Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
We use mental palaces to remember a large amount of knowledge. But what should we do, when faced with multiple snapshots of the event? I welcome you to mental skyscrapers. They can get tall, but the layout is unlikely to change. If you’re interested in improving your memory and learning some cool tricks from ancient …
How should we remember constants and variables? There are many formulas in sciences, and these formulas use constants and variables. Some of these constants and variables are almost abstract, like the Plank constant. How should we treat them? “Logical markers” are like mental signposts, helping you describe non-mathematical things in a precise and accurate way. …
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I always wonder about the limits of our knowledge. Socrates has shown millennia ago the limitations of conventional wisdom. The scientific method is more robust, but it is also limited. Not understanding something well enough is not ideal. Watching people die without any reasonable explanation is even worse. What can be done? Read some more here, …
People have a list of reasons for taking gap years in college or returning after a long period out of school. Many of the same concerns apply to corporate training. Family responsibilities, medical issues, and avoiding burnout are a few. We also see movie storylines centered around people returning to school, like “Larry Crowne”. Although …
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The subjects of research and creativity are huge. I will describe some of the relevant steps below. However, there are two questions I always get from my friends and students: how to know whom to believe and how to express complex ideas as mathematical formulas. There is also a complementary question of defining the subject …
Accounts receivable and accounts payable are the yin and yang of business: When incomes and consumptions stay in sound harmony, the organization can quickly jump all over development chances, and associations with clients and providers stay on a positive balance. Realizing the distinction between accounts payable and accounts receivable is indispensable for entrepreneurs who need …
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Octagonal (8 walls) mental palaces are seriously underrated. They can be unique, memorable, and extremely comfortable for placing into larger mental landscapes. Moreover, I claim the octagonal mental palaces are extremely easy to generate and very suitable for short and not super-dense articles. I would go as far as recommend them as the first mental …
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In a world where technology keeps advancing, businesses are using ever-more innovative ways to advertise and connect with consumers. Pinterest is one of the latest venues for businesses to grow their customer base. Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to create pin boards of their favorite things. Pinterest can be used for …
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Communication is the key to success in any business. If you want your company to thrive, then you need to improve your communication skills. In this post, we will share with you 7 steps that will help you improve your communication skills. There are a lot of ways to improve communication skills. One way is …
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The basic idea of speedwriting is very simple. If we research a subject, read about it, create notes, and memorize everything we need, writing about the subject should be really easy. And if we write about something creatively, remembering it for years after writing also becomes easy. I call this virtuous circle speedwriting. TLDR We …
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