From Banking to Pizzas

From Banking to Pizzas Success Story > From: Job To: Startup From Banking to Pizzas “I had no time to see my wife, and I spent the weekends recovering from the working week.” * From Banking to Pizzas How does someone decide that a mobile pizza business is a the way forward, rather than a high-flying career in sales for a major bank? Pierfederico Ricci's shift took him from Canary Wharf, via a Careershifters workshop, to the Italian School of Pizza and a quiet country road in Surrey. This is his story. What work were you doing previously? I worked in sales at one of the big banks in Canary Wharf. What are you doing now? I qualified as a pizza chef in Italy and now I run a mobile pizza van on the Kent/Surrey border. Why did you change? I had enough of working in a bank with long hours and commuting to London. I had no time to see my wife, and I spent the weekends recovering from the working week. When was the moment you decided to make the change? After thinking about it for years, I decided to do something about it, so booked myself onto a Careershifters workshop in 2012. Two weeks before the evening with Careershifters I was made redundant, so the big choice was made for me, but the workshop gave me the final push to completely change my career. Are you happy with the change? I'm very happy. Starting your own business isn't easy and it took a year before I actually got started. But now my commute is a ten minute drive through country lanes, and I'm my own boss, doing something that I enjoy. What do you miss and what don't you miss? I don't get to see my friends as often as before because they all still work in the financial market. We used to speak every day and see each other twice a week. But other than that, I miss nothing. How did you go about making the shift? I read ‘Start Your Business Week By Week’ by Steve Parks, which gave me a lot of information and a week-by-week schedule to follow. I spent the first six months doing a lot of research on the BusinessLink website, and then I went to Italy, to the Italian School of Pizza, to qualify as a pizza chef. When I came back to the UK, I got all the food and hygiene qualifications under my belt, and then worked for a month in the local Pizza Express restaurant to understand the business from the inside. How did you handle your finances to make your change possible? I wanted to leave my job four years ago, so I started saving, and the redundancy package did help. What was the most difficult thing about changing? Starting from zero again at the age of 41 was tough. And then there was also going from a job in a bank to work as a pizza chef in Pizza Express! What help did you get? There are so many tools available, but the best help for me was the Steve Parks book. What have you learnt in the process? Never give up, and don't look back. What do you wish you'd done differently? I should have started reading the book when my wife bought me it a year previously. I could also have gone to the Careershifters workshop six months before I did, but when you're working you feel you have no time. What would you advise others to do in the same situation? If you are unhappy about your present situation, the big step is to do something about it. Believe in yourself. What resources would you recommend to others? At the risk of repeating myself, the Steve Parks book and the Careershifters workshop! Pierfederico attended one of our 'How to find the work you love' workshops,which take place approximately twice a month in central London. Are you considering leaving a 'prestigious' job to do something you love?What lessons could you take from Pierfederico'sstory to use in your own career change? Let us know in the comments below.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The Stories We Tell Ourselves Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'qCCvVh_SSD5i0yHxFUdlKw',sig:'ErNWg1MYPDkaZsKGtYWvXLmJE1EHfE1wQ33uQnTNOlY=',w:'507px',h:'338px',items:'107429862',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); I’m already nervous. It’s my first time speaking to a statewide audience and this is the first time I’ve delivered this material. I’ve prepared hard, and I think I’m ready. But after about five minutes, I see a couple of members of the audience start checking their phones. I’m humiliated; I couldn’t even hold their attention for 10 minutes. Miraculously, while I deliver my material to the audience, I’m able to have another whole conversation inside my head. “They hate it. No â€" they hate me. I’ve lost them; they’re bored and they’re going to tell everyone not to bother going to my other workshop. “ It’s a compelling story I’m telling myself. The problem is it’s all made up. It turns out that the two audience members were from the same office and had both received an urgent text from their manager. They actually stayed through the presentation and came up to tell me how much they enjoyed it after. If I had let my story take over my brain, my presentation would have suffered. We tell ourselves stories like this every day, and sometimes we damage more than a presentation; we can damage relationships. Brené Brown has written several books on courage, vulnerability, and shame, and her latest is a terrific leadership read. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts  is a guidebook to how real conversations between leaders and teams can change corporate culture and relationships. One of her great actionable takeaways is the phrase: “The story I’m telling myself is…” She introduces the concept with a story about a time she was completely overwhelmed with work. Here’s how she tells it: “I was sitting in the dining room, on the brink of collapsing in tears, when I heard the back door open and [her husband] Steve come in. He walked down the hall, headed into the kitchen, set his bag down on the breakfast room table, and opened the refrigerator. The first thing I heard him say was “We don’t even have any damn lunch meat in this house.” Brown came close to melting down and starting one of those epic fights that couples remember for years. In fact, she confronted Steve by the refrigerator with a sarcastic comment about where he might find lunchmeat if he needed it so badly. Steve, to his credit, didn’t take the bait. He reminded her that, since he buys the groceries for the family, the lack of lunchmeat was on him. Finally, Brown writes, “still calm and more curious than pissed, he said, “Right. I get the groceries. So what’s going on?” Brown again: “I looked at Steve and said, “Look, the story I’m telling myself right now is this: I am a half-ass leader, a half-ass mom, a half-ass wife, and a half-ass daughter. I am currently disappointing every single person in my life. Not because I’m not good at what I do, but because I’m doing so many different things that I cannot do a single one of them well. What I’m making up in my head right now is that you want to make sure that I know that you know how bad things suck right now. It’s like you need to announce how sucky things are in our house on the off chance that Iâ€"the purveyor of everything that’s currently suckingâ€"happen not to know.” And because her husband stayed present and really listened, he could comfort her. He assured her that the kids could eat Chick Fil-A one more night and survive, and that he was there for her. “We’ll figure this out together.” Brown writes that when you have the courage to tell someone what you’re thinking, in a way that allows for the fact that you might be mistaken (“the story I’m telling myself” is very different from “what you’re doing that’s so wrong is…”) we allow the other person space to really listen. Brown says these kind of conversations can be game changers if we can find a way to “to listen with the same passion with which we want to be heard.” Next time you’re angry, hurt, or disappointed, try telling the other person about the story you’re telling yourself. “The story I’m telling myself about you interrupting me in the meeting this morning is that you think my ideas are less valid than yours. I’m thinking that you don’t respect the work I put into this idea and you want to show everyone I’m not prepared to lead this project. Can you help me understand what you were really thinking?” You may get a remarkable answer and change the course of your relationship forever. Or not; you can’t control the other person’s reaction or their willingness to own up to how they think or act. But that’s the essence of vulnerability, says Brown: “Vulnerability is not winning or losing . It’s having the courage to show up when you can’t control the outcome.”

