On the first day of class, a professor brought with him a one gallon mason jar and two small bags. He introduced himself to the class, and explained how in college, many of the students in this class would have to manage their time for the first time. The professor took his mason jar, and … Continue reading The Professor;
Author: Bryan Coward
Amateur cyclist and outdoor junky.
The Cycle of Success;
Credit goes to Dr. Gilbert of Montclair State University and his success hotline. For those who have not called, each day at (973) 743-4690, Dr. Gilbert updates a three minute motivational message. His message today was an explanation of the above cycle, which by clicking the photo above, you can have as your desktop wallpaper.
Earl Nightingale and 19 minutes that can change your life;
Earl Nightingale was a self improvement pioneer, and radio legend. Without doubt, many of his ideas have penetrated the cultural conscious. Earl Nightingale advocated power in positive thinking, spreading the idea that, "we become what we think about." Take 20 minutes today and listen to this video. It can change the way you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U4M7IRNBks
Combine Subskills;
Congratulations in making it so far in your journey to learn something new! This may be the most rewarding steps in rapid skill acquisition. You will be making progress rapidly from very little skill to a well acquired skill. Keep in mind that although this should be rapid, there may have been skills you did … Continue reading Combine Subskills;
Break down the skill into sub-skills;
In order to learn your new skill as rapidly as possible, next you must break down the skill into composite parts. Like in prior steps, keep in mind that inch by inch, it's a cinch. Yard by yard, it's too hard. Breaking down your skill into composite sub-skills will help you to learn more rapidly. … Continue reading Break down the skill into sub-skills;
Define your target skill level;
After identifying a target skill , researching and obtaining necessary equipment, it is time to make a plan. Keeping in mind the frustration barrier, what you learned in research, and why you chose this skill, you must decide on a goal. This goal must be attainable, it must be lovable, and it must be something … Continue reading Define your target skill level;
Learn the basics;
After choosing a skill, it is time to get a lay of the land. Learning a new skill efficiently requires a thorough understanding beforehand. Starting with websites like Wikihow, eHow, and Wired, skim through articles and guides to your target skill. Pick out the skills that are common between guides. Overlapping points in guides can … Continue reading Learn the basics;
Identify your desired skill;
Start off by making a list of everything that you would like to learn. Anything can go on the list, as this step is brainstorming more than anything. Note that skills typically fall into two categories, physical and mental. There is overlap in any skill, but keep in mind that physical and mental skills require … Continue reading Identify your desired skill;
Rapid Skill Acquisition, Introduction;
Josh Kaufman, author of The First 20 Hours, is really on to something. Everyone has a list (or should) of skills he or she would learn if the day were only 25 hours long. The First 20 Hours breaks down the author's journey in rapidly learning several skills; the book also provides valuable insights into how everyone … Continue reading Rapid Skill Acquisition, Introduction;
Quote of the day;
"Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all."--Ernest Shackleton
