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I don't know how to do that yet, but I will learn. The purpose of Learning Life is to empower learning. The book takes a holistic approach to the goals of academic and personal achievement, integrating cross-disciplinary understandings from the fields of neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and ancient mind-body traditions, to support greater life mastery. Learning is a process of going from not knowing to knowing, from not being able to do to being able to do. Learning Life provides a specific strategy to turn possibilities into realities. Written with humor, based on sound research and best practices, the book shows how to make the process of learning and growth more efficient, more effective, and more fun. As with more conventional works on achievement, this book covers information on academic skills, time management, financial planning, and related topics. More importantly, however, it integrates unique elements, rooted in evidence-based research, to enhance learner self-efficacy and positive expectancy for success (the belief that you can succeed if you try). The book builds on three foundation practices - establishing clear goals, building mindful awareness, and focusing on quality. These foundations are a central aspect of the text, an approach to learning developed over years of working with many students in diverse contexts. The text also emphasizes self-reflection, problem solving, use of data and feedback, and making constructive change in all areas of life. It is about building an effective life. Ultimately the information and skills are applied in an active research format, based on a learning-by-doing orientation, which focuses on a personal change process related to academic/life success. Taken together the book's 18 chapters provide the basis for effective learning, improved life skills, and targeted applications in the pursuit of educational objectives, better health, career goals, improved relationships, and a meaningful life. The book is engaging, readable, evidence-based, classroom tested, and effective. It is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to build a successful life, live with greater happiness, and cultivate even more gifts to give to the world.

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Learning Life is an invaluable resource for students and non-students alike who seek to be more successful in college and in life. Dr. Adam Burke takes a holistic approach to teaching specific life skills, such as time management, decision-making, behavior modification and coping with stress. He incorporates scientific research, anecdotes and applied exercises. His book is enjoyable and easy to read due to his humor, thorough explanations and organization. I found this book to be an excellent resource and it will be a required text in my course. Shannon Hassett, MA / Professor of Psychology, De Anza College Learning Life helped me to set up my goals in small easy-to-manage steps. The book has definitely made me a better, more successful student. I am able to accomplish tasks with greater ease and efficiency. The semester that I applied these techniques was the same semester that I got straight A's, which was a feat that I haven't accomplished in years. Michael C, Computer Science/Senior The aim of Learning Life is to enhance the qualities of self-esteem, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning, and to develop critical thinking and the ability to learn new things. Those who accept Dr. Burke's invitation to begin this journey will learn the skills, habits, attitudes, and values essential for success in formal academic environments and inter-personal relationships. Nate Hinerman, PhD / Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Golden Gate University I always knew I could change for the better, but never actually took the steps to do it. The strategies in this book didn't force me to change, they made me want to change, and have helped me personally and academically. Simple things like thinking of 'time management' as 'change management' have made me look at things differently. Jarrod T, Pre-Nursing/Sophomore Learning Life: The Path to Academic Success and Personal Happiness by Dr. Adam Burke is the text that the parents of my college students have been requesting for decades! It is the perfect text for a freshman seminar or a course on student success. Dr. Burke understands and clearly conveys the importance of planning for success regarding the WHOLE student. This text helps students embrace the intention to succeed and provides the tools for them to achieve their dreams. Maryanna Klatt, PhD / Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Associated Faculty, College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University Dr. Burke's holistic approach to academic success has provided me with a variety of tools that I can use to improve my study habits. I was able to successfully earn my first 4.0 in college and my GPA has improved greatly compared to previous semesters. Jennifer D, Microbiology/Junior Adam Burke has given students a gift--an effective, user-friendly, skill-building approach to learning. More than a behavioral how-to book, he provides a whole-life guide to success that invites students to dig deep through self-reflection and mindfulness with proven results. David Forbes, PhD / Associate Professor of School Psychology, Brooklyn College and CUNY Graduate Center. Author of Boyz 2 Buddhas: Counseling Urban High School Male Athletes in the Zone Learning Life is not just a book, it is a journey of self-discovery and a profound learning process. We learn in this book how to transform limiting beliefs and to succeed in academics though experiential practices. As you learn to become a better student you may just learn to be a better person. Daniel Rechtschaffen MFT, Author of The Mindful Way of Education

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