Read time: 4 minutes Key Points Make information relevant. Connect it to existing knowledge and increase the stakes to engage your brain. Start with the big picture. Scan key ideas out of order and map connections before linear learning. Teach others. Sharing what you...
Read time: 4 minutes Key Points Effective communication should be measured by its impact on the listener, whether that’s sparking curiosity, engagement, or prompting action. Listeners are like travelers on a journey, with the communicator’s words serving...
Read time: 6 minutes Key Points As we grow older, we often let the fear of failure paralyze us, causing us to avoid risks and thereby opportunities for learning. Falling isn’t just an unfortunate event; it’s an opportunity for growth and adaptation....
Read time: 4 minutes Key Points Identify the essential tasks/goals and eliminate anything else that is not necessary. Focus on less to achieve more. Build routines and habits around these priorities to reduce decision fatigue. Start small – don’t try to...
Read time: 10 minutes Key Points Assess the Situation: The key to all challenges is understanding the situation. Take some time to learn about the situation, it will always help to deal with the challenge. The Feynman Insight: Problem-solving is deeply rooted...
Read time: 10 minutes Key Points Bureaucratic Shift: The shift of innovative scientists from labs to meeting rooms, seeking resources. The ‘Surefire’ Dilemma: Researchers increasingly target ‘guaranteed’ topics, those that ensure...