Archive for July, 2007
The 3 Stages of Mastery
I’ve written about learning before, but in musing about the ‘mastery’ of a skill or profession, something came back to me. It was something that I heard in the days when I was heavily into music production, desperately trying to get ‘that sound’. A wise old professional at the time said to me “there are [...]
Don’t go out with beautiful ideas
A good idea is just a thought, but thoughts grow. Be aware that new ideas turn into beliefs. Beliefs turn into behaviors. Over time, behaviors turn into habits, and habits define our character. Watch those ideas!
Our natural tendency
We willingly take on attractive ideas, often without questioning them. They just look good, don’t they? We also [...]
Miss Educating a Nation
This week the UK government announced changes to the school curriculum. A radical shake up to deal with the new knowledge economy? Not quite.
The coverage over at the BBC spins it well, spin being the appropriate term. The launch was at that great institute of learning, Lord’s Cricket ground. Spinning cricket balls and [...]
How to Deal with Being Overwhelmed at Work
People are increasingly overwhelmed by their work
I confess it happens to me sometimes. So, how do you avoid it and what do you do about it when it happens? There are a set of practical steps that you can take to get back on track. Follow this list and get back on top of [...]
The Power of a New Perspective
I’ve said it before, but it bears saying again: If you are stuck or struggling, find a new perspective. Take a look at things from a different angle, in a different context, create a new perspective for yourself. It loosens up the mind, creating new thoughts and a different set of emotions. Taking a different [...]
