There’s a lot of information on the internet and often we have too many sources to go through. Learn how to curate your reading diet.
Improve Creative Skills by Reducing Degrees of Freedom
In the original research on deliberate practice, an important distinction is made between work and practice. The goal of work is to accomplish something. The goal of practice is to learn. Work is a basketball game or recital. Practice is layup drills or training your fingers to master a tricky combination of notes. Unfortunately creating […]
Different Kinds of Difficulty
How difficult is it to learn a new language, start a business, or write a book? These are common questions, but unfortunately the answers you’ll get from people aren’t very satisfying. The problem is that the word “difficulty” is horribly imprecise. There are different kinds of difficulty, and although the English language likes to lump […]
Knowing Facts Still Matters (Even in an Age of Wikipedia)
Even with the internet on our hands, learning facts is still important and relevant. Discover why and how it can help you.
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