Hannah Aster, Author at Shortform Books

Drill Practice: Breaking Through Learning Obstacles

Are you trying to learn a new skill but having trouble with one aspect of it? How do you construct a productive drill? What challenges come with drill practice? Drill practice is when you isolate a single aspect of a skill and concentrate intensively on it. The purpose of drill practice is to maximize overall improvement and minimize overall effort. Done properly, drill practice will speed up the process of achieving the whole skill, not just one isolated aspect. Continue on to learn more about drill practice.

“Men Respect Standards,” Says Steve Harvey

Why do men respect standards? How can you set your standards upfront without scaring him away? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, men respect women who set standards. He says that you should feed the standards to him like a parent giving a child cough syrup, sweet-flavored and in a cute bottle. Continue on to learn why Steve Harvey says men respect standards and how to set them early on in a relationship.

Dating a Mama’s Boy: Stop Enabling Him

Are you dating a mama’s boy? Do you want to know how to make your man prioritize you over his mother? How can you learn to set boundries? According to Steve Harvey, if you are dating a mama’s boy, you are the culprit, not him. Harvey explains that a man’s mother is his first love and it’s where he learned his rules and principles and is the most comfortable. However, that does not mean he is unable to change with the right push. Keep reading to learn how to navigate dating a mama’s boy with Steve Harvey’s advice.

The Polgar Sisters: How to Raise Ultralearners

Who were the Polgar sisters? How did their father use ultralearning techniques when raising them? Judit Polgar was the best female chess player in history. This was because the Polgar sisters’ father raised them using ultralearning practices. This shows that a child does not need to be a “prodigy” to excel, she just needs to be raised using specific disciplines. Keep reading to learn how Laszlo Polgar raised the famous Polgar sisters.

Why do Guys Cheat? The Top 5 Reasons

Why do guys cheat when they’re in a relationship or married? If they cheat, does it mean they don’t love you? According to Steve Harvey in his book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, there are five main reasons why guys cheat: because sex isn’t emotional, because they think they can get away with it, because they’re not ready to be exclusive, because they’re not happy at home, and because there are other women willing to sleep with them. Continue on to learn what Steve Harvey has to say about guys who cheat.

Scott Young’s Ultralearning Method: Study Smarter

What are the benefits of learning Scott Young’s Ultralearning techniques? How could ultralearning help improve your work and personal life? Ultralearning is a study strategy created by Scott Young. There are many benefits to practicing ultralearning techniques, and this article will cover the top four. Continue on to learn about the benefits of Scott Young’s ultralearning method.

How to Improve Memory Retrieval: Self-Testing

What is memory retrieval? Why don’t traditional study methods work as well as self-testing? Memory retrieval is the process of recalling information that you’ve stored in your memory. The best way to store information long-term is through self-testing. Although reading and memorizing may seem like an effective way to study, the results are only short-term. Continue on to learn more about how self-testing helps improve memory retrieval.

The 9 Ultralearning Principles: Study Better

What are the nine Ultralearning principles? How can following these principles help you learn more efficiently? The nine principles of Ultralearning are metalearning, focus, directness, drill, retrieval, feedback, retention, deeper knowledge, and experimentation. Applying these principles to your studies will help you learn skills better than you would at college. Keep reading to learn more about the nine Ultralearning principles.

Wu Wei: The Taoist Practice of Non-Action

What does it mean to take non-action? Why should you never try to force things to happen before the universe is ready? An important lesson in the Tao Te Ching is practicing wu wei, or non-action. When we observe instead of act, it opens us up to a whole new world of possibilities. We must also learn to let go of ambition and the need for external validation because earthly pleasures only act as distractions from finding true fulfillment. Keep reading to learn more about non-action in Taoism.

Independence at Work Promotes Competency

How can you encourage your employees to work independently and with accountability? What are the top three behaviors that diminish independence? Allowing your employees to have independence at work has so many benefits. Your employees will learn accountability, self-reliance, responsibility, and gain confidence. You will be able to take time off and trust that your company is doing well. Continue on to learn why giving your employees independence is so crucial.