So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love Rule #1: Don’t Follow Your Passion Passion Hypothesis: They key occupational happiness is figuring out what you’re passionate about and then find a job that matches this passion. Problem is most people don’t have pre-determined passions Passion usually takes… Continue reading So Good They Can’t Ignore You
Tag: Learning
10 Days to Faster Reading
10 Days to Faster Reading “The unemployable of the (near) future will be those who can’t, or don’t learn, regardless of available learning resources.” Increasing your reading speed and comprehension can be an effective way to increase your productivity and speed of learning. Finding Time Nuggets to Read Using an activity journal or app can help… Continue reading 10 Days to Faster Reading
The First 20 Hours
The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything . . . Fast! There is a frustration barrier when it comes to learning new skills. Don’t follow a haphazard approach. Your pace of learning depends on concentrated time deliberately practicing. Learning enhances practice, but does not replace it. Ambient practice is not enough to improve at… Continue reading The First 20 Hours
The Art of Learning
The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance Approaches to Learning There are two approaches to learning: Entity and Incremental. Those who hold the entity perspective believe intelligence and skill are fixed. Those who hold the incremental theory of learning believe that difficult material can be mastered with hard work. Incrementalists are more resilient,… Continue reading The Art of Learning
Mastery
Mastery Genius is learned. The spark for mastery is based on your inclinations. Attaining mastery is extremely necessary and the process never ends. 1. Purpose Does your work match your inclinations? Does it call to you? Does it spark a child-like sense of wonder and excitement? Trust your voice. When faced with difficulties, ignore the… Continue reading Mastery
ycnotes.com 