Last week, I shared my goal to learn my wife’s native language, Macedonian. Today, I thought I’d give a quick update for anyone following along, as well as some tips in case you’d like to attempt something similar with your spouse or roommate. How is Learning at Home Different from Travel? Listen to this article […]
New Project: Learning My Wife’s Native Language
Recently, I wrote about why now was the time to take on an ultralearning project. I figured I should probably follow my own advice! My new project is to learn Macedonian, employing a modified version of the No English Rule, Vat and I used several years ago during our language learning trip. Why Learn Macedonian? […]
Being and Time: An Interesting Book You Probably Shouldn’t Read
I just spent the last two months doing a deep dive trying to understand Martin Heidegger’s seminal work, Being and Time. You probably shouldn’t read it. It’s also one of the most interesting and thought-provoking books I’ve read in the last decade. This post is my attempt to reconcile those two beliefs. The reasons not […]
Is Your Path a Staircase or a Circle?
Why do some people make consistent progress, while others go around in circle? The right approach to learning and mastery make all the difference.
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