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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1491. The Practice of Renewal: From Concept to Daily Reality
How do you transform this renewal from a nice idea into a living practice? Most people fail at renewal because they try to boil the ocean. They attempt massive resets that require herculean willpower. We know this approach is doomed from the start. There’ no substance. The secret to lasting renewal isn't dramatic gestures—it's tiny, … Continue reading 1491. The Practice of Renewal: From Concept to Daily Reality
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
1458. The Art of Not Giving a F*ck About How Your Brain Works (But Maybe You Should)
Your brain is weird. Like, seriously weird. It's this three-pound lump of fat that somehow creates your entire reality, yet most of us have no idea how to use the damn thing properly. We're like teenagers with a Ferrari—lots of horsepower with no real driving skills. Today is a longer form of post because we're … Continue reading 1458. The Art of Not Giving a F*ck About How Your Brain Works (But Maybe You Should)
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
1422. The Distraction Economy: What We’re Really Losing When We Scroll
Let's talk about what's really happening to your life, one scroll at a time. You're not reading this blog post - you're scanning it. Your brain is already itching to check notifications. That itch? It's not your fault. But what you do about it is. The Most Expensive Thing You Own Your attention isn't just … Continue reading 1422. The Distraction Economy: What We’re Really Losing When We Scroll
1409. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do at 10 PM
Here's the truth nobody tells you about changing your work schedule: it's going to suck. Hard. But that's not the interesting part. The interesting part is what happens next. When you flip your schedule upside down – like going from working from 4 pm until 10 PM to showing up at 6:30 AM... You're not … Continue reading 1409. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do at 10 PM
1405. Happy New Years : Real Talk About Your Journey
Here we are, standing at the threshold of another year. And damn, what a ride it's been. The Rear-View Mirror: More Than Just Memories You know what's wild? Every L you took this year was actually a masterclass in disguise. Those moments when you felt like you were taking an L? That was just life … Continue reading 1405. Happy New Years : Real Talk About Your Journey
1404. Doing Shit You Don’t Feel Like Doing
Let's cut through the motivational BS for a second. You don't want to do the thing. Your brain is serving up a buffet of excuses, and that couch is looking mighty comfortable right now. (especially for me writing this post) Here's the truth: successful people aren't somehow magically motivated all the time. They're just better … Continue reading 1404. Doing Shit You Don’t Feel Like Doing
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