As someone who has taught at high schools, colleges and through business training programs, what I’ve discovered is that the most effective learning comes through discovery. In order to fully understand this point, let’s explore the more common learning approaches. … Continued
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
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
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
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