Why We Shy Away From Ambition Marla Gottschalk

Why We Shy Away From Ambition Marla Gottschalk A dream without ambition is like a car without gas youre not going anywhere. Sean Hampton What do you think of when you hear of an individual described as ambitious? Do you think of someone who is motivated or competent? Someone who has worked through obstacles and barriers to achieve success? Possibly. Yet, it is just as likely that you entertained negative thoughts or even recoiled. Ambition â€" for better or worse â€" is a trait that is often associated with the need for power, rather than that of achievement. (You can see McClellands work here). Why ambition is viewed in this manner begins with philosophical discourse. Over the centuries ambition has often been maligned in favor of more lofty, inspirational endeavors. The very process of envisioning and striving for goals and success, is often viewed a hollow and empty path. This is often evident in the stories that we share. Consider the plight of Andrea, the young journalist in The Devil Wears Prada, as she embraces the opportunity to work as the assistant to the extremely powerful Miranda. While she may have progressed in her work life, the accompanying disappointment of her inner circle knew no bounds. (The situations she faced portrayed ambition in the most negative light possible.) Ultimately, she was forced to choose between those in her innermost circle or her future. In the end, she earned her place as a journalist. However, she did so at great cost. Her ambition was portrayed as ending in powerful loss. I cant help but wonder â€" is there a kinder, gentler version of ambition that we can all live with? Ambition seems misunderstood. In the world of work, the notion of personal ambition is either maligned, stifled or glorified. There is no in-between. No shades of gray, where we can meld our current work lives with the need to manifest that ambition. With the exception of the few that have openly discussed ambition (Hogan, for example), there isnt a landslide of research to shed light on the topic. Ambition has largely been ignored. But why? Occasionally, one encounters a concept that is pervasive yet, poorly understood. Judge Kammmeyer-Mueller, 2012 In fact, personal ambition is offered a very narrow lane. Only accepted for the likes of tech founders or CEOs. For the rest of us, the connotation is murky, often negative and rarely supported. Why? I would venture to say that a couple of reasons lead the pack. #1: Stereotypes. For some reason we view ambitious people as unscrupulous or uncaring. However, if your think of the people you admire most, youd likely characterize them as ambitious. Why? because you admire what they were actually doing, the end result. #2: Fear. We might envision that manifesting ambition would catapult us into hand-wringing situations that we cant handle. Situations where we must make choices that are overwhelming and wrought with risk. Yet, work life usually unfolds in stages. One step grows into the other, as we learn and progress. Judge Kammeyer-Mueller (2012) discuss in their article entitled On the Value of Aiming High: The Causes and Consequences of Ambition, that indeed ambition was related to positive career outcomes (best predicted by neuroticism, extraversion, and conscientiousness). They also muse that ambition is largely viewed negatively by authors and philosophers alike. Ambition is discussed by numerous philosophers, with those seeing it as virtuous (Santayana, Kaufmann) apparently outnumbered by those who perceive it as vicious (Aquinas, Locke, Rousseau). So, it seems we have a love-hate relationship with ambition, with no in-between. No version exists where we can blend our deeply valued goals with some fantastic version of the future. In fact, personal ambition is offered quite a narrow lane. (It seems only to be accepted for the likes of tech founders or CEOs.) For the rest of us however, the connotation is murky and often negative. Yet, the act of ignoring ambition can also cause problems. We’ve all suffered through periods of time that we could label as a “crisis of contribution”. In many cases, what we envision to accomplish through the application of our strengths â€" doesn’t align or manifest within our work. This leaves us in a state of frustration or dissatisfaction. I’m convinced it could be ambition grumbling to do more. Waiting for its chance in the sun. Ambition should be embraced, as it could provide the spark of so many great things. Its definition should be broadened to include not only power, but progress. Moreover â€" Im convinced it is not always blind. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, where she currently serves as an Organizational Development Advisor at Gapingvoid. She is a charter member of the LinkedIn Influencer Program and her thoughts on work life have appeared in various outlets including Talent Zoo, Forbes, US News World Report, Quartz and The World Economic Forum.

