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Two Brief Lessons from the Mile High Learning Club

November 5, 2009

I do some of my best learning when I am settled in at 35,000 feet. I read. I tap into the large store of iPod learning content I keep on hand. I think (although it may look like I’m sleeping). Sometimes I even manage to find a nugget of wisdom in the airline magazines. Here’s [...]

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A Definition of Learning

May 21, 2009

Over the weekend, Mission to Learn quietly slipped into its third year. As befits such occasions, I’ve been trying to spend a bit of time reflecting on how the site has changed over time and where I’d like to take it going forward. One thing that occurred to me is that, in spite of this [...]

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When’s the last time you asked why?

January 14, 2009

Think about it. We often wonder about why things are the way they are, and in our own minds, question why they should be that way. But when was the last time you asked why? I mean really asked? Consciously and out loud. About something important. Of someone in a position to give an answer. [...]

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