Everybody longs and seeks for success. It makes them happy and comfortable.
If you ever ask anyone why they avoid failure, they will always give you a stern look.
Why?
Because it may seems that you are testing their level of self-esteem.
Failure does pull down confidence. It destroys plans. It drags your you down emotional for a period of time.
Who likes failure?
Thus doing new and unfamiliar task becomes an issue to be avoided.
After all what is wrong being in a comfort zone? Nothing will be wrong, and nothing will fail.
Status quo. No change.
Then what?
Times do change and lifestyle, technology and many others changes everyday.
If there is no action on your part to explore new things, you will become history very fast.
Accept failure.
Accept the fact that doing new things will result in failure. This is where you start to learn.
This is where you will find fun!
Learning through failure is one way out of many methods to pick up something new.
But is a common method to improve oneself.
Daring to fail is the key. Love failure. It exposes you honestly. You will be opened up. You will find that failure in your every eyes a wonderful thing to have. It lets you find the truth after the feedback.
Think over this. Be truthful to yourself.
If there is no action and remaining with the present, or worst, the past, you will finally lost yourself to the ever-changing world.
Wake up friends. Do your part and dare to fail. :-)
Showing posts with label Learning method. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Learning method. Show all posts
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Purpose of Learning
Self-improvement of oneself is a noble cause.
It allows us to grow to contribute and share.
Learning comes with an objective.
"Where will the learning be applied?" takes the main role in every development.
However, in real life, do we really follow what is mentioned above?
We go for training every now and then.
We learn new things, picked up new knowledge, and return back to where we are and then ....
We filled up our minds with unnecessary things as a result.
If we do not make use of our learning, then why are we learning?
Learning has to have deliverable.
It gets us working through the effort we put into developing ourselves.
If there is learning, but no application for it, we have only one thing to do.
That is, DO NOT attend the learning.
To keep us clear-minded and focus on the current, we have to stay clear in our thoughts.
All the saying of upgrading and improving ourselves do not hold water if we go for these "trainings" and come back status quo.
It is simply plain wastage of time and money (if any).
It causes our brain to create a false impression of ourselves improving.
The end result should be the applications of what we have picked up and situation changes for the better.
This is true learning.
Hence, go for improvement when you have a real need for it.
That is the purpose of learning, a simple logic.
Cheers! :-)
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It allows us to grow to contribute and share.
Learning comes with an objective.
"Where will the learning be applied?" takes the main role in every development.
However, in real life, do we really follow what is mentioned above?
We go for training every now and then.
We learn new things, picked up new knowledge, and return back to where we are and then ....
We filled up our minds with unnecessary things as a result.
If we do not make use of our learning, then why are we learning?
Learning has to have deliverable.
It gets us working through the effort we put into developing ourselves.
If there is learning, but no application for it, we have only one thing to do.
That is, DO NOT attend the learning.
To keep us clear-minded and focus on the current, we have to stay clear in our thoughts.
All the saying of upgrading and improving ourselves do not hold water if we go for these "trainings" and come back status quo.
It is simply plain wastage of time and money (if any).
It causes our brain to create a false impression of ourselves improving.
The end result should be the applications of what we have picked up and situation changes for the better.
This is true learning.
Hence, go for improvement when you have a real need for it.
That is the purpose of learning, a simple logic.
Cheers! :-)
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Knowledge And Application
Have you ever wondered why you remain the same after attending many upgrading courses or reading tons of materials?
You find that the action taken by you, for the sake of improvement, did not reap the desired or expected results.
Why?
You have understood the materials read or learned. And even been awarded a certification for the course attended.
You are suppose to be the expert now.
You are better informed and knowledgeable.
But why the poor performance?
One answer may lies in that you are keeping the information or knowledge picked up.
You are not using it.
You are just storing the newly acquired knowledge in your brain literally.
To be a better person, a renewed person, you have to use the information.
You have to apply the knowledge gained somewhere.
That "somewhere" has to be an area whereby you can demonstrate and monitor the results after application of the knowledge.
Keeping everything will just be that. Status quo, no change or minimum change.
You need to make use of the information, review its application and do modification or customise the usage to add value to the knowledge.
You need to process the materials acquired. You need to "test" the information through some applications.
Examples:
Taking action and using the knowledge or skill improves productive and allows you to be efficient.
Keep trying and use information. Do not stop at "just knowing".
Learn ==> Use ==> Re-learn ==> Use
Through this concept of applying new knowledge, your desire to self-improve will definitely reap results.
The results may not be what you expected, but it will still be an answer to an action taken by you. And this is valuable feedback for further actions.
That is what self-improvement is all about. Don't you agree?
Cheers to a better you!
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You find that the action taken by you, for the sake of improvement, did not reap the desired or expected results.