3 Rules high achievers never break

3 Rules high achievers never break In case you were wondering what happened to the 20,000 bulbs I planted, here they are. But dont worry that this is going to be a post full of happy spring cheer. That sort of post would embarrass me. First of all, these bulbs didnt come up until after spring. Partly because it was 50 degrees in Wisconsin this spring, and partly because my bulbs probably have some sort of photosynthesis version of schizophrenia since I planted fall bulbs during a blizzard in Janurary. But even those came up. But first, look. When you plant bulbs in a blizzard, it is too cold to put the bulbs at the right depth and make each bulb point up so its ready to sprout. I ended up planting some bulbs in the muted moonlight of thick snowfall. I shoveled snow until I hit dirt, then I dug a little deeper and dropped handfuls of bulbs into piles. And even those came up. Which goes to show you one more case where you should not follow rules. But you dont need another blog post on not following rules, because I think we all agree that this blog is a monument to not following rules. But theres no rule that always never applies, so heres when you need to follow rules. #1 Rule to never break: Love your process, independent of outcome. You know why people dont do stuff like that? Because they worry about outcome. But I was obsessed with the processI just liked planting bulbs. I liked learning about all the different kinds. I can identify hundreds of bulbs just by their shape. I liked learning about the bulb industry. (Really, do not buy bulbs if you dont know where they were raised. Bulbs are like chicken: for sure its the worst-case scenario.) This is how I got through all my startups: I love the process. The likelihood of a huge grand exit is so small. But the process of building a company is so fun. Thats how you think about anything you are doing with all your heart. You love the process more than anything, even the outcome. I saw it when I played pro volleyball. I had so few years of playing compared to the women from California who had played all their lives. I was incredibly focused in practice, though. And I loved to practice. I practiced as much in six years in California as some people practiced in their whole life. Malcolm Gladwells book Outliers gives great data about how important it is to love the process of practice if youre going to be great. At anything. So back to the flowers. I never really saw them. I was driving back and forth for cello. Spring is recital season, and we spent most of May in Chicago with me telling my son he could quit cello and him crying that he doesnt want to quit but he wished we lived in Chicago and me taking another Xanax. There were the good days. Like when we bought a scooter. But mostly it was a month of too much travel. Jeanenne, my assistant, took the pictures of the flowers because she worried Id miss them. And because when builders put on our addition they realized the whole house needs re-siding and when we replace the siding, we will destroy my garden. So its good I like the process of planting since Im going to have to do it all over again. #2 Rule to never break: The difference between crazy and innovative is how far from the box an out-of-the box thinker resides. So stay as close as possible. So we are in Chicago and out of Chicago and I was telling myself that its okay that Im never home because my son loves cello and I love planting more than celebrating my success, so everything is fine. And then I fainted and it was bad. Back story: We were supposed to stay overnight at a hotel but I got this idea that we were going to drive home because Im sick of hotels. But then, as I was on my way back to Wisconsin I started doing the math and we would get to Wisconsin at 2am and have to leave again at 5am and even if I could physically handle it, my son would notice that it was stupid. He would demand to know why we went back home that night. And Id have no reason that made sense to him, and I try very hard to look like a normal person when Im parenting. So I am on the highway and thinking that, and then I am thinking of my very favorite article about startups about how venture capitalists like to bet on innovators who are just shy of crazy. Then Im scared Im in the process of crossing the line to crazy, so  I pull over and get a hotel room. So we end up in Hampshire, Illinois. Dont bother Googling that. The only important thing to know is that its near Elgin, which has a really nice, new hospital, which has a team of neurologists who specialize in people who faint. So we go to the hotel, and even though its the middle of the night, I make