Health and learning are closely intertwined. As the saying goes, a healthy body means a healthy mind. But what does the empirical evidence have to say? In recent years, new research has come out on …
Health and Learning: What the Science Says Continue Reading »
Tackling controversial topics can be daunting, with biased information and conflicting viewpoints making it challenging to discern the truth. Here we’ll survey strategies inspired by policy wonks skilled in familiarizing themselves with controversial subjects on …
Navigating Controversial Topics: How Policy Wonks Do It Continue Reading »
The quest for productivity and continuous learning has become more accessible than ever. Minimalist productivity apps offer the perfect blend of functionality and elegance, helping us stay organized, motivated, and on track with our educational …
5 Top Minimalist Productivity Apps for Lifelong Learners Continue Reading »
It’s easy, particularly for those of us who identify as lifelong learners, to assume that we will gravitate toward learning, that we will welcome learning opportunities as they come our way. But we should question …
In the pursuit of eternal youth, people often focus on physical exercise and healthy eating. While these are certainly important aspects of a life well lived, there is another lesser-known activity that can have a …
The Fountain of Youth? 5 Benefits of Learning an Instrument Continue Reading »
I’ve had the experience before in life – as I am sure you have – of becoming absorbed in a new skill or topic, learning a tremendous amount, but then hitting a plateau at some …
Ready to jump the curve on your lifelong learning journey? Continue Reading »
In my earlier years, I spent a fair amount of time in Russia (a better version!) and had the opportunity to attend various dinners and other social gatherings. Maybe it was just the company I …
These days, many of us operate in parallel with a digital “self.” Be it through avatars, productivity apps, fitness trackers, entertainment systems, or other gadgetry, we each maintain our own little digital microcosm. It should …