Why?
You have understood the materials read or learned. And even been awarded a certification for the course attended.
You are suppose to be the expert now.
You are better informed and knowledgeable.
But why the poor performance?
One answer may lies in that you are keeping the information or knowledge picked up.
You are not using it.
You are just storing the newly acquired knowledge in your brain literally.
To be a better person, a renewed person, you have to use the information.
You have to apply the knowledge gained somewhere.
That "somewhere" has to be an area whereby you can demonstrate and monitor the results after application of the knowledge.
Keeping everything will just be that. Status quo, no change or minimum change.
You need to make use of the information, review its application and do modification or customise the usage to add value to the knowledge.
You need to process the materials acquired. You need to "test" the information through some applications.
Examples:
- Do a project after picking up some programming language.
- Perform a dance after learning some new steps.
- Teach and be challenged by students / colleagues after discovering some new techniques.
Taking action and using the knowledge or skill improves productive and allows you to be efficient.
Keep trying and use information. Do not stop at "just knowing".
Learn ==> Use ==> Re-learn ==> Use
Through this concept of applying new knowledge, your desire to self-improve will definitely reap results.
The results may not be what you expected, but it will still be an answer to an action taken by you. And this is valuable feedback for further actions.
That is what self-improvement is all about. Don't you agree?
Cheers to a better you!
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Tips On Improving Your Kids Studies
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Teaching a kid is a tough job for any teacher or parent.
The minds of kids are fluctuating now and then, even during studying.
We can't do much about the mind unless we apply stright discipline.
This cause resentment and rebellion.
The negative impact on the freedom demoralises the kid and make studying a chore.
What is a good tip then to "wake up" and encourage the kid in their study?
The answer lies in how we get them motivated.
How do you, in the first place, what others to motivate you?
Using the answer, you can apply it onto the kids.
One way, for me, is the feel of success.
Motivation comes when you discovered that a certain task assumed to be out-of-reach can be accomplished with some effort.
The "I made it!" conclusion stimulates.
Apply this aim onto the kids.
How to go about it?
1) Get the kids to start of simple. Some hand holding may be necessary.
2) Guide the kids closely. Showing examples or model answers if possible. This built confidence.
3) Let the kids pratice a few times of the same type of problems.
4) Summarise the steps or key points.
5) Request the kids to repeat your summarised steps.
6) Give a test question for them to try on their own.
7) Wait to see their SMILE.
Finally, you will be smiling with them.
Be consistent throughout the guidance.
They can read your mind if you are sincere about training them.
Kids are NOT stupid. They are sensing and testing water at times.
Show them you care. They will read you correctly.
Improving this skill and you will be having less resistance teaching your kids.
:-D Happy tutoring.
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Teaching a kid is a tough job for any teacher or parent.
The minds of kids are fluctuating now and then, even during studying.
We can't do much about the mind unless we apply stright discipline.
This cause resentment and rebellion.
The negative impact on the freedom demoralises the kid and make studying a chore.
What is a good tip then to "wake up" and encourage the kid in their study?
The answer lies in how we get them motivated.
How do you, in the first place, what others to motivate you?
Using the answer, you can apply it onto the kids.
One way, for me, is the feel of success.
Motivation comes when you discovered that a certain task assumed to be out-of-reach can be accomplished with some effort.
The "I made it!" conclusion stimulates.
Apply this aim onto the kids.
How to go about it?
1) Get the kids to start of simple. Some hand holding may be necessary.
2) Guide the kids closely. Showing examples or model answers if possible. This built confidence.
3) Let the kids pratice a few times of the same type of problems.
4) Summarise the steps or key points.
5) Request the kids to repeat your summarised steps.
6) Give a test question for them to try on their own.
7) Wait to see their SMILE.
Finally, you will be smiling with them.
Be consistent throughout the guidance.
They can read your mind if you are sincere about training them.
Kids are NOT stupid. They are sensing and testing water at times.
Show them you care. They will read you correctly.
Improving this skill and you will be having less resistance teaching your kids.
:-D Happy tutoring.
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Friday, March 5, 2010
Proper Coverage in Learning Stages
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Learning comes in many stages. Everyone knows that.
Irregardless of whether the training is the formal or informal type. The various stages are there.
One stage leads to another.
If one stage is not properly analyzed or content appropriately understood, their concepts and principles within may not see real results.
This gaps in learning will flow over to the following stages and disaster will happen.
It may not appear immediately, and may even appear in another stage.
What does this mean?
Simply put, outcomes will not be complete.
Concepts may have to be revisited again when mistakes are exposed.
Why do these gaps happen?
Many factors, as you may have guessed.
Yes, human beings are complex.
No one learning style covers all.
And no topic fits only one style.
It is a case by case issue.
