Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
You can write very fast quality material. This is something not very hard to learn and very useful for most occupations. I will explain some of the skills involved. Speedwriting is doable We have been discussing speedreading on multiple occasions, but speedwriting is something I do not have a course for. It is doable, but …
This guest post by Ashley Halsey is somewhat different. It deals with things you can learn while you sleep. Personally I tried to research this area with mixed results. You need to sleep effectively for long-term memorization, and trying to learn something as you sleep may interfere with the things you are trying to learn …
In this guest post, Kevin Gardner shares his credo and experiences. It is very useful to have a set of rules to define at 20+ and follow with minor adjustments. The result will probably be a disciplined and focused approach with long-term success. When there are several tasks on your agenda, it can be easy …
Words can be powerful in different ways. Take a moment to imagine what I will write about. Then stop imagining and start reading. Today, I really insist that you check the links, as they are somewhat different than what you would expect. Please check out here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. First there …
We should feel better about our academic achievements. In fact, we are often too hard with ourselves. When I read this guest post by Jeffrey Norman , I was not entirely sure how to react. This is not something I teach, but very very basic. Discipline. As long as you have discipline, there is nothing …
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This sponsored post is specifically intended for college students should help you with critical analysis of the material. Researching something deep enough to write an essay will make you understand and remember the material much more than sitting in the class and reviewing your notes. As always, if you think there is nothing you can …
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Brain hacking sounds really exciting, only nobody knows that this actually means. We can do all sorts of cool things: improve brain functions by applying an electrical current, consume nootropics and get high scores, do things much better due to cool strategies. I will discuss these aspects and more. You can read further here, here, here, …
The workplace environment is very important for good progress. In my courses, I occasionally describe how to set up your personal workplace. In this guest article, Susana from Zoetalentsolutions shares her vision for a corporate workplace and corporate culture. To create a good business environment, it is not necessary to implement the methods applied …
This guest article is a little bit different and off-scheduled because it is sponsored. I think it addresses a real need: we should prioritize the things that truly contribute to our education vs courses we need to take. It is a good practice to outsource the activities that are not at the core of our …
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To be successful we need to be committed. Creativity may benefit from well-placed commitment, but it may also suffocate. When does commitment to goals become, and obsession and what happens next? Stay tuned, only in this blog … More reading materials here, here, here, here, here, and here. Overreacting All that is missing in the abstract: …
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