Locus of control: do you believe you are in charge of what happens to you?
Your honest answer to that question shapes much of your life. Psychologists call it the locus of control, and it is humbling and empowering at the same time.
Learning from a Learner
Essays and videos on how people learn, why the basics matter, and what it means to take charge of your own education.
I am a math teacher who is still a student. I have a degree in math and physics, a master’s in electrical engineering, and a long list of things I had to learn the hard way. I run a tutoring business in Louisville, I work a fire truck every sixth night, and I serve in the Marine Corps Reserve. None of that came easily, and all of it came from learning.
This site is where I write about learning itself: the psychology of it, the habits that actually work, and the conviction behind all of it, which is that your mind, your soul and your character are gifts, and that what you do with them is up to you.
If you are new here, start with the four ideas on the Start Here page. If you would rather watch than read, the Watch page has the videos.