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Avoiding The Second Kick Of A Mule?
19 Jul 2022

Avoiding The Second Kick Of A Mule?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In one of the episodes of the Jesse Stone television series, a young woman tells Jesse “There’s no education in the second kick of a mule.” I laughed as I heard this metaphor and wondered “How often has it taken … Continued

hard lessons, learning, mule kick
Useful Memory
5 Apr 2022

Useful Memory

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

On a recent trip to an artist community, my wife commented that my memory of the location of various shops was better than hers. I said “That just means that they hold greater interest for me.” This short dialogue got … Continued

confidence, learning, memories, memory
Overlooking Learning Opportunities
24 Aug 2021

Overlooking Learning Opportunities

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Many of us overlook learning opportunities because we view learning as a formal process. We have this view because much of our education has been formal, consequently we’ve become accustomed to signing up for classes, seminars, podcasts, and reading books … Continued

confidence, confident, learning, learning opportunities, play
Confidence and Learning: Dementia Prevention Tools?
1 Aug 2017

Confidence and Learning: Dementia Prevention Tools?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Can greater confidence reduce the likelihood of dementia?  If so, shouldn’t we develop practices that boost confidence in ourselves as well as our kids. The last thing any parent wants is to become a burden to their children, yet the … Continued

avoid dementia, confidence, dementia, learning, prevent dementia

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