Teaching your own kids is exceptionally hard. It is more than I can usually handle. However, Anna is such a great educator that she can even teach our own kids. With Leeron, our firstborn, the challenge was higher, but the results are very rewarding. Today, at the age of 16, Leeron reads 1500 wpm Hebrew …
Giordano Bruno, “The arts of memory”
We try to decipher the codes of Giordano Bruno, and especially the arts of memory presented in his books. Somehow he managed to combine in one text quite a lot: PAO-like visual cues, healing visualization, geometric formulas, almost kabbalistic text manipulations and mystical practice now lost. I will not try to analyze the original texts, …
How to Ensure Academic Success for Children with ADHD Online and in Traditional Classrooms
Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face unique challenges in the classroom. However, with the right support and strategies, they can thrive academically. Whether in a traditional or online learning environment, it is crucial to implement targeted approaches that cater to their specific needs. In this article, we will explore effective techniques and tools to …
The best places in the world to visit and live in
When I was young I often felt that I could find a better place to live in. Today, I pretty much feel that I live in the best place in the world. This position genuinely surprises some of my best friends, but for me, it is very logical. I do not really think that home …
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Atomic visualizations using the face of the clock
I define atomic visualization as compound visualizations of multiple keywords that cannot be easily disassembled. Due to strong connectivity between the keywords, these visualizations are faster to make and easier to retain. In this article I provide a clock-related way of generating such visualizations. It may work for up to 12 objects with complex relations. …
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How To Be More Confident in Everyday Life
We are all a work in progress. From the moment we are born to the moment we die – we never really finish learning. That also includes learning how to be more confident. Even though it may seem like some people are naturally confident, they are not, they just learned how to be so earlier …
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What Does It Take For A Child To Succeed At School?
School is the first place where a student gets the first picture of education, studies, and learning. A student comes through many ‘firsts’ in the entire school life. They learn different things and get to know how they can shape their lives. For example, whenever individuals attend school, they have to be in a routine. …
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Why Work Culture Matters for a More Positive Work Environment
We live in a world where the workplace is no longer measured solely by performance metrics. Companies are now increasingly focusing on their work culture in order to foster a more positive work environment and create an engaged and productive workforce. This shift towards a more people-centric approach to the workplace is being driven by …
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Medieval arts on phonetic verbatim mnemonics
Mnemonics based on specific letters are very effective when verbatim memorization is required. Verbatim memorization is good for poetry, acting, and sacred texts. It was one of the most admired skills in medieval philosophy. Even those of us who do not need this skill can use it in combination with other skills. If you’re keen …
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1000 articles per week
Occasionally I read 1000 articles per week. This takes me about 90 minutes per day or one entire weekend. I honestly thought it to be normal and was surprised that some people find it astonishing. You do not even need to read very fast to use these skill. What is an average article? A good …