my son wait in the hallway while I check for bedbugs. After sleeping in too many hotels, Ive become a fiend about bedbugs. He tells me this is a bad hotel. Hes right. Is there an award for a seven-year-old who can judge a hotel quality from the carpeting and the door to the room? Can I put him on a reality show or something? Oh. Wait. I forgot. My family is too normal for reality TV. (Im going to say that a million times. Like, how can you judge me when Im like you too boring for TV?) We stay anyway. He falls asleep in one second. I read  The Best American Food Writing from 2011. I would never have bought this book, but the publisher, Da Capo Press, sends me their catalogue every quarter and I get to pick any books I want. That is so fun. So I try to pick books that force me to read out of my comfort zone. I read story about a Korean immigrant family assimilating with a Thanksgiving turkey and kimchi. Then I go to bed. Then I wake up, get up, and faint. I wish I could tell you what else I did, but when you hit your head as hard as I did, you get amnesia. I realized, later, that I woke up and sent some emails. Because when I got home from the hospital there was a brand new four-poster bed, and my husband asked where it came from and I realized I told the delivery guy to just open the door and go in the house. Anyone will do that, even though they are not supposed to, once they drive as far away from civilization as our farm. People think rules dont apply when you get that far away. What I remember is thinking to myself: that was the biggest hit to my head that I could ever imagine. Then I laid there. On the bathroom floor. Then I tried to get up, and I couldnt get up. Then I crawled to the hallway and told someone to call 911. My son told this story: Mom was on the floor with blood everywhere and I yelled to her are you okay and get up please get up, and then I went to the bed and cried. Okay. So I never taught my kids to call 911. Its a failing. It didnt occur to me because what would come to our house? A helicopter? I dont see how 911 works if you dont live in civilization. Enough people have asked my son if he called 911 that now he just says yes. Hes a people pleaser. So the ambulance comes, and the whole time Im telling people, when Im conscious, to please make sure my son doesnt see me. It will be too much for him. Tell him Im okay. Meanwhile, he follows us into the ambulance. #3 Rule to never break: Everyone needs a vacation. In the hospital, I cant feel my feet, and I ask whoever is poking around at my veins to write instructions for my husband about what to do with the kids. Tell the kids I love them. Tell my husband he cant put them back in school. Tell my cousin to help with cello. Finally, they put a staple in my head. The nurse washes enough blood off my hand so my son will hold it. Matthew and my older son arrive from Wisconsin. Things are stable enough that my kids are fighting over who gets to place the order for dinner at the hospital. Then they leave. My son goes with a friend to his concerts. Matthew goes with my older son back to take care of the animals. I am left with neurologists and cardiologists and food services. I am so happy. I read about burgers in Boston and how to cook without recipes. I meet with the neurologist who says I cant get an MRI yet because the magnetic force would rip out my staple. I get an ultrasound of my arteries that is like an advanced biology class, if only I could stay awake. I meet with a cardiologist who says I have extremely low blood pressure. I thought it was from being in such good shape from volleyball, but it turns out my brother and mother have been fainting for years and I didnt know it. Its genetic. You have to learn the warning signs. Mindfulness. Forced mindfulness. I love it. So I spent three glorious days in the hospital. Reading and writing and remembering why I like my job so much. I like the ideas. I like the process of synthesizing ideas. I called people to talk about online education business models. Me: What do you think about the scalability of Udemy? Them: What is this number? Where are you? Me: Oh. A hospital. Im getting some tests. Them: Mental hospital? Do you know how you can find out what you love to do? Go to the hospital for three days. My son would play the cello. Matthew would leave, go home, and do chores. I worked on my ideas about my webinar strategy. I was so happy to have time to myself. Im home now, but Im still too dizzy to drive. So I canceled two weeks of cello lessons without feeling guilty that Im a bad parent, and Im home with my flowers and my webinars, and really, no one has ever been happier about a staple in her head.

