Pyramid Process Learning Vs. Layered Learning Loop

Matthew Broadwell’s 4-stages of Competence learning pyramid was published in 1969. It’s smart, intuitive, and, well, just take a look for yourself and think about what’s missing: Sahil Bloom shared this, FYI, and Neil Bage went next level by introducing and explaining the missing piece here.  He didn’t say it so directly, but I will.  … Continue reading Pyramid Process Learning Vs. Layered Learning Loop

Choose Your Own Teachers, Classrooms, And Adventures

I had a conversation with a buddy of mine last week about teachers and lessons.  He made the point we start off with teachers and in classrooms we don’t pick, like in our houses and at school.  The older we get, and the more autonomy we step into, the more we’re able to choose the … Continue reading Choose Your Own Teachers, Classrooms, And Adventures

A Person Who Doesn’t Read Has No Advantage Over A Person Who Can’t Read

A friend said, “What book is that from?” Well, it doesn’t really matter because I don’t read books, but, I’m still curious.” Mark Twain reminded him, “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” Somebody smarter than I once told me, “Curiosity is what counts. … Continue reading A Person Who Doesn’t Read Has No Advantage Over A Person Who Can’t Read

Reprogramming Our (Human) Hardware, Firmware, and Software

How many times have you wanted to reprogram a frustrating part of your brain? 10? 20? 200? How about so far today? Ugh. Here’s a helpful thought - what if we think about ourselves, as Daniel Jefferies puts it, in terms of hardware, firmware, and software? Hardware is hard to change. I’m just shy of … Continue reading Reprogramming Our (Human) Hardware, Firmware, and Software