Learning

by Flinkliv · Updated May. 29, 2023

  1. What is learning?
  2. Examples of problem solving


What is learning?

Learning is acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.

Conversation between A and B about leanring B: Learning is your golden ticket to success

Examples of learning

How to learn

There are many learning methods, such as Googling, working on side projects, and taking online courses. These are all common ways people learn in today's digital age.

Conversation between A and B about the best way to learn. A: How did you learn stuff? B: Googling, side projects, online courses, etc

How vs Why in learning

Learning could be challenging. So instead of focusing on the "how" approach, one should also consider the "why" approach. The "how" approach teaches instructions, whereas the "why" approach helps to understand the concept.

Conversation between A and B about the best way to learn. A: It is hard to learn B: Focus on Why approach instead of just How approach. B: How teaches you instructions. Why helps you understand the concept A: But I like instructions

Habit

It is challenging to stick to new habits. One way to overcome this challenge is by starting small and making daily progress. To keep the momentum, try to track your progress, no matter how tiny or significant.

A conversation between A and B about how to make habits stcik A: Habits are hard to stick. B: Start small, and make daily progress. B: Track your progress, tiny or big. A: My habit is ... B: I’d rather not know.

Learn from mistake

Learning from mistakes is beneficial as it helps you identify what went wrong, gain valuable insights, and avoid repeating the same mistakes. It leads to personal growth and success.

Conversation between A and B about how we learn from mistakes A: Ah! another mistake B: Learn from it A: Given my mistakes, I should be a genius by now.

Know what to ignore

"The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore".
To truly know something, we must know what to ignore. Filtering out irrelevant details leads to better decision-making, increased productivity, and a more fulfilling life.

Conversation between A and B about the art of knowing is knowing what to ignore A: There are so many things to learn B: The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore. A: So it is true A: Ignorance is a bliss B: Oh boy!

Learn from failure

Failure ain't the end of the world, it's just a chance to learn.

Conversation between A and B about learning from failure A: Failure sucks. B: Failure ain't the end of the world. B: It's just a chance to learn. B: Dust yourself off, and keep trying.

Mentorship

Mentorship is like a GPS. It's nice to have someone guide you, but ultimately you're the one behind the wheel.

Conversation between A and B about the benefit of having a mentor A: The business world's like the Wild West. B: Find a mentor. To help you navigate the twists and turns A: So let's find that Yoda

Challenge

If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.

A: It’s so hard B: If it doesn’t challenge you B: It won’t change you A: Life's too short to waste on challenges