Only the person learning knows what is best for himself.
Attitude towards learning is the guide.
But one crucial mistake that is rather common is the "short-cut" method.
Trying to pull a fast one to get an academic paper may be the objective.
Is it proper?
Is it a right thing to do?
When things are not covered properly to an acceptable level of understanding, flaws in execution using the newly-learned knowledge will be there.
It may have small impact, if you are lucky.
But what if the otherwise? It could be an explosion!
Learning is no small matter.
Seriousness counts.
Attitude counts.
And hardworking counts.
Trying to complete the studies in a short time and taking advantage of others is a dangerous move.
It do not strengthen the correct objectives of the learning.
It strengthens, however, the wrong things.
Be prudent.
It is our learning and our brain and mind that are affected.
This is more so when you are in self-improvement programme.
You are on your own.
Think proper.
:-)
Learning comes in many stages. Everyone knows that.
Irregardless of whether the training is the formal or informal type. The various stages are there.
One stage leads to another.
If one stage is not properly analyzed or content appropriately understood, their concepts and principles within may not see real results.
This gaps in learning will flow over to the following stages and disaster will happen.
It may not appear immediately, and may even appear in another stage.
What does this mean?
Simply put, outcomes will not be complete.
Concepts may have to be revisited again when mistakes are exposed.
Why do these gaps happen?
Many factors, as you may have guessed.
Yes, human beings are complex.
No one learning style covers all.
And no topic fits only one style.
It is a case by case issue.
Only the person learning knows what is best for himself.
Attitude towards learning is the guide.
But one crucial mistake that is rather common is the "short-cut" method.
Trying to pull a fast one to get an academic paper may be the objective.
Is it proper?
Is it a right thing to do?
When things are not covered properly to an acceptable level of understanding, flaws in execution using the newly-learned knowledge will be there.
It may have small impact, if you are lucky.
But what if the otherwise? It could be an explosion!
Learning is no small matter.
Seriousness counts.
Attitude counts.
And hardworking counts.
Trying to complete the studies in a short time and taking advantage of others is a dangerous move.
It do not strengthen the correct objectives of the learning.
It strengthens, however, the wrong things.
Be prudent.
It is our learning and our brain and mind that are affected.
This is more so when you are in self-improvement programme.
You are on your own.
Think proper.
:-)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Finding Excuses
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Have you wonder why some people progress in life better than others?
Do you find them "action" people?
I personally find that they do produce results after some effort on their part. The result though may not be exceptionally good. But they do have outcomes!
Why then do some others stay put and make little progress if any?
I noticed that these latter group of people tend to find excuses to cover their lack of interest to upgrade.
They tend to give all sort of reasons to hide behind their weakness and pretend to be "great".
Some even go to the extend of openly declaring that they don't understand, therefore will not do anything.
What results is status quo! No progress is made.
What should be done is to remove the obstacles blocking the understanding. Pick up more fundamental subjects related to the topics. Read anything leading to the issue or ask for help. Take action!
Simply changing the mindset to clear any hindrance will be half a battle won.
The firm mindset to learn and self-improve will last a long time till old age.
This is a skill precious enough to set example for your predecessor. They will respect you!
Do not find any more excuses when you meet with obstacles. Take initiatives and move forward with a positive attitude. In summary be honest.
Hope this post will push anyone who stay put to jump start self-improvement.
Cheers!
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Have you wonder why some people progress in life better than others?
Do you find them "action" people?
I personally find that they do produce results after some effort on their part. The result though may not be exceptionally good. But they do have outcomes!
Why then do some others stay put and make little progress if any?
I noticed that these latter group of people tend to find excuses to cover their lack of interest to upgrade.
They tend to give all sort of reasons to hide behind their weakness and pretend to be "great".
Some even go to the extend of openly declaring that they don't understand, therefore will not do anything.
What results is status quo! No progress is made.
What should be done is to remove the obstacles blocking the understanding. Pick up more fundamental subjects related to the topics. Read anything leading to the issue or ask for help. Take action!
Simply changing the mindset to clear any hindrance will be half a battle won.
The firm mindset to learn and self-improve will last a long time till old age.
This is a skill precious enough to set example for your predecessor. They will respect you!
Do not find any more excuses when you meet with obstacles. Take initiatives and move forward with a positive attitude. In summary be honest.
Hope this post will push anyone who stay put to jump start self-improvement.
Cheers!
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A Simple Way To Improve
When you are lost in a small island, do you improve fast, if at all?
The answer is obviously NO.
Why?
It is because you are alone with limited resources.
What you have maybe, rocks, sands, trees, insects, etc.
Day in and day out, you will be looking at them.
Your mind will go stagnant with nothing changing day after day.
So to improve yourself, you need information.
