While a clear purpose can be comforting, our sense of meaning must evolve alongside our personal growth and shifting circumstances. By giving ourselves the flexibility to adapt and trust our instincts, we can cultivate a dynamic sense of purpose that aligns with who we are today and guides us into the future.

Kick your drive into high gear. Here are the techniques that you need to get up and get going when your motor just isn't turning over. We share the approaches that the most successful people use to accomplish so much. Now these can be yours.

In this episode, learn how gratitude can help break free from feeling stuck, especially when tackling overwhelming tasks. By focusing on something we're thankful for, even unrelated to the task at hand, we can shift our mindset and bring fresh energy to our work.

In this micro-series episode, we explore the profound impact of having someone come through for us when we need it most. These moments can brighten our outlook, change how we see our lives, and even shift our sense of self.

In this micro-series episode, we explore how gratitude can create a powerful shift when we feel stuck or discouraged. Whether it's during work or study, finding appreciation for something in our life—big or small—can transform our mindset and re-energize us. Tune in to learn how deeply experiencing gratitude can change our brain chemistry and help us break free from negative states.

In this micro-series episode, we explore the idea that true leadership is rooted in service. History’s greatest leaders often find their deepest fulfillment not in what they acquire, but in the difference they make. How can we meet our own needs while contributing to the greater good? We dive into how fulfillment comes not from what we acquire, but from the impact we can have through service.

As concerns about the environment, climate change, politics, and the future weigh heavily on the minds of young people, many are left questioning the value of their education and their ability to make a difference. In this micro-series episode, we address these pressing issues and explore how education can inspire students to become who drive positive change in the world. We discuss the importance of finding purpose and envisioning a future worth striving for, even in the face of global challenges. Join us as we delve into how fostering this sense of purpose can transform uncertainty into opportunity and inspire the next generation of leaders.

What happens when education focuses on meaning and purpose? In this micro-series episode, we explore the findings of a remarkable decade-long study involving 88 diverse college campuses, as reported by William Sullivan and the Oxford University Press. These programs, centered on the exploration of vocation and its theological foundations, have demonstrated that when students are connected to a sense of purpose, their engagement, learning, and success skyrocket. Discover how a focus on meaning can transform the educational experience into a powerful catalyst for personal and intellectual growth.

Inspired by Socrates' wisdom, "If you want to move the world, first move yourself," this micro-series episode delves into the journey of self-transformation as a pathway to leadership and influence. We discuss how becoming a better learner and developing personal character are essential steps in moving ourselves toward greater success. But, just as important, we explore the limiting self-concepts that can hinder this growth. By recognizing and correcting these deep-seated beliefs, we can break free from patterns that hold us back, allowing us to contribute more fully to the world and inspire others to follow. Join us as we uncover the keys to moving yourself so you can, in turn, move the world.

In a world where our teachers, professors, and workplaces often fall short in connecting us to a deeper sense of purpose, how do we find meaning in our lives? In this micro-series episode, we explore the challenges and opportunities that arise when we take the initiative to generate purpose for ourselves. We discuss the power of becoming self-motivated, the benefits of finding meaning in even the most mundane tasks, and how strengthening this "purpose muscle" can transform not only our work but our entire approach to life. Discover how embracing this challenge can lead to a more fulfilling and impactful existence.

We've heard from numbers of people concerning how being depressed gets in the way of their learning. Depression can mean a lot of things. We explore here how to get beyond that state and to the learning and success that you want.

In this micro-series episode we discuss research on the importance of purpose and learning. We find this research to be very interesting and highlights the benefits of finding a purpose in learning that we’ve laid out in other podcast episodes. 

We all know those extraordinary individuals who radiate passion and commitment, changing the world and inspiring others with their clarity and drive. What sets them apart is their deep connection to their purpose. You can have that too.

This micro-series episode addresses the critical role of purpose in education and personal growth. A powerful sense of purpose is often missing in traditional educational settings, where the focus is on rote learning and teaching to the test. This extinguishes students’ sense of purpose and therefore joy and appreciation of learning.

In this micro-series episode, we discuss how developing integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to engage well with others creates leaders that people naturally follow and respect. Drawing insights from Lao Tzu and Socrates, we discuss how the most effective leaders are those who lead by example and foster collective success.

In this micro-series episode, we dive into what makes up a great leader. Beyond charisma, extroversion, or dynamic speaking abilities, the most enduring and impactful leaders are those who have developed strong character and self-awareness. Join us as we explore the importance of leaders addressing their own shortcomings and blind spots.

Without a sense of purpose, our lives fall flat and we lose a sense of what we’re doing and why. This episode delves into how a lack of purpose can extinguish our inner fire and hinder our success in life. Can we reconnect with a sense of purpose to reignite that fire? 