How do I know which graduate scheme is the right one for me

How do I know which graduate scheme is the right one for me Autumn is well and truly here, and that means only one thing graduate schemes galore. In fact, head to the Opportunities tab of the Debut app right now and youll find hundreds. But how do you know which graduate scheme is best for you? From the salary to the work hours, theres a lot to consider, and if youre going to spend the time sending in an application, you want to know its the right fit for you. The important thing to remember is that while of course one graduate scheme is not going to define the course of the rest of your life, some schemes can last up to two years, which is a long time to be working somewhere you dont feel comfortable. So make sure you do your research and ask as many questions as possible, to build up an accurate picture of what the graduate scheme is actually like. If youre not sure where to start, here are some of the main things you might want to think about: Rotations One of the great things about many graduate schemes is that they involve rotations. This means youll complete placements across a range of different departments within the company, rotating every few months or so. These are perfect if you know you want to be involved in an industry but you dont know exactly what job role you want within that. So for example, a graduate scheme at a tech company might involve placements in software development, customer support and programme management. Youll spend enough time on each placement to get stuck into a project and make a significant contribution, but youll also be given the chance to develop skills in a range of different areas. Travel opportunities It might not be important for everyone, but for some the opportunity to travel is a big deciding factor when applying for a graduate scheme. If youre stuck between taking some time out to travel, and getting stuck in with your graduate career, a scheme which gives you the best of both worlds is obviously an appealing option. Some graduate schemes might offer rotations across a range of global locations, while others might just offer general opportunities to travel as and when projects arise.  So if travelling is something youre really keen to do, try and pick a graduate scheme which will allow you to do just that. Plus, working in a foreign country is a whole other experience compared to travelling there, and will give you a new perspective on a country Company culture Corporate or casual? Dress down Fridays or bake-off Tuesdays? Every company has its own unique culture, and this is really what makes an organisation what it is. If you dont fit the culture then youre unlikely to thrive in your role, so try and find somewhere which fits your personality. Company culture isnt something that can easily be conveyed on a website homepage or glossy brochure though. Its something much more abstract and closely connected with the employees who currently work there, so youll have to put some extra effort in if youre going to effectively gauge what its like. Company open days are a perfect way of doing this, as they enable you to meet current employees, look around the office and get a feel for the atmosphere. Also check to see if the company are organising any other events or webinars, and of course check out DebutLive where we organise live streams, and you can ask questions directly to recruiters and employees via the app. Location Think about where exactly it is you want to live. Lots of graduate schemes, especially for the big multinationals, are based in London, but dont feel like the capital is the only option. There are plenty of opportunities for work in regional cities too, even if you do have to look a little harder for them. Where youre going to be living for the next couple of years (and potentially longer) is really important, so make sure you choose a graduate scheme which allows you to live where you want whether thats close to friends and family, somewhere with lower living costs or an exciting cultural scene. If your graduate scheme involves relocating frequently, or moving abroad for a period of time, think about whether youre prepared for the upheaval that might involve. While some people relish the opportunity to travel to new places and experience new things, its also perfectly ok to think this would be too stressful, so choose whats right for you. Employment opportunities Just like all good things, graduate schemes come to an end. See if you can do some research into what percentage of grads stay on at the company with a permanent job offer at the end. It might not seem that important right now, but you should find out whether theres the potential for a long-term future at the company too. Work-life balance Try out sites like Glassdoor to read some reviews of the graduate scheme and see what other people thought about it. Even the best job in the world might not be worth it if theres a terrible work-life balance, you get dragged in on weekends and your physical and mental well-being suffer as a result. You want a role thats going to push you and challenge you to get out of your comfort zone, but also thats going to allow you to leave the office on time and enjoy a healthy personal life. I know its a lot to consider, but if you do your research youll soon identify which graduate schemes appeal to you the most, and this will help you prioritise your applications. Good luck! Connect with Debut on  Facebook,  Twitter,  and  LinkedIn  for more careers insights.