The information can be the latest updates or past historical matters.
What drives you to think and improvise is knowledge.
Knowledge comes from information.
When there is lack of information, how else can you get knowledge?
Thus, it will be nice to capture as many information as you can to expand your database or knowledge base. And with that you will be on the way to being a better person and an improved one.
It is just that simple.
:-)
The answer is obviously NO.
Why?
It is because you are alone with limited resources.
What you have maybe, rocks, sands, trees, insects, etc.
Day in and day out, you will be looking at them.
Your mind will go stagnant with nothing changing day after day.
So to improve yourself, you need information.
The information can be the latest updates or past historical matters.
What drives you to think and improvise is knowledge.
Knowledge comes from information.
When there is lack of information, how else can you get knowledge?
Thus, it will be nice to capture as many information as you can to expand your database or knowledge base. And with that you will be on the way to being a better person and an improved one.
It is just that simple.
:-)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Effects of Too Many "Why"s.
Asking questions is a positive step to understand and learn about things.
You will find out more through the "why"s.
Whether you get any answer out of the asking does not matter. What matters is that you start to think. Through questioning, you start to piece up the whole picture.
But does that mean you can start asking "Why" to any subject?
Is it ok to question every steps of a purchasing process?
Is it ok to ask for reasons to every written statements in a report?
Any sane person will give a definite "No" to the above questions.
Why?
Because by answering every "why"s, you may take days to truly understand the whole picture.
If the process is for simple purchase, why dig deep to save a few dollars and waste unnecessary time and resources that can be make good in other area.
The saving in this simple purchase may not warrant the saving in man-hour pay!
Judgement in this decision-making area calls for careful thinking, balancing what is important over what is necessary.
Asking too many "why"s, sometimes hinder work flow, rendering frustration and causes inefficiency to the system.
Knowing when to question in a timely manner is a skill that has many benefits.
Strive to understand the elements of situational emphasis.
Is it money or time in this instance?
Is it a necessity or a desire for this matter?
Balance the conditions and place logic into the decision-making process.
This will help guide anyone to be a better self-improved person.
Prudence counts.
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You will find out more through the "why"s.
Whether you get any answer out of the asking does not matter. What matters is that you start to think. Through questioning, you start to piece up the whole picture.
But does that mean you can start asking "Why" to any subject?
Is it ok to question every steps of a purchasing process?
Is it ok to ask for reasons to every written statements in a report?
Any sane person will give a definite "No" to the above questions.
Why?
Because by answering every "why"s, you may take days to truly understand the whole picture.
If the process is for simple purchase, why dig deep to save a few dollars and waste unnecessary time and resources that can be make good in other area.
The saving in this simple purchase may not warrant the saving in man-hour pay!
Judgement in this decision-making area calls for careful thinking, balancing what is important over what is necessary.
Asking too many "why"s, sometimes hinder work flow, rendering frustration and causes inefficiency to the system.
Knowing when to question in a timely manner is a skill that has many benefits.
Strive to understand the elements of situational emphasis.
Is it money or time in this instance?
Is it a necessity or a desire for this matter?
Balance the conditions and place logic into the decision-making process.
This will help guide anyone to be a better self-improved person.
Prudence counts.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
A Concluding Read-Through Is Beneficial
This post is one good conclusion that I like to share with my readers about short time-frame learning.
I recently completed a short course on a technical subject. The course is a compressed one with extensive hands-on practice complemented with theoretical learning.
The time frame given is short for part-timers point of view.
These factors led me into a piece-by-piece sort of learning; gathering whatever comes to mind , and salvaging information from previous lectures to link up with current sections.
One thing that I always have during the learning phase is the lack of a comprehensive picture to the topics taught. I may understand the current topic, but its scope with relation to applications and other modules are not felt.
This is OK since I managed to pass all the topical tests and practical tests.
Did I master the subject?
At that time I did not think so, even though I cleared all the topical assessments. I lacked the confidence to embark onto a new project if given one. I did not have a complete picture!
But comes the FINAL EXAMINATION that is required to graduate. This is no longer topical, but encompasses all the knowledge picked up in the course.
This forced me to read through all the chapters and practical laboratory worksheets for a period of time at one go, continuously.
It is taxing and tedious!
But what did I discovered at the end?
It is an important learning experience that I will not understand and treasure if I did not do that.
I noticed that I slowly comprehended the topical materials of one chapter with other chapters, forming a bigger knowledge base. I am able to link up the practical works of one topic with another work in another section. All seems to match and form into "happy" and cohesive piece.
The concluding read-through, for the examination, had ensured a comprehensive summary of learning by combining the various topical knowledge captured. The complete run-through was beneficial as such.
A conclusive picture had formed and gave me more confidence of what I am picking up.
