So You Want Your Child/Student to become Famous?

Why? - To realize your own frustrated ambitions? - To help them realize theirs? - Because it is a side-effect of helping them to achieve other goals? - Famous people are not, on average, happier than other people. - Nor do they necessarily contribute more to society. Fame Depends on Interests Outstanding actors, athletes, musicians and writers become famous Outstanding dentists, accountants and undertakers do not with Doc Holliday...

How To Become a Surgeon

When you hear about surgery do you think of 'Greys Anatomy'? 'Holby City'? In reality surgery is not always so glamorous or so dramatic (but is definitely as exciting!) A surgeon will divide their time between several key functions: Ward rounds A daily visit to check on the state and progress of each of the patients in their care, liaising with nursing staff and junior doctors. The operating theatre Working on pre-booked elected operations...

How To Become a Teacher

Some teachers say they teach out of a desire to help children learn and grow and to make a contribution to society. Others say they have a sense of commitment to the community or the nation, an intellectual fascination with a particular discipline (e.g., mathematics or history), or they have been inspired by one of their own teachers. Who was your favorite teacher? Was it Ms. Perez who made mathematics fun and showed you why it was important?...

How to become a hacker?

Why Be a Hacker? Hacking has shown up in kitchens as chefs use liquid nitrogen as the cooling agent to make perfect ice cream or when they hack food to make tomato fries with potato sauce as the ketchup or just need to make something they don't have the right equipment for... Chemists have been hacking elements and compounds for centuries. By nature molecules are finicky when it comes to how they behave in different environments (hot...

How to become anorexic fast and easy

Anorexia is a dangerous eating disorder which often starts in the teenage years. In Britain 5% of girls are anorexic and four out of ten teenage girls skip meals so that they can be slim like fashion models and pop stars. But it is not just girls – many boys want to lose weight too and often don’ eat enough because of it. What exactly is anorexia? It's a medical condition and its full name is anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia try...

How to become a real estate agent

Real estate agents help people with buying, selling, or leasing homes, buildings, and land. They are the experts who make sure that their clients’ best interests are protected in these big-money contracts and deals. They provide counsel to help people make the right decisions. Real estate agents are hired by people and companies to help them find and purchase or lease property, or get the best price selling or leasing property they own....

How to become a physical therapist

What does a Physical Therapist do? Physical therapists help patients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent physical disabilities. PTs work closely with patients to restore, maintain, and promote fitness and health. Patients include people who have been in accidents as well as those with disabling conditions such as stroke, arthritis, and head injuries. Physical therapists work with a patient’s medical history and...

How to become a firefighter?

Fire fighting is a challenging career – challenging to the body, mind and spirit. With those challenges come immeasurable rewards. Some are tangible; others are personally fulfilling. Becoming a fire fighter takes more than just an education and a resume. It takes commitment to proving you have the mental fortitude and the physical stamina to meet the demands of the job. There are three different types of fire departments: career, combination...

How to become a pilot?

Learning to fly is not as hard as you might think. In fact, each year thousands of people from all walks of life learn to fly. Today there are more than 650,000 active pilots in the United States. Most of these pilots hold a private pilot's certificate, which is a student pilot's first goal. Some pilots continue their training to obtain an instrument rating or additional certificates, such as commercial pilot, flight instructor, or airline...

How to Become a Dentist?

A Dentist is a doctor who works with patient’s teeth and gums. Dentists diagnose and treat tooth and gum problems to prevent tooth decay and gum deterioration. Ninety percent (90%) are general practitioners who deal with a wide variety of dental problems, such as the prevention of disease, tooth fillings and extractions, and oral surgery. There are two types of Dentists: Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMA) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)....