Anti-Principles that Hinder Learning

Many of us have picked up bad learning habits simply because we didn’t know any better. This is rarely our fault. We observe what others do. We do what we are told. We become accustomed to expecting results far below what we are capable of achieving. We continue to believe there are things we cannot do because we are too stupid or lack talent. We place the blame on our perceived inadequacies rather than on using poor methods of learning.

Ignore How Your Brain Works

Force your brain to do boring unpleasant tasks.

Use rote memorization instead of letting your brain naturally internalize things.

Become Frustrated

Make learning boring frustrating labor.

If you don’t enjoy it, force yourself to keep going.

Forget About Learning Skills

Spend your time learning about things.

Don’t actually practice doing new things.

Use Deadlines, Goals, and Tests

Measure your progress by tests and standards.

Force yourself to meet deadlines and goals.

Ignore Your Uniqueness

Do things the way you are told to.

Copy what everyone else does.

Don't Adapt

Stay on the same track and keep pushing.

Keep going in the hope that hard work will eventually yield results.

Do What You are Told

Follow directions and do not question them.

Ignore the Big Picture

Spend your time mastering details.

Break everything up into small pieces.