Archive for April, 2008
Productivity: Know Can Do
I am constantly driving. so to make use of my time, I spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks. I happened to pick up a copy of Know Can Do
The main theme of this productivity tool is putting to use what you have learned, why we often don’t, and how to overcome these tendencies. The authors correctly point out that we tend to enjoy learning a lot more than doing, so aim to teach the best way to overcome that resistance.
The major themes are:
- Repetition - By covering a subject up to six times you will not only learn and “own” a skill or approach, you will also overcome resistance to implementing it.
- Non-critical mindset - Not that you study materials without using judgement, but rather that you approach them from the perspective of looking for what is useful within them, rather than poking holes in it as you are trying to assimilate it. Use of this will reduce the number of repetitions needed to master the material.
- Sharing - By sharing what you have learned, you complete your mastery of the material.
It isn’t anything groundbreaking, but is useful as an entry point or refresher; it is blessedly brief, coming in at a mere 2 CDs.
Link: Know Can Do
Creative Commons photo by Lady-bug
Have you read this? Do you have a favorite book on this topic? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!
No commentsChecking in with the social web
I’m really pleased with the current batch of projects I’m working on, and thought you might be interested in some of these yourself.
First, as always, I’m neck-deep in producing The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show With Jimmy Moore. This has gained a lot of prestige in the last few years. The show airs on Mondays and Thursdays and is currently featuring interviews with various low-carb celebrities and physicians. [I also did the theme customization for this site.]
Also, I’m producing the Twin Peas Blog and Podcast for host Kelly Damron. Kelly shares knowledge and experience dealing with issues of infertility, premature birth and parenting twins. I’m very proud of this one- it has tons of original music (by me) and the overall effect is similar to “This American Life”. [Another customized theme, here.]
Recently I completed a blog setup for the amazing Phoenix Gilman, author of Diet Failure: The Naked Truth.
Hmm, a common theme - everyone I’ve worked with lately is a published author!
Anyway, please check these out and, as always, please consider giving the shows a review in the iTunes store!
Links:
Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show Site and iTunes
The Twin Peas Pod site and iTunes
Diet Failure: The Naked Truth Blog
My company, Disc of Light Media and Consulting
Whaddaya think of them apples? Let me know in the comment section below!
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