Maintaining your endurance during a boxing match can be harder than other sports, because of psychological factors that may make you more nervous and interrupt your breathing. Pace yourself in the fight and don't make unnecessary movements or punches if you know they are not going to help you win. The first round should be a feeling out round. Use defense and evaluate your opponent's technique. Find weaknesses in the opponents defense that you can exploit as the match progresses, instead of punching wildly and becoming tired. Take note of the bad habits or tendencies that they have as a fighter. For instance, if they always lower one hand when they throw a straight, this is an opportunity to counter with a hook.  If they put their hands down when they are disengaging, this is a good opportunity to move in and land some solid face punches. If they don't protect their body, land body shots early in the fight, so you tire them out as the match progresses. If you can defend properly and your opponent punches wildly, you can make them tired and take advantage of his lack of endurance during the later rounds. If your opponent is a power puncher and is looking to land one good shot, make sure to stay mobile and always keep your hands up. Explosive punchers become tired more quickly because of the energy that they spend on each strike. Do not stay immobile and defensive on the ropes, or the referee may stop the fight early. Even when you are blocking, it's up the ref to make the final decision on whether the fight should continue. Also, being on the ropes limits your mobility and reduces your options if you need to move back. During the later rounds, you may become tired, and your hands will most likely start to fall, leaving your face and head exposed. This is the perfect opportunity for an opponent to take advantage of a hole in your defense and knock you out. Always keep your hands up unless you are defending body shots.  A boxer with a lot of power can punch through your block and cause damage even if you have your hands up. In this case, use lateral movement to stay away from his strikes. Use a combination of head movement and blocking to defend strikes and tire out your opponent. Your corner will be able to see the fight from a different angle and can tell you where you need to improve and how and why you are winning or losing the fight. Make sure to listen to them between rounds and try to make adjustments as the fight progresses. It's easy to develop tunnel vision during a fight and block out any noise or advice, but this will only work against you. Once you've learned the fundamentals and have spent time competing, you'll most likely have a style of your own. While the basic building blocks must always be there, people are proficient in different things. Leverage whatever your best assets are and use them in your boxing strategy.  If you are a powerful puncher, work on your blocking technique and opening up your opponent's defense by landing body shots. If you have really good stamina, try wearing down your opponent and taking the fight into the later rounds. If you are quick, work on counter punching , movement, and slipping your opponents punches.

Summary: Don't exert all your energy in the first couple rounds. Look for holes during the first couple rounds. Tire your opponent out. Don't stay on the ropes undefended. Keep your hands up. Listen to your corner. Determine your style.


Time yourself as you practice. Going over 1 to 2 minutes per slide can bore your audience.  If you're taking longer, cut some information out. You do not want to talk fast to include all information, as this can make you difficult to understand. For accuracy, talk in your regular voice. Do not speak too fast or too slow. You want to make sure you can fit in all information talking at a normal rate. As you read through your presentation, be on the lookout for irrelevant information. There may be some facts that are interesting, but do they really illustrate the point? When looking for areas to trim down, cut information that does not speak to your theme. Are any facts extraneous? It's great to illustrate the effects of global warming, but do you really need five examples of environmental decay? Try to cut it down to two or three. It's a good idea to record yourself and then play the recording back. Listen to yourself talk to see what you need to work on.  You should sound enthusiastic when presenting. Talk without hesitance, and don't use filler words, like "um" or "uh." Don't jump between topics. Use your linking sentences, and say things like, "And this brings me to the following..." Watch the time. Make sure your presentation isn't going on for too long. Watch yourself give the presentation in a mirror so you can correct any distracting movements or gestures. It can be distracting if someone is reading from a script during a presentation. While a small index card with key points jotted down can help, you want to minimize your need for notes. Keep practicing until you can deliver your presentation smoothly without fumbling with your notes. Don’t read the information off of your visuals since it could affect your engagement between yourself and the audience.

Summary: Strive for 1 to 2 minutes of talking per slide. Keep your information relevant to the theme. Listen to yourself presenting. Practice until you have little need for your notes.


Studies have linked sadness and boredom to the perception that time has slowed down.  Making yourself be positive and happy will help you feel like time is going by more quickly. Feeling overly sleepy will make the class seem to go by more slowly.  You can make yourself feel more awake by acting more awake and keeping your head up.  Further, try maintaining a straight, alert posture and keep your feet grounded on the floor. Napping always makes time go by faster.  While this is a high-risk move because you may be reprimanded for sleeping, it is also high reward because the time will seem to go by much faster than it normally does. Being aware of your surroundings will keep your brain more engaged.  Being engaged with ideas or people will make the time feel as though it goes by more quickly.  Spacing out, or staring into space and becoming unengaged, will simply make everything drag by.

Summary: Be happy. Keep your head off of the desk. Take a short nap. Try not to space out.


There is no single career path toward becoming a mortgage underwriter, but there are important classes that can help prepare you for a job in that field. It's never too early to start studying mathematics, as you will need to be proficient in math and data analysis to become a successful mortgage underwriter. The best preparation for a career in mortgage underwriting is to take as many accounting and mathematics classes as possible. . Most schools do not offer a specialized degree in mortgage underwriting, but mortgage firms and banks tend to look for certain education credentials in mortgage underwriter applicants. Knowing what courses and degree programs to study can help you secure a better position as a mortgage underwriter.  Loan officers like mortgage underwriters are typically required to earn a four year bachelor degree.  Many mortgage underwriters major in business administration or finance. There is no firm requirement, however, and many successful applicants had other majors but took extensive coursework in accounting, business law, and insurance. . Many banks and banking industry trade groups now offer internships of varying lengths to interested college students and recent graduates. You'll need to actively pursue an internship, and there may be steep competition among other interested students.  Seek out internships by searching online for banking, investment, or credit analyst internships. You can also reach out directly to a banking institution or trade group in your region by searching for them online. The Massachusetts Bankers Association runs a summer-long internship program that immerses college students in the world of financial banking.  Similar opportunities are available for recent graduates. RBS Citizens (part of Citizens Financial Group) offers a year-long training program, which combines classroom studies on finance and credit analysis with rotating positions at the bank to give trainees a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of commercial banking. Once you've earned a four-year bachelor degree, either in business/finance or in another degree with relevant coursework, you're eligible to apply to most mortgage underwriting positions. You'll need extensive on-the-job training, however, before you can become a certified loan officer.
Summary: Take relevant high school classes. Apply to college Pursue an internship Earn a degree.