Oct 23, 2021How to improve your learning: The mind mapFind out how to revolutionise your learning through producing effective mind maps I still remember the discussion that changed my approach towards learning. It followed a late diagnosis of dyspraxia at the end of my first year at university. …Productivity9 min readProductivity9 min read
Apr 25, 2021How to improve your note taking: the Zettelkasten MethodOrganise your notes like a pro. In either a well-reasoned and sensible move, or in a fit of naïve enthusiasm, I have very recently started a PhD. With it, I thought I was long overdue audit on how I learn. …Productivity8 min readProductivity8 min read
Apr 3, 2021How to improve your memory: tips for information retentionNever find yourself searching for a fact or figure again! I do like a pub quiz. This is perhaps a strange(ish) way to start a post about how to improve your memory. It’s true that in most cases the pub quiz readers seemingly lose the ability to read (either that…Personal Development10 min readPersonal Development10 min read
Mar 28, 2021Travels through Europe: Part 1- AmsterdamReflections from an enthusiastic (slightly cynical) traveller. I am a firm believer in the positive power of words. For those in need of evidence (and some bad writing) you check out my life lesson ramblings at www.edugoat.com. Aside from a belief in self-improvement, though, I am also a big fan…Travel6 min readTravel6 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Feb 4, 2021What the media has got wrong about GameStopFrom someone who invested (a small amount) themselves. Please note, this is not financial advice. Anyone who knows me will state (pretty conclusively) that I am not a risk taker. I like to plan, I like to know what I’m getting myself in for. If you need evidence, I am…Investing8 min readInvesting8 min read
Jan 29, 2021The one phrase I live my life byHow strength can be found from adversity I subscribe to a certain motto. It is one that I developed many years ago. It would be nice to be able to share an inspirational story of its inception — however I couldn’t honestly pinpoint a specific point. …Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Jan 28, 2021The only strategies you need to know to keep yourself motivated.What my own journey to self improvement has taught me about achieving your goals. I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you how important self improvement is. The clue’s in the name, really. Over the past 10 months, I have made it my mission to try embrace the power…Motivation9 min readMotivation9 min read
Jan 25, 2021Change this one simple thing to revolutionise your lifeAnd, even better, it won’t cost you a single penny. It’s quite a grand claim. But it’s true. Don’t worry, I am not going to start selling you some magic beans or Peruvian Snake Oil. The solution is easier than you think. …Self Improvement9 min readSelf Improvement9 min read
Published inCurious·Jan 24, 2021How Adopting This Morning Routine Changed My LifeAnd how it can change yours, too (it even works with a 9–5 job). — It was the end of August 2020. The many months of the first UK National Covid-19 lockdown were drawing to a close. I teach (feel free to shower me with sympathy) and had spent the past 6 months furiously wrestling with online learning (to mixed success). With the new academic…Morning Routines8 min readMorning Routines8 min read
Jan 23, 2021Master the art of the explanation with these four tipsForever banish the blank stares and confused head scratching The other day, I experienced what you might call an awkward moment. In my life, awkward moments come along every day ending with the letter ‘y’. I am not unfamiliar with them. What, you may ask, was this rather embarrassing event? …Professional Development11 min readProfessional Development11 min read