However, one thing that I have learned is the necessity to read through all materials again, combining all related points while the mind and memory (of them) are still fresh. This allow the topical lessons to grow into a more meaning bigger lesson.
It is the skill of learning that I like to share here.
It is useful.
More so when you are self-improving.
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I recently completed a short course on a technical subject. The course is a compressed one with extensive hands-on practice complemented with theoretical learning.
The time frame given is short for part-timers point of view.
These factors led me into a piece-by-piece sort of learning; gathering whatever comes to mind , and salvaging information from previous lectures to link up with current sections.
One thing that I always have during the learning phase is the lack of a comprehensive picture to the topics taught. I may understand the current topic, but its scope with relation to applications and other modules are not felt.
This is OK since I managed to pass all the topical tests and practical tests.
Did I master the subject?
At that time I did not think so, even though I cleared all the topical assessments. I lacked the confidence to embark onto a new project if given one. I did not have a complete picture!
But comes the FINAL EXAMINATION that is required to graduate. This is no longer topical, but encompasses all the knowledge picked up in the course.
This forced me to read through all the chapters and practical laboratory worksheets for a period of time at one go, continuously.
It is taxing and tedious!
But what did I discovered at the end?
It is an important learning experience that I will not understand and treasure if I did not do that.
I noticed that I slowly comprehended the topical materials of one chapter with other chapters, forming a bigger knowledge base. I am able to link up the practical works of one topic with another work in another section. All seems to match and form into "happy" and cohesive piece.
The concluding read-through, for the examination, had ensured a comprehensive summary of learning by combining the various topical knowledge captured. The complete run-through was beneficial as such.
A conclusive picture had formed and gave me more confidence of what I am picking up.
However, one thing that I have learned is the necessity to read through all materials again, combining all related points while the mind and memory (of them) are still fresh. This allow the topical lessons to grow into a more meaning bigger lesson.
It is the skill of learning that I like to share here.
It is useful.
More so when you are self-improving.
...
Monday, September 29, 2008
Learning More Through Mistakes Made
Mistakes are things that many people tried to avoid in whatever they do. It is not wrong and having this attitude is good, conditionally.
Mistakes reflect badly on the person making it. People attach failure to them. No positive outcome may be included. Or is it?
Everything in life has two sides of a story. This includes making mistakes.
I have gone through a course recently, and it completes rather smoothly. But this smoothness, somehow or rather, gives me a bit of a nudge.
Why?
I found myself learning things that I have expected and able to learn on my own, through other resources (books, internet, etc).
What I have missed out is the chance to pick up adverse limit of the topic in the course. This limit(s) can be exposed if I made some mistakes. Mistakes, therefore, became a value that I unknowingly, wanted but had not gotten.
Frankly asking yourself, do you learn more through mistakes or through a topic that is "easy" on the mind without any upsets in it?
I, personally, retain more information about the mistakes made related to a topics, than the "good" stuffs that I have made. Surprising, right?
Our brain works in the harsh way. The tougher a material to pick up, the longer we can retain it. The longer we can retain the knowledge or information, the better the chancee we are able to link it with new incoming information.
Hence, making mistakes is not a bad thing afterall. However, prudence has to be applied here.
NOT all things can afford mistake. Take the throwing a genade for instance.
Make deliberate mistake for the sake of learning and exploring at a suitable time. Take cautions as you go along and review the results constantly. You will be amazed at the "weird" outcomes that you may have by-passed if you have choosen the conventional route.
Let mistakes be your teacher. Cheers!
;-)
Mistakes reflect badly on the person making it. People attach failure to them. No positive outcome may be included. Or is it?
Everything in life has two sides of a story. This includes making mistakes.
I have gone through a course recently, and it completes rather smoothly. But this smoothness, somehow or rather, gives me a bit of a nudge.
Why?
I found myself learning things that I have expected and able to learn on my own, through other resources (books, internet, etc).
What I have missed out is the chance to pick up adverse limit of the topic in the course. This limit(s) can be exposed if I made some mistakes. Mistakes, therefore, became a value that I unknowingly, wanted but had not gotten.
Frankly asking yourself, do you learn more through mistakes or through a topic that is "easy" on the mind without any upsets in it?
I, personally, retain more information about the mistakes made related to a topics, than the "good" stuffs that I have made. Surprising, right?
Our brain works in the harsh way. The tougher a material to pick up, the longer we can retain it. The longer we can retain the knowledge or information, the better the chancee we are able to link it with new incoming information.
Hence, making mistakes is not a bad thing afterall. However, prudence has to be applied here.
NOT all things can afford mistake. Take the throwing a genade for instance.
Make deliberate mistake for the sake of learning and exploring at a suitable time. Take cautions as you go along and review the results constantly. You will be amazed at the "weird" outcomes that you may have by-passed if you have choosen the conventional route.
