I used to think that mental toughness is an innate ability, or something that is forged entirely through childhood. But I found out that it is not the case. Rather, mental toughness is a skill. Just like any other skill, it can be learned. And to become competent at any … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness is a Habit and a Skill
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What Makes People Happy
Happiness is obvious yet mysterious. We know when we are happy, but we are constantly chasing it. Happiness should not be defined as a mood of temporary euphoria as it is often thought off as. Nor should happiness be thought of satisfaction when life goes our way. Instead, … [Read more...] about What Makes People Happy
How to Become a Great Self-Learner
According to the 2003 research paper Online Learning: A Learner’s Guide by Guglielno and Guglielno, success in education depends on two main traits: technical competence and efficient self-directed learning. While technical comprehension is easy to grasp with time, self-direction … [Read more...] about How to Become a Great Self-Learner
How to Improve All 9 Types of Intelligences
Traditionally, intelligence was measured by short aptitude tests that measures competence in core subjects such as reading and mathematics. And to a large extent, intelligence is still defined by how well you do on aptitude tests. However Howard Gardner, an academician from … [Read more...] about How to Improve All 9 Types of Intelligences
Who Wins and Who Loses with Self-Directed Online Learning?
Education has evolved rapidly in the past decades. Although a majority of the world still chooses the classroom as the most idyllic venue for learning, the rising popularity of online education has somehow proven its worth as digital technology becomes much more of a need rather … [Read more...] about Who Wins and Who Loses with Self-Directed Online Learning?