Human beings are inherently purpose-driven. Every action, everything we do, stems from a sense of purpose. In this episode we touch on how our actions are driven by purpose and why that’s important.

In this micro-series episode, we explore the essence of leadership: serving the group, the organization, and achieving the best outcomes for everyone involved. Leadership isn’t about putting yourself first or prioritizing your interests and we must recognize when we’re acting from a ‘me-first’ perspective.

One of the greatest limiters in our life and in our learning comes about when we decide that we have failed. How do we honestly go beyond that sense of failure and the disappointment we bring with it? How do we step into a much greater success of our own capacity to learn and succeed when things have not gone well?

In this micro-series episode, we talk about how we’ve been exposed to leaders across a wide range of levels, from Fortune 100 CEOs to founders of private companies. The strategies we’ve learned and taught about leadership can be applied to top CEOs and leadership teams, but can also be applied in your daily life. 

In this episode, we explore the pivotal moments when everything falls into place. We discuss how we can choose to define ourselves not by our failures, but by our vision and aspirations. By envisioning our future accomplishments, we begin to see ourselves as the person we aim to become, even if we aren't there yet. This perspective empowers us to build resilience, develop our strengths, and stay motivated. We talk about the importance of mental and physical exercises that engage our growth circuits, reinforcing positive habits that benefit us both in the short term and in the long term. Join us to learn how to harness your potential and step confidently into your future self.

In this episode, we delve into the art of reimagining obstacles, turning daunting mountains into manageable bumps in the road. By changing our perspective, we can reduce the power these challenges hold over us and approach them with confidence and ease. We'll explore techniques to mentally rehearse overcoming these obstacles, building neural pathways that prepare us for success. Join us as we practice viewing hurdles not as towering threats, but as small, surmountable steps on our journey to personal growth and achievement.

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of a martial arts sensei, a man who grew up in the tough streets of the Bronx, NYC. Starting as a 97-pound weakling, he faced daily threats and violence. Determined to change his fate, he committed to rigorous daily workouts and dedicated himself to studying martial arts. His persistence paid off, transforming him into a confident, well-built high-level black. Join us as we explore his remarkable story of resilience, growth, and empowerment, and reflect on the universal power of persistence and self-belief.

Daydreaming gives us an amazing outlet to practice using our imagination. If we try this, we remember how incredible it felt to do when we were kids, looking up at the sky to imagine clouds, or watching imagined scenes play out in the grass. It feels good to daydream, to imagine, and it helps us unlock the imagination’s power.  

How can you harness the power of your imagination to create the future? In this micro-series episode we talk about how you can use your imagination to think about your future and get you to imagine what is possible in your life. We also talk about another strategy that you can embody to enliven your imagination even further. 

Many of us actually pull back when we face new challenges. We feel pushed beyond our limit and often overwhelmed. What if we can turn those challenges into the very thing that propels us forward? We show you here exactly how to do that.

Go for a walk! Read a book! These seem like simple suggestions, but they are research-backed solutions. In this micro-series episode we talk about a number of ways to engage your imagination at a more in depth level and why they work. Listen now and enjoy the benefits you get from your enlivened sense of imagination.

In this micro-series podcast episode, we explore the transformative power of reshaping our perspective on obstacles. We can learn to view challenges not as towering mountains, but as simple bumps in the road. By embracing this shift in mindset, we discover the profound impact this simple shift in our perspective and the benefits it brings to the rest of our life.

Just as consistent workouts strengthen physical muscles, regular engagement with educational opportunities enhances our capacity to learn. However, societal messages often discourage this mindset, leading many to abandon their potential. Drawing parallels between the gym and the classroom, we encourages you to embrace the transformative power of continuous learning and self-improvement. Join us as we unravel the myth of fixed learning. 

In this episode, we delve into the profound significance of imagination and its transformative potential in our lives. Discover how imagination can either confine us or liberate us and explore practical strategies for nurturing and expanding this vital tool. Drawing insights from the immersive world of children's imaginative play, we uncover the key to unlocking new neural pathways and enhancing cognitive flexibility. Join us as we navigate through the distractions of modern technology and reclaim the lost art of active imagination, empowering ourselves to cultivate creativity and innovation in every aspect of our lives.

In this micro-series episode, we explore the transformative potential of imagination through a real-life example of an athlete striving for Olympic success. By guiding them through a vivid imaginative exercise, envisioning themselves winning the gold medal, their performance drastically improved, leading to Olympic qualification. This powerful demonstration highlights how our imaginative experiences can shape our reality and self-perception. By shifting our mindset and assumptions through imagination, we can overcome challenges and unlock our full potential in various aspects of life, from athletics to academic endeavors. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of harnessing imagination for achieving success and personal growth.

