From the Web Holistic Learning for Math – Cal Newport has an excellent article about how to do well in technical courses like math or physics. He focuses on developing what he calls “insightful studying”, however I think his approach fits nicely with holistic learning. Cal’s emphasis isn’t on memorization, but on breaking down all […]
Archives for November 2008
Boost Productivity With a To-Don’t List
To-do lists are a common productivity tool. They help you stay focused and clarify what needs to be done. However, just as important as writing a list of things you need to do, you need to write a list of things to stop doing. Why Adding More Work Doesn’t Make You Productive If you’re really […]
Self-Awareness
I think the biggest key to productivity (and all self-improvement) is one that doesn’t get talked about: knowing what makes you tick. Being organized and having a great day planner is great, but it doesn’t get things done. Self-awareness allows you to work around your weaknesses. Self-awareness is a lofty word thrown around so often […]
How to Nap (Without Feeling Exhausted Afterwards)
Do you ever take a nap and wake up exhausted? I recently was given two unscientific, but still useful tips for avoiding post-nap exhaustion. Don’t nap for more than 20 minutes at a time. Nap with a spoon in your right hand. For the first tip, I’m sure to get a bunch of comments that […]