Learning Skills
How The Brain Changes When Learning a Skill (and How to Take Advantage of It)
Learning how the brain works gives you the advantage of hacking new skills quicker than the usual ways.
Learning Skills
How to Stop Failing in School By Becoming a Self-Directed Learner
A student rushed her project but demands a good grade. Another student study’s for hours and still performs badly. At their core, they both have the same problem.
Learning Skills
How to Learn Any Skill Quickly using DiSSS (Deconstruct, Sequence, Select, and Stake)
I couldn’t speak English when I came to the U.S. and I needed to learn quickly. I was in high school at that time and going through that phase without the being able to speak the language was rough. For example, I almost got in a fight with a bully Read more…
Learning Skills
Learning a Skill is Boring Unless You Know It’s Greater Purpose
I was a camera gearhead in college. I was proud of it too. But, I embraced that identity to a fault because I neglected something much more important. The consequence? My skills weren’t good enough to help me survive in the real world. Here’s my background. I majored in Cinema Read more…
Learning Skills
Falling In Love With Reading
I was at risk of losing my grant. An exam was coming up and if my GPA fell below 3.0, I wouldn’t be able to pay next year’s tuition. My hand was on my forehead while at a desk, trying to understand the material in my textbook. I hated reading Read more…