Learning is all about simplification
Fiona McPherson’s “Learning is all about simplification” explains why copying and highlighting rarely lead to understanding.
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The willingness to learn is a choice
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Measure your life against the size of the universe and the number gets extremely small. A full lifetime, even a…
The 6 steps to start a new habit and keep it
Most new habits die before they ever become automatic. These 6 steps show how to make the starting part automatic,…