This micro-series episode explores how our imagination shapes our experiences, particularly in social interactions. Whether meeting a friend, colleague, or stranger, our preconceived notions and anticipations heavily influence the outcome. The power of imagination is always at play, setting the stage for either positive or negative experiences. We discuss how the imagination can either liberate us from constraints or further entrench us within them, depending on how we engage with it. Understanding and harnessing the power of imagination becomes crucial in navigating various social situations effectively. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of imagination's role in shaping our interactions and experiences.

Developing clear thinking is one of the most important outcomes of school and most of the learning that we engage in. How do we achieve clearer thinking more easily?

In this micro-series episode, we explore how our imagination influences our perception and experience, even in seemingly mundane situations like a math class. Our interpretation of concepts like addition and our self-concept as math learners is rooted in imagination. Through examples, we learn how to shift our mindset from negative to positive by harnessing the power of imagination. By understanding the role of imagination in shaping our experiences, we gain greater control over our perceptions and increase our chances of success. Join us as we unravel the intricate connection between imagination, perception, and achievement.

In this micro-series episode, we delve into the profound role imagination plays in shaping our lived experiences. Whether envisioning a trip to the beach or any other scenario, our minds construct vivid images laden with emotions and meanings. These mental simulations influence our responses and motivations, guiding our actions and decisions. Through our imagination, we interpret and imbue significance into our encounters, ultimately shaping our subjective realities. Join us as we explore the intricate interplay between imagination, perception, and experience, revealing the profound impact of our inner worlds on our outer lives.

In this micro-series episode, we challenge the negative perception surrounding imagination. From a young age, we're often urged to stifle our daydreams and focus on reality. However, dismissing imagination as a mere distraction overlooks its immense potential. While grounding children is important for practical tasks, there's a loss in the widespread suppression of imagination. Rather than viewing imagination and willpower as opposing forces, we discover how they can harmonize to enrich our lives. Join us as we uncover the untapped potential of our imagination and its role in shaping our reality.

While imagination is often thought of as a negative or a distraction, we explain the power and importance of not only allowing yourself to use your imagination, but to actually foster its development. We go much more in-depth into how to develop your imagination in our full 3-part episodes, “Your Imagination is Transformational.”

Learning to manage our time effectively is essential to doing well in school, our work and the whole of our lives. Good time management skills is one of the top predictors of success. Here we explore those tools and make sure that we have the know how that we need to use our time to our advantage.

In this micro-series episode, we explore the incredible magnitude of daily decisions we make and why they matter more than we think. Join us as we uncover the profound impact of these seemingly small choices on our lives and our learning and how they shape our futures. We go much more in-depth into this topic in our full episode (“Podcast #40 - How Decisions Rule Our Lives”). 

Active learning is an incredibly powerful tool that can help us develop empathy and so much more. In this micro-series episode, we explain the benefits of active listening. In our full episode (“Podcast #57 – Become a Powerful Listener”) we talk in more depth about how to develop those listening skills. 

In this micro-series episode, we walk through an example of working through negative beliefs. These can hold us back from our full potential and have a strong impact on our perceived self-ability to succeed in life. You can listen to the full interview in podcasts #60 and #61 where we help Jessie work through some limiting beliefs. 

It is important to give your body and your brain the best-quality fuel if you want to see the best performance. We explain why this is important in this micro-series episode and provide a much more detailed discussion in our full episode, “Podcast #64 - Amplify Memory to be Better at Learning and at Life.”

When you’re studying, it might seem like the way to learn best is to study straight through without any breaks so you have more time with the material. In this micro-series episode, we propose an alternative way of studying that has been shown to increase your ability to retain information. 

While we might not think of distractions as significant hindrances to our learning, they have a massive impact on our ability to actively listen and absorb the information given to us. In this micro-series episode, we address why this is important to recognize and find ways to improve when you’re in the classroom.

Why do we need to actively engage with the material we’re trying to learn? In this micro-series episode, we look at why engaging actively as you learn is important rather than passively skimming through material. We also provide strategies on how to actively go through the material to enhance your learning and memory.

Humans are fundamentally meaning makers. When anything significant happens, we give it meaning and then we live from within the cage of meaning that we created. We can do a much better job of this and here's how.

In this micro-series episode, we explain why connecting the material we learn to its application in the future is important and how doing so will improve our memory.

Many of us have sat in classes that seem dull or boring. We have no motivation to pay attention and engage with the material. In this micro-series episode, we talk about the importance of finding the proper motivation to engage with all classes, even when they seem dull, and how to find that motivation.