Let mistakes be your teacher. Cheers!
;-)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Travel The Unventured Path
In this world, there are many people lost about what to do. They follow others. They see and scout out the successful to emulate.
They model after them to hopefully gain the same results. They "act" like them. They do what their targets do. They try to think the way they think. The hope is that, at least, the result is apparent and achievable, if they follow the method.
It is NOT wrong to do that.
It is fine and good for starters.
Everything is new and has value to these learners.
But to be really successful and unique in living in this world, you have to bear one thing in mind.
This one thing will have an everlasting impression on your experience.
What is this thing or message?
I would like to share it here.
"To be successful, do not follow the path set by others, the proven path once travelled by others.
Go travel the path that has yet to be ventured upon. Leave trail for others. Set the lead."
Creating the path for others means going into the unknown. A path of discoveries and mysteries proves to be real experience where you have to solve problem that may not have the solution.
You have to find the solutions! You have to break the unknown to form the known. Exciting isn't it!
Get out from the comfort zone and self-improve yourself. Travel the unventured path or journey and you will sure learn more than anyone in that selected area or field.
Any exposure will lead to learning and, definitely, new experience. This is so because everything within this unknown path will be new to you.
Thus, in conclusion, to travel a path that has yet to be set upon is a valuable learning journey that will create a better you. The bonus through the hard work is that you will leave trails for others to follow and you to be remember upon by others. How great that will be!
Cheers for learning.
:-)
They model after them to hopefully gain the same results. They "act" like them. They do what their targets do. They try to think the way they think. The hope is that, at least, the result is apparent and achievable, if they follow the method.
It is NOT wrong to do that.
It is fine and good for starters.
Everything is new and has value to these learners.
But to be really successful and unique in living in this world, you have to bear one thing in mind.
This one thing will have an everlasting impression on your experience.
What is this thing or message?
I would like to share it here.
"To be successful, do not follow the path set by others, the proven path once travelled by others.
Go travel the path that has yet to be ventured upon. Leave trail for others. Set the lead."
Creating the path for others means going into the unknown. A path of discoveries and mysteries proves to be real experience where you have to solve problem that may not have the solution.
You have to find the solutions! You have to break the unknown to form the known. Exciting isn't it!
Get out from the comfort zone and self-improve yourself. Travel the unventured path or journey and you will sure learn more than anyone in that selected area or field.
Any exposure will lead to learning and, definitely, new experience. This is so because everything within this unknown path will be new to you.
Thus, in conclusion, to travel a path that has yet to be set upon is a valuable learning journey that will create a better you. The bonus through the hard work is that you will leave trails for others to follow and you to be remember upon by others. How great that will be!
Cheers for learning.
:-)
Friday, July 4, 2008
Multi-tasking | A Doubtful Impact to Learning
What do you like, an efficiency way to do and complete many tasks at one go or serially taking longer time but with focus?
This is multi-tasking versus pipe-lining.
While multi-tasking is a very effective way to achieve goals within a shorter time frame and is sometimes used to judge efficiency in work appraisal, is it a suitable technique as far as learning is concerned?
Multi-tasking, as the word implies, means doing multiple tasks at the same time.
What happens to the mind?
What happens to the focus?
How long can a person sustain multi-tasking before quality of work degrades?
Frightening, right?
It may not be so when the tasks at hand are familiar ones. In fact, it will be a pleasure to complete these familiar tasks at one go and at the shortest possible time.
But when learning is the issue, where unfamiliar grounds are all around, multi-tasking and learning different topics at the same time seems to be detrimental.
How to focus into detail with full comprehension when the mind is searching and analysing many information, and converting them into useful knowledge?
Understanding one's learning limit becomes the key element here. While multi-tasking is good, it has its own weakness. The impact it has on learning is doubtful.
Concentration on learning and digesting facts need time and focus. Rushing into matters may lead to wrong understanding that can reveal itself in costly recovery.
When there are many tasks to be completed with pressing learning needs, one solution is to have proper time management and self-discipline.
Go for multi-tasking in work that are familiar in nature or potentially less problematic, while keeping to pipe-lining technique for learning.
In this way, you will have the best of both world, and will be less stressful. You may even find learning a satisfying experience. Practice prudence in multi-tasking.
This is multi-tasking versus pipe-lining.
While multi-tasking is a very effective way to achieve goals within a shorter time frame and is sometimes used to judge efficiency in work appraisal, is it a suitable technique as far as learning is concerned?
Multi-tasking, as the word implies, means doing multiple tasks at the same time.
What happens to the mind?
What happens to the focus?
How long can a person sustain multi-tasking before quality of work degrades?
Frightening, right?
