When we think about the journey of a thousand miles, we often assume it means constant forward movement. We picture ourselves taking one step after another, continuing steadily until the journey is complete. But in reality, most journeys involve setbacks. At times, after making progress, it can feel as though we’re actually moving backwards. That […]
Why Self-Study Works for Some People and Fails Miserably for Others
Someone asked me recently: “Is there a way to learn on your own? Are you self-taught, Sean?” The short answer is yes and no. In some cases, I was taught. In other cases, I taught myself. But if you ask me which one I prefer, the answer is very clear. I would much rather be […]
Why Habit-Change Is Almost Always Temporary (And How to Create Lasting Habits)
(Click here to listen to the article: Why Habit-Change Is Almost Always Temporary) How long does it take to create a habit? In general, people will tell you that it takes about 21 days for a habit to settle in. However, that statistic is slightly misplaced. It takes just one second to make a decision. […]
The Dropout Factor: How To Reduce Dropout When Teaching Or Learning
One of the unseen enemies of learning is dropout. Clients get into a course very excited to learn. Then they go off a cliff. They don’t show up as often, if they show up at all. This dropout factor isn’t a new problem. It has existed for hundreds of years, but it’s only recently that […]
Suddenly Talented:Review—Mike S
Thanks for the Suddenly Talented book, Sean. It’s a very easy read. I don’t say that lightly, as I always struggle with reading due to ADHD. I often lose interest quickly, but not so with this. My life experience tells me you’re bang on with how learning actually happens too. Here is a recent real […]
Why Adults Struggle With Language Learning – Part 2
We continue on our two part series of why adults struggle with learning. And this time around, we have an unusual enemy. The enemy is “vocabulary”. How can that be the case? Let’s find out. Right click to save this episode. Reason 3: The curse of vocabulary In 2013, a cognitive scientist analysed the vocabulary […]
The “Pain Map Of Learning”: How Trainers Can Make Learning Fun Again
Cartoon drawn by cartoonist Keira Menon When we get into a learning situation, we’re usually excited. Then, almost immediately we feel unsure. We stumble along, not keen to move ahead. What’s happening in our brain? I’ll tell you what: a pain map is being created. This pain map is because of a lack of good […]
Why Does Learning Seem To Take Forever? The Surprising Reasons Behind Slow Learning
If you’re a teacher, you might be surprised at times at why people seem to learn so slowly. You may wonder if it’s because of your method of teaching or if it is the material. The reasons why learning is so slow aren’t always apparent, but it usually comes down to a factor of trust—and control. […]
How To Speed Up Client-Learning With The Incredible Power of Infotainment
What causes clients to keep coming back? Is it information? Or could it be entertainment? For too long we’ve treated teaching and learning as an activity that needs endless slides, pages and work. But what if clients get better results having fun? And what if you had a ton of fun as well? Let’s find […]
How To Get Smart (And Stay Smart)
How do you get smart? Can you get smart overnight? And how to you get smarter? Let’s find out shall we. Many of us believe that smartness comes from learning skills in our own field And yet, that’s only partially true. We can never be as smart as we want to be if we only […]
