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Learning and the infinite game
We aim to learn from a mistake because we want to change how we operate and prevent making that mistake in the future. Committing to learning is thus implicitly committing to the infinite game. There is no winning, losing, or feeling stupid involved. There’s only learning to be gained – in this moment and the…
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True learning
“True learning (as opposed to education) is a voluntary experience that requires tension and discomfort (the persistent feeling of incompetence as we get better at a skill).” Seth Godin, The Practice As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, preparation and authentic learning go hand-in-hand. The whole idea of learning has turned upside down since the advent…
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From words to works
It’s not hard to notice all the self-proclaimed life-long learners around you. They’re everywhere! Be it social media, networking events, or your apartment complex. Everyone (including me) follows a path for their self-development through books, media, and whatnot. We take copious notes, share, and even teach to solidify all we’ve learned! But what are the…
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Watching isn’t learning
The online learning & development and the professional coaching industry has gained a lot of attention and traction since the outbreak of COVID-19. Business leaders and workers alike have acknowledged the value of developing themselves and how it affects their long-term relationships with their organisations. Sure, some will get fired anyway. But if you’re the…
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Outlearn everyone… just be careful
I’ve been a lifelong learner for a reason — it helps me have the edge over my competition, peers, and myself. I think investing in self-education has been the single most crucial investment decision I’ve taken. My passion and drive for learning make me overdo things at times, but I’ve found it to be an…
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Ultralearning hacks
One of the privileges of being a life-long learner is that you learn something new about the science of accelerated learning regularly. It’s continually evolving, which is excellent for people who’re committed to this lifestyle. Scott Young is one of the foremost experts in accelerated learning, with some outstanding accomplishments under his belt, including attempting…
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The three tenets of work
Just finished Timothy Gallaway’s The Inner Game of Stress. It’s a fantastic read and if you’re a busy professional or an entrepreneur, give it a read and it might change the way you look at work and stress. Besides the great gems that I discovered in the book, the one that truly stood out for…
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Structure your learning
Being a martial arts practitioner isn’t easy. Particularly if it’s a highly technical and full-contact sport like Jiu Jutsu. There’s so much to learn that people often spent their entire lives to master the art. I picked up the art again earlier this year and have been thoroughly enjoying it. So much more than the…
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Acquiring new skills keeps you sharp but…
It’s dang difficult to learn anything new because your mind and body are so good at resisting change. So much so that they’ll let you believe that you’re always ‘doing something new’ or ‘don’t have enough time’ or the ultimate — ‘you don’t need anything new since you’re already doing too much.’ There may be…