Came across a book called Learning Python the Hard Way (Python is a programming language in addition to being a scary, freakin’ snake.) The title of this book … Doesn’t overpromise Sets reasonable expectations from the get-go Is realistic The website for the book states a learning paradox: “The Hard Way is Easier.”

If you wish your life was different, then change it. It’s never been easier. Set aside 10 hours a week. You can do it several ways: 2 hours a day, Monday through Friday 1 hour a day M-F and 2.5 hours each on Sat & Sun Negotiate a four day work week at work (10 read more »

Recently, Josh (my husband) got the kids started on video learning via Khan Academy. This is a site that hosts tons of video lessons on math and science with a few in history and other subjects (they intend to expand). The kids have been watching hours and hours of these lessons. Why? Because they earn read more »

A new study suggests that the optimal practice is about 50 percent task-oriented, 50 percent stimulus. An example of this is a good improv class (or any good arts class). You get a good amount of time doing scenes and the rest of the time watching scenes (or time practicing art while observing other people’s read more »