What if there was a way to become even better and more successful at what you're already doing and with your learning. In this podcast we cover the how-to's of getting exactly those even better outcomes.

Whether we believe we’re stupid or smart will dictate how we behave. Oftentimes, we have beliefs that tell us we’re stupid, and so we believe that, and we see that play out in our lives. But we can change those incorrect beliefs. In this micro-series episode, we share the story of a student we worked with as a powerful example of what can happen when you change your beliefs.

In this micro-series episode, we address the two types of listening that we engage in and why they’re different. In our full episode on listening (“Podcast #57 - Become A Powerful Listener”), we talk about ways to improve both types of listening. 

In this micro-series episode, we highlight a key clip from Jessie, a student who used the Learn-to-Learn podcast to improve her test-taking ability for finals. Through the tools we provide in the podcast, she was able to do better than she thought she would on her exams. For the full interview, listen to podcasts #60 and #61. 

The brain naturally forgets things quite easily and rapidly. In this micro-series episode, we talk about how often the brain forgets new information. In our full episode related to memory (“Amplify Memory to Be Better at Learning and at Life”), we cover strategies to change the brain’s pattern to make it better at remembering information for longer.

We’re bring back another popular podcast for a Bonus Repost!The story that we tell ourselves about who we are and what has happened in our life has a huge impact on what happens in our life today. We explore here how to rewrite that life script and then how to get a different result today. This is easy and well worth doing.

All of us know the feeling of forgetting where we placed our keys or, even worse, forgetting something on a test or some other piece of important information. That’s actually natural and something our brain does automatically if we don’t properly store information. In this micro-series episode, we discuss the differences between short and long-term memory, and in our full episode related to memory (“Amplify Memory to Be Better at Learning and at Life”), we talk about how you can develop your memory to properly store information as you’re learning. 

For us, understanding the challenges of learning is fundamental to helping students and lifelong learners better engage with their world. In this micro-series episode, we explain a bit about why we feel the need to explore and better understand these challenges, as well as explain why many of us have internalized and experience challenges with learning to begin with.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Active listening is an incredible way to engage in active learning. When we’re actively trying to engage with the material, it helps us to pay attention, enjoy our time more fully, and make connections from the topic to our world. In this micro-series episode, we explore some of what it means to actively listen and how that can help us. To hear more about learning and listening, take a look at our full episode titled “Become a Powerful Listener.”If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

A student we interviewed explains how finding her ‘why,’ her drive and motivation for doing what she’s doing, impacted her ability to succeed in school and on her tests. You can listen to the full interview about her experience with the Learn-To-Learn Podcast in the episode titled “An Interview with Jessie Who Used Our System.”

In this micro-series episode, we explore the questions relevant to why our memory is related to and important for learning. We answer these questions in our full episode about memory, titled “Amplify Memory to Be Better at Learning and at Life.”If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Depending on what we’re trying to learn, we may need to rely more heavily on different senses. In our episode “Become a Powerful Listener,” we explore how learning is particularly impacted by listening, and we talk about that briefly in this micro-series episode.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

When faced with challenges in life or in our learning, we all must decide to either give up or overcome that challenge. We explain in this micro-series episode why it’s important to work towards overcoming those obstacles to engage more fully with our world and to be more successful in school or anything else we’re trying to accomplish.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

In this clip from an interview we did with a student (listen to the full interview in our episode, “An Interview with Jessie Who Used Our System”), Jessie explains how the Learn-To-Learn Podcast was able to help her develop a deeper sense of motivation for her finals. The specific episode she mentions is called “Motivation for Success,” but we also have other episodes that touch on motivation if you search on our website.

There are many things in our life that we can’t control, however much we may want to. What we can control, however, is our attitude. How we direct and where we place our attitude is crucial for our ability to stay focused on our goals and to be successful in many areas of our lives. We touch more on this briefly in our episode titled “Amplify Memory to Be Better at Learning and at Life,” and we have a few other full episodes dedicated to exploring attitudes about learning.

Discover the essence of pattern recognition in just minutes. Our micro-series episode explores how our brains decipher patterns in the world. Tune in to unravel the cognitive magic behind everyday perceptions and learn even more in our full episode, “Pattern Recognition Is At The Root of Intelligence - Part 1.”If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Many people find school to be boring, uninteresting, and uninspiring. As a result, it can be difficult to find meaning and motivation to study and learn. In this micro-episode we talk about why it’s important to develop a greater sense of meaning for learning beyond school, and we go much further into this in our full episode: “Meaning Makes Learning Like Magic.”

As we explain more deeply in our full episode “Long Term Goals Versus Short Term Goals,” it is absolutely crucial to have both. In this micro-series episode, we give an example of why both are so important.

