Focused mode versus diffused mode of thinking is an important concept in Barbara Oakley's book, A Mind for Numbers. Dr. Oakley posited that the interplay between these two modes of thinking is one of the most important concepts to learning anything. In this blog post, I will be … [Read more...] about Focused Mode Versus Diffused Mode of Thinking: Why You Need Both
Personal Development
Does Cramming for Tests Work?
NO. Although you may be proud of yourself for passing a test by staying up all night and cramming right before the test; you might kick yourself knowing that you could've done much better and studied less if you spaced your study out by just a few days. The science is in. … [Read more...] about Does Cramming for Tests Work?
What Are Keystone Habits And How To Develop Yours
If you read a lot about habits or personal development, you might have heard of something called keystone habits. The term comes from Charles Duhigg's book titled The Power of Habit. According to the author, keystone habits are habits that cause a chain reaction; so when you … [Read more...] about What Are Keystone Habits And How To Develop Yours
Why Spaced Repetition is Important to Learning and How to Do it
Science has shown that when your brain initially puts information in long-term memory, you need to revisit it a few times to increase the chances you'll later be able to find it when you need it. This is the basis of the Forgetting Curve, an idea first postulated by Hermann … [Read more...] about Why Spaced Repetition is Important to Learning and How to Do it
How to Take Notes While Reading Nonfiction
I used to highlight and write the heck out of my books when reading nonfiction. In addition, I would also take notes using a spiral notebook. But this becomes problematic when I need to come back to the book weeks or months later for reference. I would have to browse through … [Read more...] about How to Take Notes While Reading Nonfiction