It may not be so when the tasks at hand are familiar ones. In fact, it will be a pleasure to complete these familiar tasks at one go and at the shortest possible time.
But when learning is the issue, where unfamiliar grounds are all around, multi-tasking and learning different topics at the same time seems to be detrimental.
How to focus into detail with full comprehension when the mind is searching and analysing many information, and converting them into useful knowledge?
Understanding one's learning limit becomes the key element here. While multi-tasking is good, it has its own weakness. The impact it has on learning is doubtful.
Concentration on learning and digesting facts need time and focus. Rushing into matters may lead to wrong understanding that can reveal itself in costly recovery.
When there are many tasks to be completed with pressing learning needs, one solution is to have proper time management and self-discipline.
Go for multi-tasking in work that are familiar in nature or potentially less problematic, while keeping to pipe-lining technique for learning.
In this way, you will have the best of both world, and will be less stressful. You may even find learning a satisfying experience. Practice prudence in multi-tasking.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Silence Is Golden, Or Is it?
The saying "Silence is golden" has long existed. Silence reduces conflicts. Silence prevents escalation of troubles. Silence .... Silence.... and silence.
No doubt, silence when applied appropriately at the correct instance, is golden. It may even be 100% pure!
But is it good to apply it at all times?
As far as learning is concerned, it may not be good, especially when help is available.
What good is there when questions in the mind are not answered, by keeping quiet? Lack of confidence or lack of self-esteem?
When questions are not answered, nothing new is being learned. Silence is detrimental here!
Some may think that by asking questions to clarify means revealing of stupidity. It may.
But do you want to be stupid for that moment only, or stupid for the rest of your life?
It takes courage to ask questions. It may diminish self-confidence when others stared at you.
But what does it matters when acquiring new knowledge is concerned?
Break the silence, and ask. It is free!
In fact, after the asking and getting a response, you will feel better and with confidence boosted.
ASKING is GOLDEN (in the learning context).
No doubt, silence when applied appropriately at the correct instance, is golden. It may even be 100% pure!
But is it good to apply it at all times?
As far as learning is concerned, it may not be good, especially when help is available.
What good is there when questions in the mind are not answered, by keeping quiet? Lack of confidence or lack of self-esteem?
When questions are not answered, nothing new is being learned. Silence is detrimental here!
Some may think that by asking questions to clarify means revealing of stupidity. It may.
But do you want to be stupid for that moment only, or stupid for the rest of your life?
It takes courage to ask questions. It may diminish self-confidence when others stared at you.
But what does it matters when acquiring new knowledge is concerned?
Break the silence, and ask. It is free!
In fact, after the asking and getting a response, you will feel better and with confidence boosted.
ASKING is GOLDEN (in the learning context).
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Focus To Create True Understanding
We are bombarded with many information and messages daily. What is presented to us may not be relevant. We need to know what is required and important. With this vast amount of information, we have to decide what to keep and what to discard. If we are not able to do so, we will lost focus and confusion sets in.
Focus is the in-thing this day. Without focus, we will be plain follower, doing things that come randomly. There will not be any depth in the things we do and learn. We will be chasing for the completion of tasks and wishes that things just get done in the shortest possible time. Short-cutting is the common solution and longing for the quality is absent.
This is a cause for concern when self-improvement is the issue.
What do we gain when we choose to have shortened time to do assignments or learning?
When we do not focus or even choose to reduce learning duration, we lost the important element in learning, which is, the time needed to truefully digest the required information to turn them into knowledge.
Without real understanding, no true knowledge is absorbed. Without focus, we will not have the desire to go in-depth in search for details. Everything becomes superficial. We cannot expand on this loosely acquired knowledge as weak linkages exist between various related topics.
Therefore the key process of learning (and doing anything) is to focus. Only through focusing, do we do justice to the work done and quality work can be achieved. True undertanding with ability to apply and value-add can happen then. So avoid mental deviation by removing whatever that hinders focusing. Stay focus whenever you can and positive results will be possible.
Focus is the in-thing this day. Without focus, we will be plain follower, doing things that come randomly. There will not be any depth in the things we do and learn. We will be chasing for the completion of tasks and wishes that things just get done in the shortest possible time. Short-cutting is the common solution and longing for the quality is absent.
This is a cause for concern when self-improvement is the issue.
What do we gain when we choose to have shortened time to do assignments or learning?
When we do not focus or even choose to reduce learning duration, we lost the important element in learning, which is, the time needed to truefully digest the required information to turn them into knowledge.
Without real understanding, no true knowledge is absorbed. Without focus, we will not have the desire to go in-depth in search for details. Everything becomes superficial. We cannot expand on this loosely acquired knowledge as weak linkages exist between various related topics.
