Mindshift, a course on learning - part 3
Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential
by McMaster University on Coursera
Part 3
noradrenaline
interconnected with serotonin: mental and physical activity, sustained motivation and drive
dopamine
high levels good mood, energized, extroverted increased weight of reward (thus key in positive reinforcement training) goes up with unexpected reward appearance goes down with non-appearance of an expected reward
Pushback
dabble
learn gradually and slowly, and grow with the change, letting others adapt
double life
hide learning from others and don’t give them a chance to try and talk you out of it
counter
push back at pushback - the more others tell you something is impossible, the harder you work to disprove them (but be realistic about judging your progress)
solicit valid criticism and listen to it.
General competence vs Selective Ignorance
One of the best things to do is to gain general competence in all aspects of the new area.
BUT
It’s not always good to be a jack of all trades and a go-to person for everyone. It’s okay to have areas to be purposefully selectively ignorant about in order to be able to focus on your own goals.
Value of Impostor Syndrome
Instead of fighting it, be open to self-doubt. It is helpful in counteracting over-confidence. Value doubt, but don’t give in to it completely.
In the long run it’s about persistence and flexibility, not genius.