Including templates, you can copy. — Leveraging ChatGPT for learning is the most meaningful skill this year for lifelong learners. But it’s too hard to find resources to master it. As a learning science nerd, I’ve explored hundreds of prompts over the past months. Most of the advice doesn’t go beyond text summaries and multiple-choice testing. …

This is how networked thought transformed my writing process and cut my research writing time in half — “Are you sure reading all those books is worth your time?” my fiancé asked me last fall. He found a weak spot. I’d been contemplating my reading habits for quite some time. While I knew how you could remember what you read, I felt my reading was inefficient. I read…

These resources can help you expand your brain. — “Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life,” Mortimer J. Adler said. I disagree. Books don’t magically make you live the good life. You can read a book a week without changing at all. Reading doesn’t help you per se — it’s reading the right books…

How to use this simple principle for you. — Books give you access to the smartest brains on our planet. And learning from the greatest thinkers and doers is your fast track to health, wealth, and wisdom. Yet, reading per se doesn’t elevate your life. You can read 52 books a year without changing at all. Social climber Dale…

Discover one of the smartest ways to digest new information. — Have you ever felt like you’ve done much in a study session, maybe even worked hands-on, but can’t recall much after all? Active learning is part of the solution for remembering more. But most people don’t know what this actually means, including my former self. During my time teaching in…

Understand this concept and supercharge your learning — Have you ever wondered what makes your brain able to change and adapt? Contrary to the 1960s belief that the brain was mostly permanent, modern discoveries proved its continuous adaptability, making neuroplasticity the key to opening up new possibilities in the art of learning. If you’ve yet to harness its…

A time-tested technique to improve understanding and nurture meaningful connections. — Have you ever been looking for a learning method that’s both fun and profound? A month ago, I asked a brilliantly sharp friend about her learning secret, expecting to hear about another evidence-based technique that I’ve covered in previous articles or my newsletter on the science of learning. But instead…

LinkedIn vs Substack vs Medium vs Blogging — Where will you publish your writing? You face ever-growing options — Medium, Substack, your own website, and LinkedIn, and other publications. This guide — written in September 2023 exclusively for WOA students — will help you make the right choice on where to start publishing your writing. The choice depends…

Distinguishing between efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency can help you enhance your learning journey. — You’re eager to embark on a learning journey, but you’re not sure where to start. You want to make sure that your journey is not only productive but also leads you to your desired goal. When striving for learning excellence, you’ll often come across terms like efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency…