Have you ever noticed that “crazy car” in traffic? You know what I’m talking about. Like everyone else, you’re stuck in traffic, but there’s this one crazy guy. He moves from the left lane to the middle lane.Then, not much further down the road, he moves to the fast lane.Suddenly, he’s back, moving into the […]
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The “Pain Map Of Learning”: How Trainers Can Make Learning Fun Again
Cartoon drawn by cartoonist Keira Menon When we get into a learning situation, we’re usually excited. Then, almost immediately we feel unsure. We stumble along, not keen to move ahead. What’s happening in our brain? I’ll tell you what: a pain map is being created. This pain map is because of a lack of good […]
[Continue reading...]Why Catching Up Is A Poor Learning Strategy (And Why the “Next Sunrise” Method Is More Powerful)
Is there a strategy for learning? When we are learning something new, it takes time. When we fall behind, the core instinct is to catch up. In most cases, that’s a strategy that stresses us out and achieves very little. It feels like one foot inside and another outside. But is there a better learning […]
[Continue reading...]Why “Prompts” Speed Up Learning (And Avoid The Boring Hard Work Syndrome)
We are told time and time again that we need to practice. That we need to work hard. That’s usually a load of rubbish. Learning depends less on you as a learner and more on how the learning is designed. Here’s an understanding of how “prompts” in learning make the client eager to get to […]
[Continue reading...]A Memory Test: Are You Bad With Names Or Is It A Myth?
You’ve probably heard it before: I am bad at names. I don’t remember names so well. But are you truly bad at names? Or is it something that we all say? In this article you can test yourself and figure out how impressive your memory really happens to be. Best of all, you will never […]
[Continue reading...]The Elegant Strategy To Overcome “Information Overload” (And How To Do It Almost Overnight)
How do you overcome “Information Overload”? Is there a way out of the craziness of constant information availability? We all struggle with information. We’re almost always behind, constantly making notes, trying to catch up. Should we cut back on information completely? Is that the solution? Or is there a simpler, more elegant way to relax […]
[Continue reading...]Paris, France: Business Strategy 3-Days Workshop
The Business Strategy Workshop will be held in Paris, France.We will accept only six people. Here are all the details:How to get rid of all the clutter and noise and move ahead turn-by-turn.
[Continue reading...]Paris, France: Strategy Workshop And Meet-Up
In November, we will hold a Three-Hour Psychotactics meetup in Paris, France. Also, in October, Sean will conduct a special three-day Strategy Workshop for only six people.You can find all the details on this page.Psychotactics Workshops and Meet-ups.
[Continue reading...]Why Negotiation Consistently Fails In Real-World Scenario
When you read a book about negotiation, it seems like you should be able to get exactly what you want. However, when you go out into the real world, your negotiating turns to custard. Others don’t seem to agree with your terms, and you’re left hanging. Often this problem arises because of a simple set […]
[Continue reading...]Why Creating A Series Gets Greater Client Involvement
When we create information, we tend to think of a single book, a single article—and may I say—a single podcast. That system works fine, but there’s a method that is far superior. It’s called a series. Here’s why a series works so much better and how to go about creating a series of series. Right […]
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