Hello there, Last week I wrote a blog post about the difference between the Performance Culture and Learning Culture — and another one on ‘Nancy Pearl’s Rule of 50‘, an interesting rule that will help you to quit the books you find boring. I also published my book notes for Wonder by R.J. Palacio lastContinue reading “Having a Nemesis – Sunday Clippings #13”
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
(9/10) The story of August Pullman (aka Auggie), a 10-year-old boy born with a rare craniofacial disorder and his experience of attending a school for the first time. The book is based on the themes of kindness, identity, bullying, acceptance and friendship.
Nancy Pearl’s Rule of 50
School has taught us to finish every book from the start. Students feel that it’s necessary to read every single word of the material because of its possibility of showing up on a test. However, this is one of the most unhealthy habits associated with reading. We need to change our mindset about quitting books. QuittingContinue reading “Nancy Pearl’s Rule of 50”
Performance Culture and Learning Culture
I came across this thought-provoking tweet by Adam Grant today. It’s the clash between Performance and Learning Culture. We hear more and more about the performance culture and are a part of it even though we understand that learning culture is about being true to ourselves. In fact, learning is the best way to reachContinue reading “Performance Culture and Learning Culture”
The Tongue and Quill
For decades, “The Tongue and Quill” manual has been used by the U.S. Air Force to improve their written and verbal communication skills. The Air Force communication is required to be exceptionally clear and direct. Unclear messages can cause expensive mistakes. Simplification of information and making each word count is vital in the military environment.Continue reading “The Tongue and Quill”
When Taking Advice
The thing about advice is that it just tries to make you well informed. In the end, you will have to make the decision yourself. You don’t get all the details you need, You don’t get it from the people who have the same perspective as you. Advice just tries to hint you towards theContinue reading “When Taking Advice”
Insecure Leaders – Sunday Clippings #12
Hello there, This week I wrote a new blog post that you might want to check out. It is about describing the block, an interesting problem solving-skill taken from Kiese Laymon’s recent interview. Moving on to the newsletter now. This week’s newsletter issue is inspired by a story by Hans Christian Anderson I recently re-read.Continue reading “Insecure Leaders – Sunday Clippings #12”
Describing the block
I recently came across an interesting piece of writing advice from author and essayist Kiese Laymon. In an interview with Literary Hub, he says, “With my head down, like I’m trying to concuss myself. I try to describe the “block” and once it’s described I decide what I need to go through it. Then youContinue reading “Describing the block”
Inflated Praise – Sunday Clippings #11
Hello there, This week I posted three new posts on the blog that you might want to check out: Good Reasoning on giving clear and accurate reasonings, Seeking Sacrifice on breaking out of the Gratification Trap and the difference between Opinions and Observations. Moving on to the newsletter now. This week’s issue is about InflatedContinue reading “Inflated Praise – Sunday Clippings #11”
Opinions and Observations
Opinions come from a very personal point of view, They portray a judgement I have formed about something or someone which may not necessarily be based on facts or knowledge. The opinions of two individuals are usually distinguishable. They might be based on assumptions that lead to changes in them over time. However, observations areContinue reading “Opinions and Observations”
Vedant Khanduja 