Personal development for brains - Daretravels.com

We are all learning new things all the time, so why don’t get the most of what you want to learn. An article called “How to improve your study habits and remember better” are investigating the subject. The article is mainly written to students but the tips can be used by anyone.

It is talking about a very interesting subject, how people tend to move their assignments to the very last second. I believe this is very commen and I also believe it has to do with the sourroundings disturbing them. How wouldn’t want to play football with their friends instead of making some school work, or writing that job report.

My view on this is to always try to do your “has to’s” in the mornings, when you are fresh and alert. It always seems easier to do the “hard” stuff early. And also, when you get an assigment, try to get it done as fast as you can; the first day, first week and maybe first month depending on how big the project might be. The earlier you start, the easier it is for you to actually feel good about the project and get it done. And this means you will get more effective as well.

Found a very interesting report written by some scientists on what it takes to be an expert. The report is kind of long but I promise you, it is really worth reading.

Title: The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert perfomance

The report suggests that anyone really can be an expert on everything, it’s all about practice. And it does show some interesting facts on how the best violinists practice way more than average.

I personally think that they are dead on. I also believe in starting early and to not get the wrong habits, like watching to much TV, partying to much, lack of discipline etc.

What do you think?

*Update* October 5th, 2006:

Found a new article explaining further why expertise has to do with practice.

Okey, I read alot of articles and posts about personal development and I thought I was going to give you some of my favourite ones for you to read.

These articles have really helped me alot and given me some new great insights.

So, here they are:

Steve Pavlina:

Self discipline - Great article on what a big factor this is and how to achieve it.

30 days to success - Changing habits only for 30 days

How to discover your life purpose in 20 minutes

How to make money from your blog - Steve Pavlina’s story to making 200 dollars/month

Hot to become an early riser

Paul Graham:

How to do what you love

Good and bad procrastination

How to make wealth

There you have it. Read them now, they are really great. Do you have any recommendations on great personal development articles?