Updates and Upgrades to Make Your Boring Business Site Now

Updates and Upgrades to Make Your Boring Business Site Now Your website is one of the most important elements of your business. You could have some of the greatest ideas in the world, but without a jaw-dropping website you are going to struggle to make sales. On your business website you need to be able to sell your products or services in an effective way so that every potential client feels the need to invest in your amazing company. Instead of having a boring website you need a brilliant one that catches the eye of anybody who may click on it. Take some of the following ideas on board and you will soon have a bedazzling business website that starts to bring in more customers than ever. Smart SEO Believe it or not, the SEO or search engine optimization surrounding your site will be the element that catches the eye of a potential customer straight away. You want your business site to shoot to the top of the page of every search engine when you type certain keywords. If you don’t know how to make this happen, then www.vistacomm.com will be able to help you with your strategies. Whether you are tweaking your website words, writing relevant blog posts or building marketing campaigns, SEO should always be high on your priority list. Infographics and Videos The more eye-catching and dynamic content you can incorporate into your website, the more memorable it is going to be. Be careful about using large images and files though, because this can cause your pages to load slowly. Find a balance of striking images and tidy layouts and you will be sure to grab everybody’s attention from the get go. Concise Wording Steer clear of confusing jargon, long sentences and grammatical errors; this will only deter your website visitors and cause them to click away. You need to create simple and clear explanations of what your business is offering otherwise you will cause unnecessary bewilderment for your potential clients. Spend time cutting down your word count and you will soon see how easy it is to explain your products and services without the complex language. Glitch Free Pages Get your website checked over by a professional once you have created the final product. You need to be reassured that your customers aren’t faced with annoying glitches when they come to check out or when they flick between the pages. Check your page loading times too so that you know your entire website runs smoothly and quickly from the moment they click onto it. A Logical Order Lay out your page tabs in a logical order so that it leads your customer naturally to the checkout page. Include large buttons within the layout and make sure there are obvious links towards your products or services. Your customer won’t be able to say no if the process is super simple and enjoyable too. So make these important updates and upgrades to your boring business website now and you will soon have a brilliant and sophisticate site that entices your potential customers right from the very beginning.

Resum Standards For Writing Numbers

Resum Standards For Writing NumbersResum Standards for Writing Numbers is designed to help students take tests in an effective and educational way. The book helps students through the entire testing process and even provides a guide to write test questions. Its informative format helps students build confidence in their ability to take tests and allows them to read and comprehend test materials.The book contains instruction on different mathematical concepts to enable students to work with numbers. Students are provided with the right attitude to learn and also given clear instructions on how to use the book effectively. Teachers who choose to use this book to enhance student test scores will find the material easy to understand and master. The book provides key rules that enable students to identify correct answers to questions and this allows them to work much more efficiently.The right attitude to learn it well is the foundation of any success. Using the book can help students dev elop and enjoy using the skills and concepts that they have learned. This book also gives students the confidence to use the techniques they have learned. Most students find that this book provides the structure that is necessary for successful learning.Students will find that writing numbers correctly is not that difficult. In fact, the book introduces students to the basics of numbers that they must learn, but that they are used to. It starts with different number terms, that is common knowledge to all people, and then moves onto different geometric figures and counting methods that are essential in mathematics.Reading and understanding calculations is vital in math, but students often struggle to get a grasp of these basics. It is essential to know the basics of reading and comprehension in order to fully understand different terms and concepts, but students often tend to rush through learning basic concepts. This can lead to struggling on tests and difficulty answering questions . Reading Resum Standards for Writing Numbers helps students understand the mathematical concepts without having to be confused by reading difficult terms and equations.Equations are always harder to understand than simple sentences and short paragraphs. The book breaks down the problem into smaller sections and makes it easier for students to understand the equation. Math teachers find it a great way to help students understand and learn new concepts, as it provides examples and easy to understand explanations for the formulas.Students will find that the accuracy of the illustrations in the text of Resum Standards for Writing Numbers are excellent. The diagrams and table formulae are great examples of how to make sure you explain the material clearly. Even with multiple choice and fill in the blanks questions, students are able to answer the questions accurately. A full-page graph is included to show students the basics of the measurement and makes it easy for students to understan d.The correct way to do calculus is outlined in Resum Standards for Writing Numbers. Students are given step by step directions for the calculation and learning to calculate using the wrong method is easily explained. These guidelines help students quickly learn the concept of ratio and integrating the concept to help students get a grasp of using complex ratios. Students find that they can work with an easy to understand and helpful guide to learning the concepts required for calculus.