There are 6 key concepts: Focused and diffused thinking Memory techniques Procrastination Remember to sleep well, move often, and stay hydrated. Test taking strategies Focused vs diffuse thinking modes Your brain alternates between a concentrated, energy-intensive "focused mode" that works within known neural patterns and a relaxed "diffused mode" that allows for creative connections and … Continue reading 1495. My best notes on the learning how to learn course
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1490. The Art of Renewal: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Life
Life has a way of filling up. Your calendar, your inbox, your mind—they all become cluttered with obligations, information, and noise. Why do we do that? Maybe it’s because we’re afraid to sit still, to think about us and life. The thing is - Renewal isn't optional—it's an essential maintenance tool for a life worth … Continue reading 1490. The Art of Renewal: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Life
1482. Learning how to learn: the short version
Learning is fundamentally about understanding how your brain processes information, strategically managing cognitive resources, and creating mental frameworks that transform complexity into comprehensible knowledge. A little deeper… Mastering learning is about understanding your brain's dual modes of focused and diffused thinking, using chunking to process complex information efficiently, and employing memory techniques like spaced repetition … Continue reading 1482. Learning how to learn: the short version
1454. Advice to my 10 year old self
Things take effort and time, and they take longer then you’d think Know the difference between a growth mindset and fixed mindset. Believe you can learn and achieve anything, but it won’t come without effort Don’t get too high in life and don’t get too low, you won’t understand this now but when you hit … Continue reading 1454. Advice to my 10 year old self
1420. Finding The Flow (And Almost Finding The Floor)
Today's Wins Workout schedule pulled a switcheroo and it's feeling smoother than a polished conduit. Morning strength, evening miles Starting to move on site like I actually belong here. Timing's clicking like a well-wired switch. The "That Was Close" Chronicles Nearly had an unscheduled meeting with the living room floor post-work. Maybe the food situation … Continue reading 1420. Finding The Flow (And Almost Finding The Floor)
1413. finding my flow
Victory Laps Morning routine is now smoother than a freshly pulled wire. Starting to feel less like a deer in headlights and more like… well, a slightly more coordinated deer. Outlets? We're practically best friends now. Me and these boxes are developing a real understanding. Finally brought headphones – 4 hours of podcasts later, and … Continue reading 1413. finding my flow
1369. Prisoners Of War, Missing In Action.
Today and everyday we express heartfelt gratitude to the brave, to all the veterans - the ones who made it back and the ones who didn’t. Thank you for protecting our freedom, our country, our families and friends. One of the reasons we are the land of the free is because of you. Your courage, … Continue reading 1369. Prisoners Of War, Missing In Action.
1354. Southeast America Road Trip: An Epic 8-Week Adventure *Travel Diaries
Hey fellow travelers! Excited to share our recent Southeast America road trip experience. Here’s a breakdown of our journey, creating memories that felt like they spanned a year! Our hearts go out to the people affected by Helene. We planned to go through the Smokey Mountains to Shenandoah via Route 441 and the Blue Ridge … Continue reading 1354. Southeast America Road Trip: An Epic 8-Week Adventure *Travel Diaries
1349. An Unforgettable Date Day in Philly (anniversary)
A good 6-mile walking tour of the Philadelphia that you can make as long or as short as you like. Catch the train to Jefferson station why do we always end up speed-walking to the train? Reading Terminal Iovine's juices and LUHV's Deli is a BOP so is the herbairy and any other of the … Continue reading 1349. An Unforgettable Date Day in Philly (anniversary)
1346. Home vs the road
Being home is way different than being on the road. Having your own space Not setting up and breaking down An area to do things And that’s the point of the road, to get out of habits, figure things out, clear your mind, learn new things, it helps being immersed in the moment. Waking up … Continue reading 1346. Home vs the road
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