Posts for Duncan Nuggets for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan


Best Online Colleges: The Top Online Universities and Schools

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 10, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Here's a site that helps you find the best online colleges based on your preferences. Best Online Colleges: The Top Online Universities and Schools [[ This is a content summary ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #223: In Control?

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 10, 2011 at 12:21 pm
After a setback, many people spend too much time agonizing over things they have little or no control over. So, when you are preparing for your next opportunity, do a little inventory. Identify... [[ ... (more)

Operation HOPE Raises Nearly A Billion Dollars for Underserved Communities

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 10, 2011 at 11:40 am
Here's an excerpt from a news release I just read on Operation HOPE. This is a staggering accomplishment. LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In continuing its mission to help under-resourced... [[ ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #53: Soft Skills Make All The Difference

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 8, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Hard skills—technical skills—might get you an interview. They could land you a job. They might even get you some business. But hard skills combined with great soft ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #221: Convicting An Innocent Person?

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 4, 2011 at 6:06 am
Setbacks and failure can leave a person wallowing in the muck and mire of past misery. Unless you are a little piggy you have no business sloshing around in the mud! Far too ... (more)

Americas Promise Alliance - 100 Best Communities for Young People

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 3, 2011 at 6:55 am
Trying to figure out where to live? Check this out: Americas Promise Alliance - 100 Best Communities for Young People [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for ... (more)

2011 College Scholarships | WyzAnt Tutoring

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 3, 2011 at 1:11 am
Here are some more scholarship opportunities. 2011 College Scholarships | WyzAnt Tutoring [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, ... (more)

Help with My Brother?

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 1, 2011 at 6:06 am
Q: I have a personal question to ask about my brother. Your story of your brother kind of taught me, because I am sort of in the same situation. My younger brother is acting up. ... (more)

Blame it on the…

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
March 1, 2011 at 1:36 am
Someone recently reminded me about this story. You've probably read it before because it's easy to find. Nevertheless, it's a cool little story about blame. "This is the story ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #222: New Opportunities. Old Wounds.

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
February 22, 2011 at 6:06 am
New opportunities heal old wounds. Has anyone you know ever been in a relationship that ended on a sour note? Perhaps the person was a little depressed; not really doing ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #68: Minor Situations. Major Catastrophes.

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
February 17, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Continuously making bad choices in minor situations can lead to major catastrophes. In situations that "aren't a big deal" people tend to make quick decisions that they regret ... (more)

Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
February 15, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Since 1978, Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to help over 500 women across the United States attend college. http://www.rankinfoundation.org/students [[ ... (more)

Personal Branding: Tell Your Story

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
February 15, 2011 at 6:06 am
Over the last ten years or so, personal branding has become one of the "new", hot and sexy topics in the world of personal development. (It's one of my most requested ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #108: Smarter than the Average Bear

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
January 24, 2011 at 9:53 pm
"I'm smarter than the average bear!" For weeks, every since he saw the Yogi Bear movie, my son, Mekhi, has been running around saying that quote. It makes him LOL. And he's ... (more)

National Mentoring Month: Be a Mentor

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
January 20, 2011 at 10:30 am
It's not too late to do some more good during National Mentoring Month http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/ [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, ... (more)

Dress Code

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
January 20, 2011 at 10:08 am
So, what are they saying? You gotta be naked?! lol [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... (more)

The Spitting Image

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
January 19, 2011 at 12:52 am
(revised from the Al Duncan Archives 2006) As I travel around the country speaking and mentoring there is a question that continuously comes up. “What’s wrong with these ... (more)

Hey! Duncan Nuggets™ has moved…

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
January 19, 2011 at 12:36 am
I am no longer posting here at millennialmentor.com. Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin is now at www.duncannuggets.com. If you subscribed to the feed here you will need re-subscribe ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #179: Old Excuses

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
January 13, 2011 at 4:20 pm
New year. Old excuses. Man...it seems like some people are just destined to be LAME. Million-Dollar Question:Are you still making the same old excuses in a new year? [[ ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #343: Ego vs. Bank Account

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
November 22, 2010 at 6:06 am
  If you let it, your ego will kill your bank account. Recently, I witnessed someone have a major idiotic episode. This young guy, fresh out of grad school, buys a new, fully ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #343: Ego vs. Bank Account

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
November 22, 2010 at 6:06 am
If you let it, your ego will kill your bank account. Recently, I witnessed someone have a major idiotic episode. This young guy, fresh out of grad school, buys a new, fully ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #19: Knowledge is Power?

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
November 19, 2010 at 6:06 am
Knowledge is power. That's one of the biggest lies ever told about success. At best, that statement is only halfway true because it's only half of the statement. Knowledge is ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #19: Knowledge is Power?

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
November 19, 2010 at 6:06 am
Knowledge is power. That's one of the biggest lies ever told about success. At best, that statement is only halfway true because it's only half of the statement. Knowledge is ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #202: Live Your Life

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
November 17, 2010 at 6:33 am
"Oh I get it! The point of life is to live." Recently, that was a student's Facebook status. As you can imagine, his status immediately generated a couple of sarcastic comments: ... (more)

Duncan Nugget #196: Haterism

From Duncan Nuggets™ for Your Noggin -- Al Duncan
November 15, 2010 at 6:06 am
I just finished reading this article Why Do People Hate on Young Entrepreneurs? | JuniorBiz and it reminded me of this Duncan Nugget: Haterism is an excuse. It gives people ... (more)