Having an internal representation that reflects reality is what we have – at least we think we have – and the whole purpose of learning is to bring our internal reality closer in line with the objective reality that exists in the world at large.
As a journalist, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of interviewing any number of fascinating athletes, players who are idols to millions, including: NBA MVPs like Kobe, Shaq and Kevin Garnett, NFL stars Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, and NHL legends like Wayne Gretzky; along with superstars turned pundits such as Troy Aikman, and Terry Bradshaw, and tennis’ John McEnroe, among dozens of others.
Something refreshing arrives with a new decade. A new year and decade provide everyone in business an opportunity to start fresh.
We all have our own stories of success and failure. These stories represent great opportunities to learn something new.
Short-term memory is exactly what the name implies, memory for the short term. It is the memory you are using to feed your thinking.
As readers likely know, I write, speak and advise on trauma -- particularly as it affects students along the educational pipeline.
Why is cramming so effective as a method of study, and for millions of students?