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Show 6 Signpost Friday, May 16, 1986 Earmarking goals leads to future success, advises former president r - i - ' Tf? .. t "x "y ' S V I v V i V t - . f - I I ; v $ . i I - "? Y. S I - Signpost photo. Scotl Miller Dr. Rodney Brady, president of Bonneville Cor- things at a time, such as jogging and listening to a poration, explains that it is possible to do two radio. by Micheal J. Tupa Staff Reporter A former WSC president encouraged 150 business students at Weber to "try to visualize the future for a moment or two," during open hour Thursday. Dr. Rodney H. Brady, who left WSC last year to become president of Bonneville International Corporation, presented his views in the Smith Lecture Hall in the Wattis Business Building. During his presentation on a goal-orientated life, he used personal ex-pamples, observations and even an old children's nursery story with a new twist to emphasize his point. "In visualizing the future, we should specifically try to see what our families, homes, community service, and recreation are going to be like," he said. Students should try to see what their obituary is going to say. "When you're wheeled into those services, who's going to be there and what will they say about you?" is something to consider, he said. King Tut's untold story revealed by Dana Hanson Staff Reporter Egyptology is the archeological study of Egyptian antiquities. Interest in the study began at the time of Napoleon with the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The stone bears hieroglyphic inscriptions and was the first clue to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics. From that time to the present, many people have been fascinated with the study of Egyptology. Diane J. Call is one of those people. Call shared the "Untold Story of King Tut" at Wednesday's brown bagger. She quoted Sir Flinders Petry as saying, "The main requirement of excavating is imagination . . . finding things is sorry work if you cannot preserve and transport the artifacts." Call is the director of the PMS Center at St. Benedict's Hospital in Ogden. She became interested in King Tut when she had to give a book report for a book club of which she is a member. She became fascinated with King Tut and read everything she could get her hands on concerning him. "I am really a frustrated archeologist," she said. King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was a relatively unimportant king, his tomb is one of the few that had not been previously robbed. It was found in the Valley of the Kings by Howard Carter, who had been commissioned by Lord Earl Carnarvon of England to search for the tomb. On Nov. 4, 1922, the archeological crew discovered the first indication of the location of the tomb. Carnarvon and Carter reportedly entered the tomb later that same month on Nov. 26. Inside the tomb, they found jewelry, statues, writing implements and other artifacts made of silver, gold and alabaster. There were 143 relics inside the wrappings of the mummy itself. Four gold statues of women were protecting canopic jars which had once contained the organs of the dead king. They were found standing with their arms outstretched to guard against intruders. The systematic removal of the artifacts was completed by the best chemists, photographers and other specialists. After the project was completed, the mummy of King Tut was returned to the tomb where it remains today. Brown bagger presentations are sponsored every Wednesday at 12:30 in the union building by the Women's Education Resource Center. Brady said he learned these things 30 years ago under the influence of his high school debate coach. The coach, who Brady termed as his "greatest motivator," convinced him that to be successful is "to be goal-oriented." His former debate coach encouraged Brady to write a "fictious resume" in the proper form and format of the things he would like to have on his resume. After 10 years, the coach told him to compare the ficticious resume with the real one, subtract the difference and continue to work on the unaccomplished goals. Brady said his ficticious resume was the "most useful job resume" he's ever had. "A goal-oriented life is far more likely to lead to success than leaving your future to chance," he said. This applies to the students of 1986, as well as to students of other times. "I don't think the enviroment is so different today than it has been or will be." In mapping out a goals programs, Brady said, "I've always found that it's much more rational to plan the desired -end and then work backwards to the present.. This method avoids sidetracks." In making plans for the future and utilizing time effectively, Brady warned students not to become "too specialized" in their studies. Students should become involved in other departments and the world around them, he said. When he interviews prospective employees he asks them questions that reflect their knowledge in a variety of areas. The college atmosphere is a good place to practice leadership by getting involved in the clubs and organizations on campus, he said. As leaders, it becomes important to know how to motivate people. Brady concluded his presentation with his own version of The Little Red Hen: The Little Red Hen uncovered grains of wheat in the barnyard and asked the other animals to help her plant them. They all refused. The Little Red Hen was a productive worker, Brady said, and the other animals depended on governmental assistance. When the wheat grew, all the animals refused to help, some were already receiving unemployment compensations, and others had different classifications. When she baked the bread, the animals said they wouldn't work overtime, while others claimed discrimination.After the bread was baked, all the animals demanded a share, but the hen refused. There was then a protest over her "excess profits." The government agent told the Little Red Hen she would have to share with the other non-productive animals. The Little Red Hen never baked bread again. "Our society is successful because we've set up motivations. It's important that leaders encourage people to maximize their productivity and avoid a system which discourages them," Brady said. The L.D.S.S.A. At Weber State College Announces A Special Fireside With: i i 3 Emil B. Fetzer Church Temple Architect Sunday, May 18th, 1986 8:30 p.m. Institute Chapel 1302 Edvalson, Ogden Reception Following All Are Invited Excellence MY.. A 1aV i& ... L0 |