by Hiroyo Saito | Feb 28, 2023 | books, habits, learning
In today’s fast-paced world, effective learning is crucial for personal and professional growth. In his latest book, “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy,” Daniel T. Willingham, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the...
by Hiroyo Saito | Dec 16, 2022 | books, habits, learning, mindset
🔄 Transform Midlife Crisis into Midlife Reinvention If you find yourself in midlife, you may be experiencing what is typically called a “midlife crisis.” You might think, “My life isn’t over yet. But I can’t keep doing what I’m doing now. I’ve got to find...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 28, 2022 | books, habits, learning
🧠 Focused Mode and Diffuse Mode You probably know that you need to focus on a task to produce high-quality work. But did you know that you actually need plenty of unfocused time for high-quality work as well? In another post, I wrote about two modes that the brain...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 10, 2022 | books, habits, learning
You often hear that you need to find your own voice and style to be “original.” Surprisingly, the best way to do that is to “copy and imitate.” You might think, “Isn’t that plagiarism?” Of course, you can’t copy and...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 7, 2022 | books, habits, learning, mindset
Embrace the power of intentional pauses in your daily life. While taking breaks might seem like an inconvenience, overcoming this mindset can lead to significant improvements in various aspects of your life. 😌 Pauses for Your Health Computer screens can cause...
by Hiroyo Saito | Sep 30, 2022 | books, learning, mindset
🌟 Embrace the Excitement of New Discoveries When was the last time you felt total joy because you learned something new? A new language? A new instrument? A new sport? A new trick? Kids learn new things every day, and they’re so happy when they do. You...