Note-taking can be a way to do well on a test or get an attaboy from your professor, but it can do so much more. Developing the proper attitude around note-taking and learning how to approach it properly can help you gain a deeper, more profound learning experience. This can impact your life in school, in the board room, anywhere you take notes. We dive much deeper into this in our full podcast episode, “Note Taking Develops Intelligence.” 

In the second part of this micro-series episode, we expand upon an example of how our self-concept impacts our ability to be popular. In our full episode titled “Learn to Be More Popular” we go much deeper into how being popular can impact our ability to learn and be successful.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

In the first part of this micro-series episode, we give an example of how our self-concept impacts our ability to be popular. In our full episode titled “Learn to Be More Popular” we go much deeper into how being popular can impact our ability to learn and be successful. If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

In the previous micro-series episode, we talked about why it’s important to recognize the massive impact that our attitudes have on our life. We go further in this episode to share an illustrative example of how this works.

Attitude impacts every aspect of our life, whether we recognize it or not. In this micro-series episode we talk about why it’s important to recognize this and how it can impact our success moving forward. Our full episode, “Attitudes to Make Learning Easy” explores ways to change our attitudes in a way that will benefit us and make learning easier.

How do we use short, medium, and long-term goals to best manage our time? In this micro-series episode we briefly touch on why these are important. We go much further into how to manage time and how to utilize goals to that effect in our full episode, “Get Time On Your Side.”

In this micro-series episode, we talk about a time where the techniques we cover in our full episode–“You Can Overcome Stagefright and Performance Anxiety”–helped a group overcome their performance anxiety. 

How can managing time well impact our success in school and in life? What happens when we can’t manage our time well? We touch on these questions briefly in this micro-series episode and go into much more depth in our full episode, “Get Time On Your Side.”If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

What is the difference between how a child engages with the world, the joy they get from learning and being curious, and how we often engage with the world now? We usually stop engaging from a place of curiosity, but that drive doesn’t go away deep down. We believe that learning and being curious are innate qualities of humans, and we just have to remember and unlock that instinctual drive to be curious. 

So often, we have a fear of failure that keeps us from reaching our goals or even allowing ourselves to imagine big goals for our future. If the idea of “failure” doesn’t exist, what are we afraid of? In this micro-series episode, we look at how we imagine the idea of failure and what that causes us to feel. In our episode “Failure Doesn’t Exist,” we go even further to explain how to overcome the fear of failure and set yourself up for the dynamic, successful life that you want.

What does shame feel like? Or entitlement? These are two big issues that can impact learning. Let’s take a look at what these feelings look like and how they influence our ability to learn and be successful. We cover strategies on how to mitigate shame and entitlement to be more successful and engage more fully with life in our full podcast, “Trapped by Shame and Entitlement.”

Today we’re doing something a little different and reposting our most popular and highly requested podcast; “Overcoming Overwhelm in Our Learning and Our Lives”.Feeling overwhelmed too often stops us from getting done what we need to in our lives. It very often stops students from getting their assignments done and doing well on tests. We share here very specific methods for eliminating that experience of being overwhelmed.

A lot of people we’ve worked with struggle to get out of bed or get started in the morning – the day just seems to drag by, and it’s hard to get going. There are many ways to address this. In this micro-series episode, we touch on just one simple way. We go much further into this strategy and cover a number of others in our full episode, “Start Your Day Right.”

Most of us can remember what it was like to be curious as a child, asking tons of questions to try and better understand the world around us. Unfortunately, school often doesn’t encourage curiosity within us and can actually discourage us from it. In this micro-series episode, we touch on what it’s like to re-engage with that child-like sense of curiosity. We go much deeper into this in our full episode, “Curiosity Accelerates Learning.”

Reading more has a significant impact on our ability to be successful in life. Not only does reading increase our ability to learn, but it can also help reduce stress, help develop emotional intelligence, further integrate neuro pathways, increase overall intelligence... and the list goes on. We often turn to screens for other forms of entertainment rather than reading, but that doesn't allow our imagination to engage, helping us to be more creative in our life. In this mini-series episode, we talk more about why it's important and so valuable to engage more heavily in reading.

While typically stress is seen as bad, something to be avoided, we introduce here the idea that certain types of stress can be beneficial to our learning and our development. We unpack this in much more depth, and provide strategies for managing bad stress and nurturing good types of stress in our full podcast episode “Put Stress Behind You.” If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

In this micro-series episode, we talk about the success story of a woman who was discouraged by her teachers and how we were able to help her overcome that limiting belief and recognize that she could learn how to learn quite successfully. Come take a listen and see what we’re capable of without imposing self-limiting beliefs.

