Talking with Amy Walker, 2013 Thiel Fellow Chris Walker’s Mom
Link to the beginning of the interview series here. Christopher Walker is a video game… Read More »Talking with Amy Walker, 2013 Thiel Fellow Chris Walker’s Mom
10 Questions to Practice Reflection: Key to Success in Learning and Life
Do you practice reflection? Reflection is looking clearly and honestly at oneself to take responsibility… Read More »10 Questions to Practice Reflection: Key to Success in Learning and Life
15 Ways to Kickstart Your Curiosity
Are you new to the idea of self-directed learning? Or do you just want a… Read More »15 Ways to Kickstart Your Curiosity
How to Make a Happy Ukulele
Last week I attended a presentation by Dave Iriguchi of the Happy Ukulele held at… Read More »How to Make a Happy Ukulele
How do you keep going?
How do you keep yourself going when in the midst of a complex, long-term project? Sustain motivation?
What if it is taking so much longer than you thought it would?
How do you keep going when the going gets tough?
What if you have to keep learning new skills every step of the way, and life slows you down?
Carrie and I are right there with you! It happens to all of us. Our motivation and energy can be hard to sustain over the long haul.
Sometimes you need to stop and take a breath, and celebrate your progress instead of bemoaning how much more there is to do.
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What is Self-Directed Learning?
The learner is at the heart of the process of self-directed learning. And the learner’s… Read More »What is Self-Directed Learning?