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What Is Upstream Thinking? Journeying to Find the Root Cause

What is upstream thinking? Why is it a superior problem-solving strategy? In Upstream, Dan Heath advocates for focusing energy on upstream problem-solving. He concedes that the concept of working on the root causes of problems is not always the easiest route, but it does offer the potential for improving flawed systems and reducing harm on a broader scale. Continue reading to learn what upstream thinking is and why it’s a better way to solve problems.

Commit to Learning: The First Step on the Path to Mastery

Do you have a mentor? What skills are you learning right now? How can related skills help you master them? In The Daily Laws, Robert Greene says that to make a successful impact in your field and produce innovative and quality work, you must pursue mastery. He describes mastery as a process of learning and exploration to deeply understand your field. Keep reading to learn why and how you must commit to learning if you want to be at the top of your field.

How to Master Something: Commit to Learning & Find Your Style

How do people rise to the top of their field? What craft would you like to master? The Daily Laws by Robert Greene is based on 25 years of research on power, mastery, and human nature. He explains what it means to master something, and he shares the steps you must take in pursuing mastery in your field. Keep reading to learn how to master something and fulfill your potential.

Finding a Teacher/Mentor: How to Learn From the Best

Why should you find a teacher to help you on your path to success? How can a teacher act as a mentor? Teachers and professionals are good mentors to emulate because they’ve succeeded where you strive to be. In The Motivation Myth, Jeff Haden stresses the importance of finding a teacher who agrees to act as your mentor so you can learn from their experiences. Keep reading to learn how a teacher/mentor can help you achieve greatness.

How to Be Well-Rounded: Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

If you embrace the idea that it’s okay to change your mind, what might you say “yes” to now? Could you be missing out on golden opportunities because you’re too focused on one thing? Matthew Dicks wants you to reach your full potential so you can become as successful as possible, as soon as possible. In Someday Is Today: 22 Simple Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life, he warns that you might be closing yourself off from your potential if you’re not living a well-rounded life. Read more to learn how to be well-rounded and maximize life’s opportunities.

Limitless Mind: Jo Boaler Challenges Us to Rethink Learning

What if everything you know about learning was wrong? How would you approach learning differently, even at this point in your life? In Limitless Mind, Jo Boaler explains how neuroscience research has overturned our age-old beliefs about how learning works. She argues that it’s time we throw off the false limits imposed by others, ourselves, and outdated models of education. Continue reading for an overview of this book that’s likely to change the way you think about learning.

How Do People Learn? What Earlier Research Got Wrong

How do people learn? What’s encouraging about the latest science? Neuroscientists have discovered that the brain has much more capacity for development than was believed in the past and that many of the ideas on which the traditional education paradigm is based are flat-out wrong. Math educator Jo Boaler shares some research that gives us all hope. Keep reading to discover what we now know about how people learn.

How Being a Slow Learner Can Give You an Edge

Are you a slow learner? Do you feel pressure to learn faster? How much do you learn when you cram for a test? Imagine that the tortoise and the hare are in a learning race. Now, imagine the tortoise crossing the finish line first. In Limitless Mind, math educator Jo Boaler explains why slow learning gives you an advantage. Keep reading to learn how being a slow learner can put you ahead.

Rote Learning Method vs. Conceptual Knowledge in Education

What’s conceptual knowledge? Is it superior to the rote learning method? In Limitless Mind, math educator Jo Boaler shares the latest science about how people learn. Based on the research, she argues that flexible approaches to learning and teaching are more productive than older, more rigid practices. Continue reading to compare the two approaches of rote learning and conceptual knowledge in education.

The Benefits of Collaborative Learning: Stretch Your Limitless Mind

How do our brains work differently when working with others? What happens when we’re exposed to other ways of thinking? In Limitless Mind, published in 2019, Jo Boaler explains how neuroscience research has overturned our age-old beliefs about how learning works. Based on what we now know, she says that we must foster true collaboration so that students are exposed to many ways of thinking. Read more to discover the benefits of collaborative learning.