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
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1481. Live and learn, using the After Action Report
Take lessons in stride We’re not suppose to have it all figured out But we can learn from our mistakes and not make the same mistake twice And even if we do, It gives us another opportunity to learn that lesson If we keep making the same mistake though that’s on us The after action … Continue reading 1481. Live and learn, using the After Action Report
1480. Private Decisions = Public Consequence
What we do in private shows to the public If we don't have our life in order, people notice If we don't train hard enough, we don't win If we eat like shit, we gain weight The pattern doesn't change It's all about what we do when no one is looking
1479. Today is just as good of a day to die as any other day
Death is a part of life It’s one of the few things we all have in common - the fact that we’re all going to die one day. Why is it taboo to talk about? Because it makes people feel uncomfortable. What if we became friends with the fact that we’re going to die one … Continue reading 1479. Today is just as good of a day to die as any other day
1478. Time and material
Doing it once, that’s part of the contract - the deal Doing it again? That’s gonna cost ya The job I’m on, the project manager is rushing everyone and now things are getting done before they are suppose to For example the insulation is getting put put up and then covered with plywood before the … Continue reading 1478. Time and material
1477. Not Settling for Your Own Bullshit: Setting Higher Standards for Your Future Self
We've all been there. You stare at another half-assed project you rushed to complete, another "good enough" relationship you're tolerating, or another day where you promised yourself you'd finally start that thing—and didn't. Then comes the familiar internal monologue: "Next time will be different." But will it? Not unless you change the standards you hold … Continue reading 1477. Not Settling for Your Own Bullshit: Setting Higher Standards for Your Future Self
1475. How am I living and working with integerity right now?
A riff off yesterdays post, for myself How am I living and working with integerity right now? Here are some questions to consider: Are your daily decisions and actions consistent with your values ( from yesterdays post) ? For the most part Do you follow through on commitments, even when it becomes difficult or inconvenient? … Continue reading 1475. How am I living and working with integerity right now?
1474. The Only Values That Actually Matter in a World Full of Blah
Most people don't have a fucking clue what their values are. They think - they do, but what they've actually got is a collection of other people's expectations, societal programming, and whatever their Instagram feed told them to care about last week. But the thing is: until you figure out what genuinely matters to you, … Continue reading 1474. The Only Values That Actually Matter in a World Full of Blah
1473. Know what you want
It’s easy to stay busy You graduate high school, go to college, get a girl pregnant, graduate, job, 40-50 hours per week And next thing you know your 50 without ever slowing down to think What do I want? Is it the fancy car? Is it the big house? Or is it simplicity? It’s not … Continue reading 1473. Know what you want
1472. Running and little exercises for longevity
Here are some effective "little exercises" you can easily incorporate throughout your week to strengthen and maintain key running areas. Do them as their own workout, before or after a run, in the shower - any time you can fit it in. **Feet/Ankles** - Toe yoga: spread toes, lift big toe only, then other toes … Continue reading 1472. Running and little exercises for longevity
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