My Buddy Chad

I was talking with my buddy Chad and asked for his thoughts on the subject of learning the basics in advance of the first time you will do an activity that is complex, and making efficient use of limited time to ensure you later remember what you learned . Here is what he had to say. Firstly, it's vitally important to fully understand an activity's basics before diving in. Too many people attempt to rush into complex activities without grasping the basic foundation, which leads to unnecessary hurdles and setbacks. Without the basics, the higher-level aspects of any task can feel daunting. Get the foundational basics right, then you have a solid platform to build upon. Secondly, when learning, try to break things down. Identify the core elements of what you're aiming to understand. Rather than attempt to swallow and absorb everything at once, focus on understanding and digesting one piece at a time. Dissect a complex task into small manageable parts and absorb each one. Sma...

I was talking with my buddy Chad and asked for his thoughts on the subject of focus and discipline . Here is what he had to say. Focus and discipline are critical to leading a successful and fulfilled life. Without focus and discipline, it's very easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, and without pushing ourselves beyond them, it's impossible to achieve our full potential. Today, it's even more difficult to stay focused and disciplined, with greater distractions than ever before. From the endless barrage of digital notifications to the peer pressure from social media, it can be a real challenge to stay on track and not become overwhelmed. The first step to gaining discipline and focus is to identify your goals, and know why you want to achieve them. Knowing what matters to you, and why, will help you form a more directed approach and a deeper sense of inn...