Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Listen for a reasonable amount of time. Set a time limit on the conversation. Getting a colleague to stop talking. Getting a friend or significant other to stop talking. Get your parents to stop talking. Get a bully to stop talking.

Answer: Actively listening to someone will help you determine not only what someone is talking about, but potentially why they are talking so much. While some people talk a lot because of egos or aggression, some people talk because they are nervous, want to make friends, or have something on their chest. Knowing why people won't shut up will help you end the conversation gently. Ignoring people, creating conflict, or feigning interest will all create longer conversations. Being polite but honest is usually best. If you know someone is a known talker, and you will have a hard time getting away, state early on that you have somewhere to be. Example: "Great to see you, but I only have a few minutes to talk." When you are at work you often have your best opportunities to get some peace and quiet. Mentioning "that you have a deadline upcoming," you are "trying to focus more on work," or that "I would rather not talk about this at the office" can get you out of long or awkward conversations easily. If someone has a habit of pestering you, consider talking to HR or a supervisor. Example: "Great to see you, but I have only have 5 minutes!" Example: "I have to pick up the kids soon, so I need to run." When you spend most of your time with the same person, you will inevitably need some time away from their voice. Most likely, they need time away from yours, too. Find activities together, like reading, movies, or mediation, that require silence. "I need some time to relax and think, let's talk in an hour." Spending some alone time will allow both of you to focus on what is really important, and be able to talk about it later. Example: "Today was the longest day! I could use a few seconds for some peace and quiet." We all love our parents, but they have a knack for talking our ears off. While you should always be respectful, there are a couple ways to get free without causing family drama. Sending letters or emails, and inviting them to do the same, will help you catch up on your own time. Be brief talking about problems or stress as many parents will want to know every last thing that is wrong in their child's life. Don't be a brick wall -- give them some details! If you are sullen and silent, many parents will try to keep talking to figure out what your problem is. Communicate regularly. It may seem counter productive, but giving periodic updates to your parents can prevent an information overload if you only talk once a month or year. Example: "I'm so glad we had the chance to catch up Mom, but I have to run. I'll call you soon!" Getting a bully to leave you alone can be tough, but getting them to shut up is often as simple as eliminating their ammo. Laugh at their insults, ignore them, and resist the urge to get into a shouting match. Being coy or sarcastic takes the rug out from under their feet. "Would your poor mother approve of that language?" "Someone watched one too many R-rated movies," or "Sheesh, did someone treat you poorly as a child?" are sarcastic, but resist being too hostile.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Define the best version of yourself. Set goals for yourself Work toward your goal every day.

Answer: At its heart, achieving your full potential is about being the best person that you can be. Since everyone is different, you will need to define the terms of success for yourself. Therefore, it is important to know yourself. Write down your values, strengths, and weaknesses. Is there something I have ever wanted to do/achieve/accomplish, such as dancing, singing, writing, or playing a sport? Have I been thinking I could improve in any way, such as being kinder, or politer, more assertive? Are there any physical aspects of myself I could work on, such as losing weight, gaining weight, or building muscle? . Setting goals is an important part of achieving success. Research shows that setting specific goals helps people get what they want. Take advantage of this fact by setting both short and long term goals for yourself. Write down a list of everything you want to achieve. Check over your list and seriously consider whether or not it is realistic. State your goals positively. Instead of "I want to be less worried about my appearance," write "I want to be confident about my appearance." Be specific. The more specific you are, the easier it will be to define success. Once you have confirmed that your goal is achievable and realistic, get to work. Your goal may take time to achieve, but you have to begin somewhere. Commit to the process. When you focus on the process, rather than the end point, you will find it much easier to stay on track. Note that your long-term goal does not have to be set in stone, word-for-word. Times will change, people will change, and therefore, your goals will change. It's not an exact science, so you don't need to treat it like one. Allow yourself some room to grow. Create a checklist of things you should do every day to work towards your goal. Do those things every day without fail.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Gain a solid education in finance and business. Gain work experience. Decide what type of loan broker you want to become. Learn how to process a loan.

Answer: While there are not technically any educational requirements for becoming a commercial loan broker, you will need a solid understanding of finance and accounting to be successful. As a broker, you will be required to understand the workings and specific financing needs of your clients. This means that you will have to know how a business is run and how bookkeeping and accounting records are kept. In addition, you will need to have an understanding of how to assess the business's finance health so that you can describe this information to lenders. This information can be learned on your own, but taking at least a couple of college-level courses in finance and accounting will best prepare you for the duties of being a loan broker. Work in a financial institution to gain experience and knowledge of the banking industry. There are also commercial loan brokerages that hire brokers and companies or lenders that hire in-house loan brokers. Train with an established commercial loan broker to learn the basics of the industry. Try searching job aggregator sites like Indeed or Monster for loan broker jobs. When interviewing for positions, remember that the financial industry is still very conservative. You should wear a suit and arrive neatly groomed. A commercial loan broker is someone acts as a go-between when businesses are seeking funding. However, there are other types of loan broker that require similar experience but serve different markets. Consider your other options before deciding to focus on commercial loan brokering. For example, there are also: Mortgage Brokers. Mortgage broker deal specifically with potential homebuyers looking to find the best mortgage loan. The mortgage brokering market is more tightly regulated than commercial brokering, but can provide ample opportunities for deals. Loan Note Brokers. These brokers connect businesses that are holding outstanding invoices they are looking to sell with investors who buy the notes. This type of brokering requires exceptional analytical and financial skills but can be very lucrative. Perfect your process so that you can quickly and easily give a completed file on the client to the lender. Figure out how together the necessary information for a loan, including appraisals, and credit reports. Often, a broker creates spreadsheets to analyze the debt coverage ratio for the client. Practice to become adept at reviewing tax returns and knowing what to look for. Be sure to note any lender requirements like formatting or required information so that your applications are complete and correct.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wash and hull your strawberries. Put the hulled strawberries in your pitcher. Crush the strawberries. Add sugar, if you want extra sweetness.

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"Hulling" basically means removing the core of the strawberry and the green leaves at the top. This is done instead of simply chopping the top of, because it allows you to remove the leaves at the top (which you surely don't want floating in your strawberry water) without wasting any of the delicious berry. The easiest way to do this is to use a regular drinking straw. Position your straw at the bottom of the strawberry. Gently push the straw into the strawberry, so that it goes straight through the center. Continue pushing until the straw comes out the other side, with the core and leaves inside the straw. If you don't want to waste the strawberry cores or the drinking straw, you can just cut the leaves off your strawberries. After you're sure all of the cores and leaves have been removed, put them into the empty pitcher. It's best to use something with a wide brim, because you will be inserting a spoon to mash the strawberries. You can create this recipe in a drinking glass as well. If you want to make your strawberry water by the glass, simply halve or quarter this recipe. Using a wooden spoon or another utensil with a flat surface, muddle the strawberries. with a wooden spoon. Muddling means to smash the fruit in order to release their juices and intensify the flavor of your strawberry water. You don't need to completely obliterate the berries, but make sure they're all decently mashed to the bottom of your glass. If you're trying to keep this recipe super health-conscious, you can skip this step and rely on the natural sugar of the berries. You can, however, add a bit of your own sugar to amp up the sweetness. Simply sprinkle or pour your sugar over the crushed berries, and then stir or mash it all together. If you're not sure if you should add sugar, first try making this recipe without this step. Then, you can add sugar to the finished glass of strawberry water if you desire.