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In order to succeed, you have to believe that you are capable of realizing your dreams. Write down all of your best qualities and read through them every morning. Fill your thoughts with positive thinking.  Tell yourself: "I can do anything, be anything, accomplish anything!" and don't forget it. Don't let anyone tell you of what you are capable. Nobody knows you better than you know yourself. It may be hard to go hear one in person, but you can get inspired by the empowering words of others from online sources. Listening to others talk about their experiences, and how they found motivation, may help you get in the right place mentally to pursue your goals. It is normal to fear failure, but instead of letting it keep you from moving forward, learn from it. Use each tough experience you have as a learning tool to help you become wiser in the future. Realize that failure is a part of life that everyone goes through. To be successful, you have to constantly change and correct your path to get there. Try writing messages on pieces of paper and stick them around the house. This could include great qualities about yourself or goals you are going to achieve. Every day you will have encouragement around you, even if it is from yourself! Use language like "I will," or "I am" when referring to your goals for the future. Avoid using language like "I wish" or "I should". In order to get where you want, you usually have to start at the bottom. Don't be afraid to do dirty work. The bottom is where many successful people begin to learn the ropes. For example, if you want to own a restaurant one day, don't feel discouraged if you have to start as the dishwasher first. Anything to get your foot in the door, and learn more about the job you eventually want, is a step in the right direction.

summary: Believe in yourself. Listen to motivational speeches. Don't be afraid of failure. Stay motivated with affirmations. Take opportunities when they arise.


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No, don’t literally put them in handcuffs! Immerse them in your work.  Suck them into the writing so that they will read and read and never want to escape, so that they will want you to handcuff them to your next book.  To do this, here are some techniques you can use:  The senses.  We perceive and experience the world through our senses.  An immersive and convincing work will often have readers seeing, touching, tasting, hearing, and smelling. Concrete details.  These types of details provide a specific sense of understanding of what is going on in the writing.  Rather than generalizing an image—“she was pretty”—get specific: “She had long, golden braids, which were interwoven with daisies.” If you are more familiar with something, you can write about it in more detail, realism, and depth.  If you don’t know a detail that is important for your project, do research. Google it. Ask someone who knows.  The more information you know about a situation, a person, or setting, the more you will be able to render it realistically on the page. . Sometimes, the best way to write a story is “Linear Structure”: Beginning, Climax, and Resolution.  However, there are many, many other ways to write a story. Consider “In Media Res”—when the story begins in the thick of things.  Or, a story interspersed by multiple flashbacks.  Choose your structure depending on your story’s progression. In total, there are 9 different points of view.  The 3 main categories are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Person. When deciding point of view, think about what information you want your readers to have access to.  1st POV: uses "I"  involved – narrator is an active player and teller of the story detached – narrator is not telling their own story specifically, but maybe the story of a central character Plural (we) – a collective narrator, maybe a large group of people   2nd POV: uses "You"  inverted, the narrator is referring to him or herself as the writer, and perhaps dissociating themselves from distasteful thoughts/traits/memories You = a character, distinct with their own unique qualities You = direct address to the reader You = reader is active character in the story   3rd POV: uses a character name  omniscient – narrator knows everything, has free reign in the story and complete authority, and can hurl judgments limited – this POV is missing something. It is like a window of vision that gets smaller and smaller as you become more limited single characters’ thoughts and feelings -- Harry Potter is limited to Harry's thoughts and feelings direct observer -- a narrator's telling of situation, but cannot explicitly discern the emotions of the characters fly on the wall--the narrator is spy, watching the situation from a distant perspective, but is not privy to everything for information is limited by the narrator's location on the wall

summary: Arrest the reader. Write what you know more about. Consider structure Consider Point of View:


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Most ovens require somewhere between 5-15 minutes to heat up to the desired temperature. Your oven may alert you when it is fully pre-heated. If not, consider purchasing an oven thermometer to determine precisely when it’s reached the correct temperature. Make sure the sliced almonds are arranged evenly in a single layer. You can use anywhere between 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) and 1 cup (240 mL) of sliced almonds. Spread them across an ungreased, rimmed baking sheet. A rimmed baking sheet prevents the sliced almonds from spilling over the edges and burning in the oven. The almonds will take 10-15 minutes to toast completely, but pay careful attention to avoid burning them. You'll know the almonds are done when they're fragrant and golden brown around the edges. Take the almonds out before they turn dark brown since they'll continue to cook for a bit after you take them out of the oven. Allow the nuts to cool completely before using. This will make them extra crunchy. If you left the almonds in the oven for slightly too long, transfer them immediately to a cool tray or bowl to prevent further toasting from the hot baking sheet. If you're not using the almonds right away, store them in a sealable plastic bag to preserve their flavor and texture. They will retain their texture and flavor for up to 2 weeks. Toasted sliced almonds are very tasty and versatile and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. They can add color, texture, and flavor when sprinkled on top of salads, desserts and even pizza.  Eat them on their own as a quick and healthy snack. Drizzle them in a little olive oil and sprinkle them with salt first, if you like. Mix them into cake, bread, and muffin batters. Toasted almonds are less likely to sink to the bottom than regular almonds. They will still be safe to eat after 2 weeks but will start to lose their texture and flavor. If you plan to store the almond slices immediately after toasting them, make sure you’ve allowed them to cool completely before storing. You can also freeze the nuts, which will keep them fresh for up to 3 months.
summary: Preheat your oven to 300 °F (149 °C). Spread up to 1 cup (240 mL) of sliced almonds on a baking sheet. Cook the almonds for another 5-8 minutes or until they are golden-brown. Cool and then store the sliced almonds. Use the sliced almonds as a topping or eat them alone. Store the nuts in an airtight container for a maximum of 2 weeks.