Gavin McCormack recently posted an article on why we need to provide concrete materials for children when teaching them. I have always believed in hands on learning practices for students and I totally agree with McCormack’s views on the importance of concrete learning materials. Children learn best when there are tactile and movable materials, which Read more about Why Concrete Materials for Learners[…]
Another amazing article by Gavin McCormack was about raising amazing children. McCormack states that there are 11 most important things that we as adults need to understand, before we can even think about helping our children reach their full potential. 1. Order – For a child it means s/he has the need for predictable events Read more about How To Raise Amazing Children[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following 7 Habits for success on LinkedIn: 1. Read or listen to something that will move you forward, every single day. 2. Write and review your goals daily. 3. Exercise daily. 4. Make your health a priority. 5. Learn from people you admire. 6. Every morning, write down 3 things you Read more about 7 Habits For Success[…]
Things to remember: – Kindness is free. – Talk less, listen more. – Everything takes time. – Smiles are contagious. – You only fail if you quit. – No mistakes, only lessons. – Things get better with time. – Be present in all you do. – Judgements reflect your character.
John Maxwell’s Minute With Maxwell, reminded me that we need to reflect daily on what we did well each day. He says that reflection allows us to maximize what we have just encountered. The greatest way to maximize the learning experiences we’ve just experienced is by reflection. Reflection turns experience into insight and learning. Ask Read more about Reflection Daily[…]
Simon Sinek advises us to follow the following 10 rules when wanting success in life. 1. Pursue your vision. However, you must have a very clear vision, well thought out, in order to consciously pursue it. 2. Measure Momentum. Am I successful and fulfilled? Does my career have momentum? Is it requiring less effort to Read more about Top 10 Rules for Success[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me another interesting article on our “Additional Needs.” I actually had never thought of additional needs as negative. However, McCormack’s article caused me to reflect on the fact that a lot of people hate the words “Needs or Being Needy.” McCormack states that some of the most famous people in the world Read more about Additional Needs[…]
Brene Brown shared her thoughts on “Trust” on YouTube, and of course, she is an inspiring researcher who speaks about what we are all thinking about. Brown quoted Charles Feltman’s definition of Trust and Distrust as this. “Trust is choosing to make something important to you, vulnerable to the actions of someone else. Distrust is Read more about What Is Trust?[…]
I listened to a YouTube video on how we can tell that we are on the right path, which I thoroughly appreciated. 1. You lose track of time when you are working. 2. Your health is in order, you exercise and have a healthy diet. 3. You don’t need to compromise your morals. 4. You Read more about 10 Signs You’re On The Right Path[…]
1. Love what you do. 2. Learn how to communicate effectively. 3. Choose your business associates wisely. 4. Don’t micromanage. 5. Plan for the future. 6. Transparency is highly appreciated. 7. Patience is a virtue. 8. Manage your time wisely. 9. Be prepared to take risks and learn from mistakes. 10. Treat everyone equally.