Recent Reading
Envy, ancient genes, nihilism, and modern manufacturing. Some books I read recently that I found interesting. The post Recent Reading appeared first on Scott H Young .
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Discouraged? Here’s How to Stay Motivated
Recently a reader asked me how to stay motivated to do the work after being dealt a number of setbacks. How do you keep studying when you’ve failed the exam three times already? How do you keep sending resumes when you’ve been turned down after each interview? How do you persist when all you experience […] The post Discouraged? Here’s How to Stay Motivated appeared first on Scott H Young .
We Need Guidelines for Learning and AI
A lot of ink is being spilled about the effects AI is having on learning and education. The drawbacks are obvious. For many classroom assignments, AI is now good enough that it can simply do your homework for you. But having AI do your homework is self-defeating. You can’t learn without doing the work. That […] The post We Need Guidelines for Learning and AI appeared first on Scott H Young .
How to Learn Creative Skills
Creative skills often seem shrouded in mystery. While learning math and languages may be difficult, at least they are somewhat straightforward. Getting good requires a lot of practice, but there are well-worn paths to take. In contrast, creative skills have an aura of unlearnability to them. Either you have creative talent, or you don’t. But […] The post How to Learn Creative Skills appeared first…
How to Find Time for Learning
Have something you need to learn? Here are three strategies for finding time to master it. The post How to Find Time for Learning appeared first on Scott H Young .
How Habits Actually Work
What I got wrong about how habits are formed and maintained. The post How Habits Actually Work appeared first on Scott H Young .
Your Problem Isn’t Willpower
Recently, I dug into the data on exercise and showed that, even if you really hate exercise, you would probably still be better off doing more than you do right now. But, of course, we already know we should exercise. We just don’t always do it. This is problem goes far beyond exercise. Life is […] The post Your Problem Isn’t Willpower appeared first on Scott H Young .
What’s the Ideal Amount of Exercise?
How much should you exercise? Even if you really hate it? The post What’s the Ideal Amount of Exercise? appeared first on Scott H Young .
Focus is Motivation
I make the case for viewing focus and motivation as being two ways of describing the same thing. The post Focus is Motivation appeared first on Scott H Young .
Why I’m Skeptical About Efforts to Revolutionize Schooling
A brief explanation of my pessimism about efforts to radically improve education. The post Why I’m Skeptical About Efforts to Revolutionize Schooling appeared first on Scott H Young .