Archive for October, 2014

October 31 – Get Into Character

Friday, October 31st, 2014

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October 31 – It helps to get into character to learn a new skill. Pretend you already have expertise in what you want to learn and watch how much easier it is for you to learn it.

October 30 – Learning Perseverance

Thursday, October 30th, 2014

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October 30 – When you complete even a simple goal, reflect on what it was you did that helped you persevere. Do this for at least ten seconds and you increase your neural networks for perseverance.

October 29 – Taking Time to Reflect

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014

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October 29 – Take time to reflect on your experiences, as they are your best teachers.

October 28 – Cultivate Your Sense of Wonder

Tuesday, October 28th, 2014

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October 28 – Cultivate your own sense of wonder for the world around you. This turns the whole world into your classroom.

October 27 – Theory vs. Practice

Monday, October 27th, 2014

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October 27 – It takes far more effort to translate theory into practice. Be careful of heeding advice from people who are long on theory and short on practice.

October 26 – Useful Knowledge

Sunday, October 26th, 2014

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October 26 – Learning a bunch of abstract concepts is relatively useless when you can’t make them work for you in your world.

October 25 – Creating Knowledge

Saturday, October 25th, 2014

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October 25 – Learning is about creation, not consumption. Be actively engaged in your own learning process rather than a passive observer.

October 24 – The Love to Learn

Friday, October 24th, 2014

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October 24 – People intrinsically love to learn – it’s human nature. However, very few people enjoy being taught. Appreciate those teachers who engage you fully in the learning process.

October 23 – Achieving Mastery

Thursday, October 23rd, 2014

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October 23 – When you can consistently apply what you know to create meaningful value for yourself and others, this is where the power and success comes from your learning. This is called “Mastery.”

October 22 – Experience Your Own Story

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014

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October 22 – Knowing information you need to pass exams, such as facts, figures, processes, and formulas, is a demonstration that you have the requisite knowledge in a subject matter. It is a required part of learning, but not the whole story.