I’ve found that the best way to learn is to teach. In these articles I teach no one in particular in order to gain clarity on some problems myself. Hope you enjoy my thought processes. ~ Martijn
A guide to introspection
What is particularly challenging, though, is to learn an entirely new way of thinking. For me, life was built around understanding the rational causes of things. In university, I calculated how various physicals came into play in constructing reality. In my own business, I calculated purchase price thresholds to obtain an acceptable return rate. Even in my personal life, I calculated the time my girlfriend would have to drive in order to pick me up versus what I would have to endure in public transport and reject the offer if there was a net loss....
Book Notes
How to read books and take notes in order to understand, apply and retain its contents.
Reading List - creating a personalized curriculum
Books are often picked because of their topic. I suggest: does it inform (“what”), does it hand you a framework (“how”), or might it change what you want to achieve in life (“why”).
Reading for Learning: Hidden Assumptions
If you’re anything like me, you read non-fiction for learning purposes. You have a book list with all books you have yet to read and each year more get added than ticked off. Maybe you’ve read books like Sapiens by Yuval Harari or Atomic Habits by James Clear. Most likely, you’ve read The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss. Point is, you want to learn, improve, progress in life. True? Keep reading....