. If one doesn’t pan out, there are two more I’m well qualified for.

People do what they do because of them more than because of us.

EQ can evolve and increase with our desire to learn and grow.

When making referrals, advisors should try to provide students with as much information on the resource as possible including a contact name, phone number and email address.  When practical, walk students to their next campus destination. 

Questions advisors can ask students:

Lastly, since advising requires a vast arsenal of tools, always have chocolate, candy, and tissues on hand.  We never know what might be needed! 

This step will allow the advisor to ask important follow-up questions and have an understanding of the student’s goals before s/he arrives. 

Put away any other projects before the student arrives.

“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” (Maxwell, 2003). 

Do not wait for advisees to make the first contact; it might not happen

Begin Building Relationships on Day 1 

Proactive Advising as a deliberate, structured student intervention at the first indication of academic difficulty in order to motivate the student to seek help.