If you notice your life isn’t going the way you want it to, you are in full control to change it. No one can keep you from creating the life you want. Change is also essential for success – we need to adapt and grow from what doesn’t work in our lives to reach our goals.  In this micro-series episode we discuss what really is change, and why it’s important for our success. You can find more on this in our full podcast episode titled “Steps to Bring About the Change We Want.”

Asking the right questions of ourselves can help us reach a higher level of success in our lives. We have to put in the work to look deeply at our answers and really seek to understand where we’re coming from and what we want; but with that attitude, these questions can give you a huge boost forward into the successful life that you want. In our full episode titled “Asking the Right Questions Ensures Success,” we dive much deeper into each question and why it’s important. We also provide suggestions for how to engage with the questions on a more fundamental level and get the most out of your exploration with them. 

Intelligence is not a static component of our being. In this mini-series episode, we discuss new research out of the University of Illinois in which the researchers examine various theories about the brain’s role and function with regard to intelligence.If you’re interested, you can find the research article here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/p...We have full podcasts and other mini-series episodes, which you can find here on our website: http://howyoulearn.org/

Oftentimes we can feel overwhelmed by the possibilities we see for our future. In this micro-series episode, we discuss why we feel that way and how we can overcome this feeling. We go over our rationale and strategies in much more depth in our full-length episodes, which you can find by searching for “overwhelm” on our website (learn-to-learn.org). 

As we approach 100 podcast episodes, we wanted to circle back to why we do this and what’s important to us here at Learn-To-Learn. In this micro-series episode, we touch briefly on what inspires us to do this podcast.

In this micro-series episode, we touch on why learning is important, even when we might already be good learners, great learners, even. Continuing to evolve and develop our ability to learn and engage with the world around us is crucial for our happiness and our sense of fulfillment in our life. If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

In this micro-series episode, we talk about beliefs and their importance for our foundation in learning. Get a taste of why they’re important, and then listen to our more recent full episodes to dive further into how to change your beliefs to set yourself up for the future you want.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Do you still have a child-like curiosity about learning where everything is fun and exciting? We asked college students this question, and here is one answer we got.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

If you ever have days where you just don't feel like getting up, finishing your homework, doing the finishing touches on a project, or anything, this mini-series episode is for you. We talk about some of the reasons why you might feel this way and some strategies to help you overcome the feeling that you just don't want to do it.If this was helpful, we have a huge range of other topics covered on our website. Come listen to our full and mini episodes here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Struggling with anxiety because of school is not uncommon. We asked students what their biggest challenges are with learning, and this is one response we had.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

We believe that being an auditory or hands-on learner is just a limiting way to think about it. You can learn to learn in so many ways to develop your curiosity and help you do better in school. If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Want to become a better leader? This short episode looks at a quote from Lao Tzu on how he viewed leadership, but our full episode takes this idea much further and provides actionable strategies for enhancing your leadership skills.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

What does your imagination do for you? Want to take it even further? This short episode touches on one small area of this, but we have a full podcast on enhancing your imagination that takes this much further.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

If you're someone who's struggled with anxiety, this video is for you. In this follow-up episode of our mini-series on anxiety, we talk about the physiological side of anxiety and what you can do physically to reduce your level of anxious feelings and keep your anxiety under control.You can find more mini-series episodes and full-podcast episodes on a wide range of topics on our website: http://howyoulearn.org/

Our imaginations are one of the most powerful tools that we have to learn and create our lives. The most creative and successful people have the best imaginations. But we don’t have to limit that to those people. We can develop amazing imaginations for ourselves. If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

What is your purpose? What is the reason that we’re here? Sometimes our life can feel empty if we don’t have the answers to these questions. In this short episode, we discuss the importance of figuring out our purpose.

We don't have to keep doing things the way that we've always been doing them. The things from our past DO NOT define us and it is up to us to define who we want to be in the future. In this short episode, we talk about why it's important to do just that.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

If you're someone who's struggled with anxiety, this video is for you. In this follow-up episode of our mini-series on anxiety, we talk about how underlying beliefs can change our self-perceptions and cause anxiety. We'll also discuss ways to identify and change those beliefs as they relate to our anxious feelings.You can find more mini-series episodes and full-podcast episodes on a wide range of topics on our website: http://howyoulearn.org/

Goals are what breathe life into your life. We often have a bunch of goals ranging from small things we want to big life goals, but we don't often have conscious goals that give our life a sense of purpose. In this short episode, we talk about the importance of setting these clear goals and how that can change your life.

We are very familiar with the feeling of "I don't want to be here," especially when things are difficult for us. In this short episode, we talk about the benefit of changing that perspective and share why being here is so, so worth it.

**This does not replace talking with your healthcare provider.**Struggling with depression can make it really difficult to function in the world.In this short, we walk through one of the most common reasons for feeling depressed, and a way to get out of that. 

