How We Learn – A Conversation with Monisha Pasupathi

November 15, 2012

Over on the Learning Revolution site, I’m in the process of launching a new book. This one has more to do with the business side of lifelong learning – as in how to launch or grow an education/training business. My perspective is – get this – helping actual learning to take place is an important [...]

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How to Become a Reflection Ninja: After Action Reviews

October 24, 2012

Back in the heyday of buzz about “the learning organization” as a concept, David Garvin wrote about the Army’s practice of After Action Reviews (AARs).  The practice is deceptively simple, but powerful when done properly, and I think there is a lot of value in it for the individual lifelong learner. So what’s an After [...]

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Found Wisdom #2 – Cow Leash

October 12, 2012

A shot from travels in Thailand long ago. Perhaps just the thing for the aspiring backyard rancher. – Jeff P.S. – This is part of my Found Wisdom series. If you come across “found wisdom” like this in your travels, snap a photo and send it my way with your thoughts (jcobb at missiontolearn.com). I [...]

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Free Kindle Version of 10 Ways to Be a Better Learner

October 10, 2012

Through Friday of this week the Kindle version of 10 Ways to Be a Better Learner is available again for free download. Please grab it and spread the word: 10 Ways to Be a Better Learner (Kindle Version) Note: You don’t have to actually own a Kindle to read the Kindle version. There are a [...]

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Found Wisdom #1 – Old too soon, wise too late

October 5, 2012

I don’t know yet how consistent I will be about this, but I have started to document bits of wisdom wherever I find them as I am out and about. Seems like a good thing to share here on Fridays. This first one is quote from Benjamin Franklin, “Life’s tragedy is that we get old [...]

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