The landing page looked perfect. The copy sang. The targeting felt spot-on. I had run similar campaigns dozens of times before, so I knew what would happen: a flood of conversions, happy clients and another win for my ego. What happened instead? Nothing. Crickets. A conversion rate so low it looked like a rounding error.… Read More »Dance with uncertainty and embrace your failures
“Are you a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner?” This question has shaped education for decades. Most teachers worldwide still believe students learn best when taught in their “preferred” style. The idea sounds logical. Some students learn by seeing, others by hearing and others by doing. But learning styles don’t exist, at least not in any… Read More »The Learning Styles Myth: Why Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Labels Fail Students
In most families, the go-to question for parents is, “What did you learn at school today?”The Blakelys, however, had a different approach to dinnertime discussions. Instead of focusing on achievements, Sarah’s father would pose the question: What did you fail at today? As a child, Sarah sometimes struggled to come up with an answer. Wasn’t… Read More »Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
If you are not making mistakes, you’re not learning anything new. When was the last time you made a mistake? I’ve made a lot of mistakes trying to figure things out. It can be frustrating and embarrassing, but I know my mistakes are important contributions to my learning. I’ve learned not to fret about it… Read More »Learning through mistakes: From Einstein to Edison
They say curiosity killed the cat, but for billionaire investor Charlie Munger, it was a lifelong friend. From history to psychology to physics, he sought out the big ideas that shape our world, not as a mere intellectual exercise but as a way to expand his understanding and sharpen his judgment. And he consistently put… Read More »Curiosity skilled the cat
Common misconceptions about learning Numerous myths and misconceptions about learning persist. These unfounded beliefs can hinder your progress and limit your potential. This article aims to shed light on some common learning myths, providing evidence-based insights to help you study more effectively. Myth 1: You have a specific “learning style” One of the most pervasive… Read More »10 learning myths busted
The memory of that Christmas morning stays with me, forever reminding me of my childhood and the life-changing gift that awaited. At ten years old, I walked through life with the weight of illiteracy hanging around my neck, a burden that seemed to grow heavier with each passing day. The concerned whispers of my teachers… Read More »The gift of reading
Writing is a powerful tool that can enhance our mental health and well-being. Many studies have shown that writing about our emotions, experiences, and goals can help us cope with stress, gain insight, and achieve personal growth. In this article, I will review some of these studies, the methods used, and the results obtained. I… Read More »The benefits of writing for your mind, body and soul
You have a big test tomorrow, haven’t studied, and decide to pull an all-nighter and cram everything you can. You flip through your notes, highlight your textbook, and watch some online videos. You feel confident that you have covered everything. You walk into the exam hall the next day and get your paper. You look… Read More »Proven study methods backed by research
