A while back I noted that working memory may, it turns out, be a more important factor than deliberate practice in achieving greatness (or at least as important a factor). More recently I came across […]
What’s your working memory capacity, and other tests Continue Reading »
I was reviewing some old notes recently when I came across a quote I jotted down last summer from Yochai Benkler’s The Wealth of Networks. Benkler argues that in a networked economy, …the diversity of
What’s your role in authoring your life? Continue Reading »
I’ve mentioned Stanford Professor Carol Dweck before here on Mission to Learn. I think her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success is a must-read for every serious lifelong learner. Last week, Dweck was interviewed
Don't let the wrong mindset trap get you! Continue Reading »
Ever wonder what it takes to make a samurai sword? Or what the heck the Salton Sea is? Or what it might take to end poverty? Check out Documentary.net for a wealth of documentary footage
A Treasure Trove of Free Documentaries Continue Reading »
In 2011, more than a quarter million unique visitors landed here on Mission to Learn. I’d like to thank everyone of them, and also highlight some of the resources that were most popular among them.
Top 10 Posts on Mission to Learn in 2011 – and Some Personal Favorites Continue Reading »
One of my mentors is fond of pointing out that, just like money in a savings account, the “returns” from learning tend to compound over time. As a result, if we make the effort to
The 1% Solution for Learning Growth Continue Reading »
Interested in getting a free book in exchange for your thoughts? I’ve been working on converting my “10 Ways to Be a Better Learner” series into a brief book. After a good bit of updating,
Looking for Blurbs in All the Right Places Continue Reading »
[tweetmeme] With the holidays approaching I’m guessing there are a few readers out there like me looking for gifts with some educational value to them. Here are some gifts – in the form of learning
10 Gift Ideas for the Lifelong Learners in Your Life Continue Reading »
