10x learning series

After journeying through the various facets of strategic learning, from leveraging networks to managing stress, it’s time to bring it all together.  This is about crafting your playbook—a customized set of strategies tailored to your personal and professional growth needs.

Steve Jobs, a name synonymous with relentless innovation, famously attributed much of his success to a simple trait: curiosity. He believed that the curiosity to learn about things you don’t understand is the foundation of true innovation.  Think about how

There was a time in my life when every learning opportunity seemed like a battleground.  Whether it was studying for major exams or mastering new skills under tight deadlines at work, the stakes always felt sky-high. The pressure was immense,

Reflecting on my journey of continuous learning, I’ve come to realize that what worked yesterday might not be enough tomorrow. We live in a world where new technologies, industries, and job roles emerge at an astonishing rate.  This reality hit

I’ve seen firsthand how the landscape of learning is transforming.  My child, for instance, used Khan Academy to tackle subjects that were giving them a hard time in school. The bite-sized videos and interactive exercises made learning not just manageable

Transform your network from a mere social circle into a powerful learning engine. You don’t need to know everything yourself; you just need to know how to access the information through the people around you.

Leverage advanced memory enhancement tactics to not only boost your recall abilities but to also deepen your understanding of complex information. This isn’t about rote memorization; it’s about making information stick in a meaningful and lasting way.

Your goal is to master the art of focus, to carve out and protect time dedicated exclusively to learning. In our distracted world, the ability to concentrate on what truly matters can elevate your learning efficiency and depth significantly.

Inspired by thinkers like James Altucher, I began experimenting with methods to speed up my learning. Altucher talks about the idea of “idea sex,” where combining two or more concepts can produce a new, vibrant idea.  This approach not only

Discover new ways of seeing things. It’s about not just acquiring knowledge in your field but expanding your horizon across multiple disciplines to foster creativity and innovation.

When I first dipped my toes into entrepreneurship, the road ahead was anything but clear. It was like standing at the edge of a vast, uncharted wilderness. My toolkit? A blend of gutsy creativity exercises like Crazy 8s, mind mapping,

As a trainer and solution designer, my approach has always been grounded in a blend of proven methodologies—Theory of Change, Design Thinking, and the Influencer Model.  Early in my career, I learned that effectively addressing complex challenges requires more than

Consider the legacy of King Sejong the Great of Korea, a ruler renowned for his profound impact on Korean culture and language. Faced with the challenge of high illiteracy rates among common people who could not understand the complex Chinese

Thomas Alva Edison, a paragon of perseverance, famously navigated through about 10,000 attempts before successfully inventing the light bulb. Each of these wasn’t a failure in the conventional sense but an iteration—a step closer to success.  This iterative process wasn’t

Think about the journey of Marie Curie, a pioneer who meticulously crafted her path in science against incredible odds.  Curie didn’t just stumble upon her groundbreaking discoveries; she designed a detailed learning plan that aligned with her scientific ambitions. Her

Clear learning objectives are specific goals that outline the progression from an initial state (X) to a desired state (Y) within a specified timeframe (When). Set explicit, measurable, and time-bound targets for acquiring new behaviors or skills to ensure that