Often one of the main barriers to solving a problem is an inability to see the problem in a way that is likely to spark solutions. A source I return to again and again to …
For creative problem solving, bust these 6 perceptual blocks Continue Reading »
Many of us know someone who journals. Maybe we pride ourselves on our own journaling habits. And I’ll bet if you read enough biographies, you’ll find everyone from artists to scientists to executives who prioritize …
How to Journal – and Journaling Ideas – for Learning and Health Continue Reading »
If you are a dedicated lifelong learner, then not being able to remember things – particularly things you’ve put a lot of effort into learning – can be really frustrating. So often, though, the issue …
How to Use the Method of Loci – The 2500-Year-Old Memory Hack Continue Reading »
Issue 12 – October 2021 “Had we but world enough and time,” the poet Andrew Marvel famously wrote centuries ago. His mind wasn’t on learning per se, but his phrasing is easily transferable to our …
Did you know that several research studies have found a clear connection between collaborative learning and improved student performance? On top of that, the vast majority of our learning – whether at work or in …
11 Best Online Collaboration Tools for Productivity and Learning Continue Reading »
Issue 11 – April 2021 This is an issue of the Mission to Learn newsletter. You can subscribe here. Most of my writing at Mission to Learn is focused on the individual learner – understanding …
Issue 10 – March 2021 Often the clearest evidence that we have learned – or at least that we are on the path of learning – is that we stop. Stop doing the things that damage …
Issue 9 – January 27, 2021 “If I fall one more time, I am pretty certain my body will shatter into tiny pieces.” That’s how I felt after a few hours of trying to snowboard …
