One of the things that I think we often overlook in the classroom is curiosity. The thing that makes curiosity so important is that it’s the motivation for exploration. Curiosity makes learning a matter of wanting to learn instead of needing to learn. If we… The Power of Curiosity in Lifelong Learning

The dominant learning culture pushes you to learn like you are crossing a finish line. You need to get it done, be certified and then go ahead and do something else. If you approach learning this way, you’re likely to do it in a hurry,… Learning as a Habit, Not a Milestone

Most learning journeys start with excitement and high aspirations, often fueled by wanting to make some very rapid change. There’s something satisfying about pushing for effort, but it rarely yields results that will stick. Without intensity, momentum usually dies, replaced with frustration. A better base would be consistency,… The Importance of Consistency Over Intensity in Skill Development

Learning is often about more: more facts, more techniques, more frameworks. But as it stands, without contemplation, this stockpile can be superficial and forgettable or mindlessly used and forgotten. Reflection is the catalyst that connects experience to insight, turning exposure into understanding. It enables learning to be more than… The Reflective Function in a Deep Learning Style