From before we are born our brains begin to take on conditioning from the world around us. In this short episode, we talk about the importance of freeing ourselves from the grip of conditioning to regain full control of our lives.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and so many other topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Do you often find yourself wondering what could go wrong, or talking down to yourself?This has a huge impact on our ability to learn and to create the life we want (and to be successful in that life). We walk you through an easy way to adjust what we say to ourselves, which can have a great impact on not only the way we see ourselves, but how we're able to be successful.

If you're someone who's struggled with anxiety, this video is for you. In this follow-up episode of our mini-series on anxiety, we talk about two main reasons that people struggle with anxiety and discuss strategies to help you overcome that feeling.You can find more mini-series episodes and full-podcast episodes on a wide range of topics on our website: http://howyoulearn.org/

You are capable of doing anything. We've given strategies to help you recognize and capitalize on this in other podcast episodes, but in this short episode, we talk about one particular strategy and encourage you to try it now. You can always say you'll do it later, but why not take action and see how it changes your life?

What makes you really, truly happy? We explore this idea in this short, and give a suggestion on how to figure out what drives your happiness on a deeper, more fundamental level.

How do we keep our dreams alive? We all know the feeling of getting really excited for a goal or dream, only to let it fade away. We talk about that challenge in this short, and some strategies to not let our dreams die.

You may think you want a good grade, a new boyfriend or girlfriend, a new car, etc., but what is the reasoning behind that? What is the experience you're hoping to have by getting something new?Let's explore that in this short and see how we can identify what we really want.

In this mini-series episode, we discuss how brain development impacts our learning evolution. How can you further evolve your way of thinking? We start to address this question in this episode.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

How do you define success?There are traditional measures of "success" such as making lots of money, having an attractive partner, getting good grades, etc. but do those really define success?We would say they do not define success.Instead, we take a different approach, and we talk about that here.

What is your purpose in life? Do you know?We believe that understanding your purpose in life is what leads to that feeling of fulfillment that we all search for.Without understanding your purpose, how can you be truly fulfilled?We talk about this here and why it's so important to deeply know and understand your own sense of purpose.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

What does it mean to live your life big? We know what it feels like to feel small, and we see people that are confidently living life as their true self, but how do we do that?That's a question we talk about in this video; we'll walk through a strategy to engage with life as the person that you want to be, that you've always wanted to be.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

In this mini-series episode, we share a research article that just came out in March. The research shows experimental validation for one of the techniques we shared at the beginning of the podcast, and wanted to share the results with you.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Do you know what your core values are? Without knowing what we truly value, we're just left making decisions based on impulses and random inputs we get. 

Fear can control our lives and make it much more difficult to get where we want to be.We've discussed a number of ways to address fear in other podcasts, but we take a bit of a different approach in this mini-series episode. Try it out and let us know what you think!If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Do you feel stressed by school? Stress can feel all-consuming and make us feel completely overwhelmed. We understand how challenging it can be to step out of that state of being, and how difficult it can make doing even the most simple things.We walk through a quick and simple way to change your perspective on things that stress you out in this video to help you regain some control over how you feel.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Do you want to make your goals come more fully into fruition? Are you wanting to find more of a sense of purpose in life?In this mini series video, we look at some of the reasons why we aren't getting the results we want in our life, and some ways to get better results.

So many students have told us how they struggle to engage with their learning in school because there are bigger, seemingly more pressing things going on in the world. We address this concern and more here.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Having a clear understanding of our goals makes the difference in our lives to help us feel fulfilled and deeply happy.Without a clear vision of where we want to go, decisions we make are more random and we can struggle to feel motivated to work towards our future.We talk about the importance of finding what's truly important to you in this video, and about how to set those goals.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

Running into problems and challenges doesn't have to work against us. We can actually use those problems to grow and to learn.In this mini series we walk through a strategy to harness the power of working through challenges to fundamentally change how we are able to think about problems.If this is interesting and helpful to you, we dive much deeper into this and similar topics in our full podcast, which you can find here: http://howyoulearn.org/

*This is not medical advice.*In the 40+ years we’ve spent working with people, we’ve found that one of the most common reasons for people feeling down and depressed is their inability to see a future (or a way to that future) that they genuinely would be happy in. In this mini episode, we talk about a couple of ways to bridge the gap between where we are now and the future we want, one in which we can be happy, fulfilled, and genuinely engaged in. We have a full podcast coming out on this same topic in a few months, so if this is helpful be sure to let us know and we can let you know when the full episode is available. Keep an eye out for the full podcast and try out our other podcasts here: https://www.learn-to-learn.org/podcasts

We can often wonder, "what's the point?" There are a lot of things going wrong in the world right now - climate change, wars, etc. - and school asks students to do math homework? It can feel trivial and pointless at times.We understand how that can feel, and want to offer a perspective that we hope will help you feel motivated and create meaning in the world despite, even because of everything going on.

