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Learning 101: The Science of How We Learn and Make Things Stick (Efficiently) (Intro) Sep 04, 2016

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Did you know there's a science (+ art!) to learning? Yep. In this class, I'm excited to share some of my favorite Big Ideas on how to learn + make things stick–efficiently! Whether you're a student, parent or life-long learner, I hope you enjoy!

Interview: True to Form with Eric Goodman Sep 03, 2016

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Eric Goodman is the creator of Foundation Training. If you've ever had back or neck or other physical pain, this book might be just what your doctor forgot to order. And, of course, if you're just looking to take your energy to the next level, this is a gem. In the Note, we take a quick look at why gravity + sitting/bad posture = compression and why that's so bad plus how to deal with it as we become fluent in a new movement language and have fun becoming perpetual motion machines.

PNTV: Iconoclast by Gregory Berns Sep 02, 2016

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Wonder what the iconoclast's brain looks like? Well, that's what this book is all about. Our guide is Gregory Berns, one of the world's leading pioneers (iconoclasts?) in the field of neuroeconomics. Berns is a professor in the department of Psychiatry and Economics and at the Goizeta Business School at Emory University. This book is a fascinating look at the three primary facets of the iconoclast's brain (perception + courage + social skills), brought to life via research studies and biographical sketches of modern iconoclasts. Big Ideas we cover: how to change the way you see the world, how to control your fear and how to build your social skills (hint: be a good human).

Micro Class: Good Food Sep 01, 2016

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Dallas and Melissa Hartwig tell us good food passes four tests. Here they are.

Micro Class: Purpose Formula Aug 30, 2016

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The Purpose Formula has three parts. How do you fill in the bubbles? Where do your skills and joy meet the world's needs?

PNTV: On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis Aug 29, 2016

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Warren Bennis is one of the world's leading authorities on leadership. This is, as Peter Drucker puts it, his "most important book." Big Ideas we explore include the basic ingredients of leadership (#1 = Guiding Vision!), the importance of self-invention (hint: write your own story!), the power of trusting ourselves, choosing to express ourselves rather than prove ourselves, how to cultivate trust, and becoming a world-class leader.

Micro Class: Soul o2 Aug 28, 2016

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Welcome to OPTIMIZE Airlines. Please fasten your seatbelts and... remember that if cabin pressure changes you need to give yourself oxygen before trying to help others!

Micro Class: Common Denominator of Success Aug 27, 2016

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Here's the definition of the Common Denominator of Success: Successful people make a habit of doing the things failures don't like to do.

PNTV: Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James Stockdale Aug 26, 2016

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Vice Admiral James Stockdale is an American hero. Stockdale spent nearly eight years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. He spent four of those years in solitary confinement and was repeatedly tortured. He was the commanding officer of hundreds of other U.S. soldiers and received the Medal of Honor for his service beyond the call of duty. This is an incredibly inspiring look at the powerful mind and equally powerful moral commitment of a hero. Big Ideas we explore: Being our brother's keeper, chiseling our integrity to achieve delight with life, courage as endurance of the soul and heroes vs. bums.

Micro Class: What's in the Way? Aug 25, 2016

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Pete Carroll and Michael Gervais made mental training as important as the physical training with the Seahawks. One trick? They'd have their players imaging their peak performance. Then think about what gets in the way of that. Then they'd systematically remove those obstacles. <-- Good idea!

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