Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
What is the best food for your brain? Can you each tasty food without feeling guilty about it? Usually, I approach the subject as a balanced diet. I even have a section about it in my course. Yet my focus is on productivity rather than a diet. So I asked a fellow blogger Shristi Patni, …
We have more than five senses, and some of these senses are bizarre. Typically we use our bizarre senses for situational awareness or speedreading or some other cool skills. But in other cases like vertigo, they may interfere with whatever we are trying to do and we may need to tone them down. For more …
Nootropics have a very interesting offer: a pill that helps solve hard issues. If it sounds too good to be true, you are probably correct. I suggest using whatever help you can get without side effects, yet not relying on it completely. For this article, you can read more here, here, here, here, here, here, …
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Some of the important feedback loops when we learn are between (1) information and knowledge and (2) between wisdom and will. While usually I address the connectivity as a hierarchy, here I want to address the feedback mechanisms. Hierarchy of learnings There are many kinds of hierarchies describing learning. In some of my courses, I …
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Humor is one of the best coping mechanisms. It can also be very memorable. However, dark humor can be weaponized and can become toxic. Is there a way to use sarcasm safely and positively? Can there be a proper context for dark humor? Every April 1st I write about humor. Today, I want to take …
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In the kingdom of our mental landscapes, we possess the remarkable ability to shape vast territories of thoughts and ideas. Much like a skilled architect designs a city with rivers, bridges, and landmarks, we, too, can craft intricate mental cities that house our knowledge and understanding. This chapter delves into the art of “Landscaping” our …
In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of knowledge and skill development is more than just an option—it’s a necessity. As we navigate through the complexities of the modern job market and technological advancements, the value of continuous education has never been more apparent. It is with this understanding that we extend an exclusive, time-limited offer …
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Dr Sophia reached me when she was a medical student, almost 10 years ago. She is now a respected doctor in her field, and occasionally we talk about her progress. This a story of small struggles and big achievements. As Dr Sophia put it in her own words: I did not achieve immediate success on …
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Do men and women have different brains? Statistically, this is probably true. How does that affect memory? What is the best way to average our diversity? Multiple cool articles for further reading appear within the text. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus I quote: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus (1992) …
How can we design and decorate our homes to improve the learning experiences? Is it possible? Is it expensive? This is a personal opinion based on my experimentation. This article talks about how the way we live can change our memory. It’s an important topic, and there’s a special course just for it. Here is …
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