Having the ability to recognize patterns in school, life, and anything we learn gives us a higher level of intelligence and has a huge impact on the way we view the world.Developing the ability to recognize patterns on a more refined level can help us be successful, and lets us see the world with a deeper understanding.When it comes to learning, pattern recognition helps us learn more thoroughly, but it also makes learning easier.In this mini-series episode we walk through several ways to develop this skill and help you become better at recognizing patterns.We'd love to know what you think and what connections you make through the exercise we walk you through! Let us know in the comments or send us a message on our website!https://www.learn-to-learn.org

Why have we created the Learn-To-Learn podcast the way the have?We fundamentally believe in giving actionable how-to's instead of simply providing fleeting inspiration. Without understanding how to do something, the inspiration ultimately fades, while we want to help you create lasting results.In this mini-series episode we walk you through why we've created this podcast, and we hope you'll join us and try out our other podcast episodes!You can find the episodes and mini-series episodes on our website here https://learn-to-learn.org

Habits are crucial to how we engage with the world, and they ultimately dictate how easily and successfully we'll be able to reach our goals.Do you find it difficult to work through challenging projects? Or procrastinate studying? Or do you stop for a moment after finishing a successful project to recognize how that's helping you reach your goals?Every single one of our habits, both external and even the habits of how we think about things, can help us reach our goals if they are aligned.In this mini episode we go over some strategies to help identify existing internal and external habits, which is the first step in creating habits that will help us.

Gratitude has the power to completely change how we view the world, and can actually be used to get us out of feeling stuck. Have you ever felt incredibly grateful for someone or something that happened? We can help you use that feeling to actually advance your capability to learn and to help you get back in the groove when you feel off.Come learn how to use gratitude to create the life you want.

A lot of our friends and listeners have struggled to learn chemistry. With so many formulas, it became a tedious process trying to memorize them all. Chemistry can be so much more than that - it can be easy and actually fun and engaging to learn.We'll walk you through the method that the best chemists in the world use to learn chemistry. Try it out and see how it affects your learning!

We are often taught that we are visual learners, or auditory learners, maybe kinesthetic learners. While we may have preferences, that's just another way to limit our ability to learn. Here at Learn-to-Learn we believe that everyone has the capacity to learn, and learn well. In this mini series episode we cover some strategies to help you feel confident in your ability to be an amazing learner.To view the transcript for this podcast, please click here: Transcript

Did you recently not do as well on a test, work presentation, job interview as you wanted to? Failure can seem overwhelming and make it hard to progress sometimes. There are lots of perspectives on failure, and while can are helpful, we like to go about it a different way, to help you overcome the sense of failure and feel confident in your self concept.We have a number of other podcasts that can be helpful in this, and you can find them on our website athttps://learn-to-learn.org?utm_source...orhttps://howyoulearn.org

We live in challenging times and wanted to provide some encouragement as you go through it all.

Do you hate math? We can help you love it, which can help you improve and could even help you become the best in your class. Do you love math? We can help you use that love to get better at other skills that you don't like and don't feel you're as good at.In this mini episode we'll teach you the no BS way to learn to love math. We've worked with a number of students who hate math, and we've been able to help them not only learn to love math, but ultimately become much better learners of math.

If you're someone who's struggled with anxiety, this video is for you. In this episode of our mini series, we go over some tools and strategies to overcome anxiety and help you become the person you want to be.

Procrastination is something we all struggle with. It keeps us from doing homework, studying for a test, preparing for an interview, even from starting a big project at work. All of these problems are easily addressable and we'll show you how to not only alleviate your procrastination, but actually turn it into motivation.

Here at Learn-to-Learn we want to support you in your life by providing no BS, actionable strategies to learning how to learn. These are helpful if you're a student wanting to improve how you study for a test, an executive wanting to improve memory recall in meetings, or truly anyone wanting to learn how to be happier in their life. 

Studying for a big test? Preparing for an important interview? Getting ready for that hot date? The techniques we go over in this mini series on test preparation can help you not only ace the test, crush the interview, or hit it out of the park with your date, but can help you feel motivated and confident in creating whatever future you want for yourself.

How do I overcome the fear of public speaking? How to be confident while giving a presentation? These are some of the commonly asked questions for those of us who have stage fright. The good news is that we have some no BS, easy to understand tools to help you become a more confident public speaker, whether that's giving a presentation to a class, presenting research in a job interview, or speaking to a conference of 10,000 people.