How do we learn? Why do we struggle when learning? Do adults have a bigger problem learning than kids? We all believe that languages should be learned early, and we’re not wrong. However, most adult learning is based on a school system that’s boring and plainly illogical. Why do adults struggle so much? The short […]
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A Psychotactics meetup in Paris, France?
Yes, we’re going to be in Paris in November. And a Psychotactics meetup is unlike any other meetup you’ve ever been to, which is why clients keep coming back repeatedly. If you’re anywhere “close” to France, it’s probably a good idea to take the day off and spend it with some interesting, kind and lovely […]
[Continue reading...]Pricing Strategy: How To Increase Prices From Left To Right (Or Right To Left)
In most cases, you can increase your prices by as much as 15% by moving from left to right. But what if you wanted to increase your prices by, say, 20%, instead. Well, then you move from right to left. What does all of this right, left, right mean? Well, listen or read this pricing […]
[Continue reading...]How To Calm Your Nerves Before A Speaking Opportunity
Cartoon drawn by cartoonist Keira Menon Giving a presentation is often nerve wracking. You know you need to relax but you are driving yourself up the wall. How do you calm your nerves before a presentation? The usual way to solve the problem seems to be that you need to practise more. You practise, practise, […]
[Continue reading...]Announcing: Psychotactics Strategy 3 Day Workshop: Paris, France
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 […]
[Continue reading...]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 […]
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