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
Continue readingIf 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
Continue readingIssue 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
Continue readingDid 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
Continue readingIssue 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
Continue readingIssue 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 our health. Stop
Continue readingIssue 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 recently with my
Continue readingIssue 8 – December 15, 2020 Before we dive into this issue, I’ll note that I’ve posted my annual thoughts on educational gift ideas for adults. So, if you are looking for ideas, check
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