The Science of Success The Hard Truth About Psychology, Learning New Skills, & Making Mistakes with Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
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Oct 20, 2022 AI Snips
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Schedule New Experiences Regularly
- Try new experiences even if they feel effortful because openness creates opportunities you can't foresee.
- Balance routine with novelty to keep life energized and expand future options.
Dyson Learned From Sawmill Cyclones
- James Dyson learned about industrial cyclones at sawmills and later applied that knowledge to redesign vacuum cleaners.
- He connected unrelated learning to solve a practical problem years after the original exposure.
Memory Decline Is Slow And Offset By Knowledge
- Memory retrieval declines slowly with age but knowledge accumulation can make older adults more effective thinkers.
- Worrying about memory actually worsens performance, so stay mentally active and relaxed.