Therefore the key process of learning (and doing anything) is to focus. Only through focusing, do we do justice to the work done and quality work can be achieved. True undertanding with ability to apply and value-add can happen then. So avoid mental deviation by removing whatever that hinders focusing. Stay focus whenever you can and positive results will be possible.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
It Helps To Stay Off Track At Times
Self-improvement means to improve by taking initative. To depend on others for your own development is not part of self-improvement. So how do we self-improve ourself?
One way is to jump into any unknown area or field of study and pick up from there.
Venturing into the unknown keeps us alert mentally. It forces us to quickly pick things up and seriously do something learning. It throws us off-balance. It removes us from the "comfort zone" and wakes us up. It is good, therefore, to go off track at times to "update" our survival skill. Staying relevant in this era is paramount.
By going off track, we may sometimes, see common daily issues in another perspective or angle. It refreshes our thoughts and twists our thinking, and tests our analytical ability when placed into the unknown. It may sound harsh, but the outcome will definitely be beneficial!
So do go off track at times to savour new thinking and ideas.
One way is to jump into any unknown area or field of study and pick up from there.
Venturing into the unknown keeps us alert mentally. It forces us to quickly pick things up and seriously do something learning. It throws us off-balance. It removes us from the "comfort zone" and wakes us up. It is good, therefore, to go off track at times to "update" our survival skill. Staying relevant in this era is paramount.
By going off track, we may sometimes, see common daily issues in another perspective or angle. It refreshes our thoughts and twists our thinking, and tests our analytical ability when placed into the unknown. It may sound harsh, but the outcome will definitely be beneficial!
So do go off track at times to savour new thinking and ideas.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Every Positive Effort Is Accumulated
Self-improvement means a constant push for a better person. It requires stamina to keep on moving towards an intermediate goal. After achieveing this goal, a new goal can be set adding value to past experience and knowledge. This cumulative effect, thus, results in a better outcome. The learning journey is endless.
Sometimes, after putting in tremendous effort into the learning, we discovered that the outcome is not that apparent or up to our expectation. Do not despair. I believe that after putting a decent amount of effort, we definitely will gain something in return. This cumulative effect of learning adds up to a final output in term of a more complete analysis of the lesson. Information has to be digested and takes time to be absorbed. So a rush job to finish up the learning of a set goal is not only detrimental, but loses its meaning. Time and effort will be wasted if the process of learning is done wrongly. We have to be patience as far as self-development is concern.
No effort is wasted along the way when we are really interested in learning and developing ourself. The results may not be immediate. The effort put in is producing small little changes in us. We have to continue putting in effort and enjoy what we are doing rather than expecting instant results. This way, I think, will make self-improvement fun and long-lasting.
Sometimes, after putting in tremendous effort into the learning, we discovered that the outcome is not that apparent or up to our expectation. Do not despair. I believe that after putting a decent amount of effort, we definitely will gain something in return. This cumulative effect of learning adds up to a final output in term of a more complete analysis of the lesson. Information has to be digested and takes time to be absorbed. So a rush job to finish up the learning of a set goal is not only detrimental, but loses its meaning. Time and effort will be wasted if the process of learning is done wrongly. We have to be patience as far as self-development is concern.
No effort is wasted along the way when we are really interested in learning and developing ourself. The results may not be immediate. The effort put in is producing small little changes in us. We have to continue putting in effort and enjoy what we are doing rather than expecting instant results. This way, I think, will make self-improvement fun and long-lasting.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Learning Is A Chain
Have you noticed how a chain of iron ring is linked up? One ring is completely into another ring. The bond is strong and complete. Learning is the same. We start with something and move on to another.
However, if we do not master the subject before going into others, the linkage or continuation of knowledge or skill understanding may not be strong. The link will be weak and loosen at any time of stress.
Learning is a chain means that we need to pick up the skill, learn it thoroughly, test the newly acquired knowledge or skill, and apply it to check for misunderstanding or missing facts. After only convincing ourselves, should we then move on to the next target of in our learning journey.
One thing therefore leads to another. This way of learning is safer and more satisfying with less degree of disillusion. We will be better motivated to carry on in times of hiccups. Keep building the learning chain and we can stay relevant to serve the society.
However, if we do not master the subject before going into others, the linkage or continuation of knowledge or skill understanding may not be strong. The link will be weak and loosen at any time of stress.
Learning is a chain means that we need to pick up the skill, learn it thoroughly, test the newly acquired knowledge or skill, and apply it to check for misunderstanding or missing facts. After only convincing ourselves, should we then move on to the next target of in our learning journey.
One thing therefore leads to another. This way of learning is safer and more satisfying with less degree of disillusion. We will be better motivated to carry on in times of hiccups. Keep building the learning chain and we can stay relevant to serve the society.
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