Something To Think About: Sophocles

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There is no success without hardship.–Sophocles

As you struggle through these first weeks of Summer I, know that you are on the path to success.

Something To Think About: Malcolm X

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If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.–Malcolm X

Let’s keep Malcolm X’s assertion in mind this month.

Something To Think About: Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.–Ralph Waldo Emerson

Let’s make it point today to try to stretch our boundaries.

Congratulations on Completing Fall I!

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Your Brandman library staff would like to congratulate you on completing the Fall I session. You must be exhausted. Throughout the session, you may have felt as if the end would never come, but here we are. For those students who reached out for assistance, we hope that we made your life a bit easier and that you keep us on speed-dial for Fall II. For those of you who are graduating, we wish you the best of luck as you move into the next chapter of your lives. We hope that you feel as pleased as the smiling cat above. Get some rest. You deserve it.

We applaud your commitment and look forward to hearing from you. Congratulations!

Something To Think About: Les Brown

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Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way. Les Brown

Something To Think About: Abraham Lincoln

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Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.–Abraham Lincoln

Now that you have set your path to getting your degree, stand firm.

Something To Think About: Hans Selye

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It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.–Hans Selye

As you head into Week 8, take the time to relax and de-stress!

Something To Think About: Margaret Mead

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I learned the value of hard work by working hard.–Margaret Mead

As you toil away on your assignments, know that you are learning how hard work will pay off in the end.

End of Summer I Session

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Your Brandman library staff would like to congratulate you on nearly completing the Summer I session. Throughout the session, you may have felt as if the end would never come, but here we are. For those students who reached out for assistance, we hope that we made your life a bit easier and that you keep us on speed-dial for Summer II. For those of you who are graduating, we wish you the best of luck as you move into the next chapter of your lives.

We applaud your commitment and look forward to hearing from you. Congratulations.

Something To Think About: Jim Rohm

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Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.–Jim Rohn

You’ve nearly made it to the end of Summer I. Keep that discipline for a few more days, and you’ll reach your goal.