Answering the question by showing you my own progress Before I attempt to answer the elusive question, “how long does it take to learn piano?” Let me try and be the voice of authority by showing you my own experience of learning piano, how long it took and what I did to get to the …
Progress Isn’t Always Recognizable Have you seen the film Kung Fu Panda? Yes, that one with the big cuddly panda. If you haven’t, stop reading this post and watch it. It’s a great film! Just make sure to come back to this post once you’re done. In the early parts of the film, Po (the …
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Techniques To Take Control Of Your Attention With the aid of a computer we can accomplish a lot of work, however, it’s a double-edged sword. If left unchecked the same computer can be a distraction and make you lose focus. In this article I outline how to focus while working on your computer, allowing you …
To learn a new skill is a rewarding experience. It’s that sense of accomplishment that you did something productive with your time, but when was the last time you had that feeling? Take a moment and reflect on your life. How much have you developed since last year? How about the last three years? Look …
I can remember the time when I finally graduated from University and I told myself, That’s it. You’re done with education now, no more learning, no more school, and no more exams. All of that is behind you. How naïve I was to think like that. Fast forward 10 years later and I realised how …
“Allowing an app to send you push notifications is like allowing a store clerk to grab you by the ear and drag you into their store. You’re letting someone insert a commercial into your life anytime they want.” — David Pierce There I was sitting in front of my computer editing the latest video, I …
Let’s face it, mobile phones aren’t going anywhere. They’re so integrated into our lives and we rely on them so much that the majority of the population now suffer from ‘low battery anxiety’. No matter how hard we try we somehow find ourselves mindlessly checking our phones and wasting so much of our precious time. …
“Your life is determined by the actions you take consistently.” – Unknown The quote above is plain and simple, yet so many of us take it for granted. Want to be fit? Are you eating well and working out on a consistent basis? Want to play an instrument? How often do you practice? What else …
Your phone is a useful tool It’s projected that the total amount of smartphone users will blow past the 5 billion mark by 2019. Depending on how you use your device that sits in your pocket, it can either be used as a major distraction or a resourceful tool. With the majority of users leaning …
Education can get expensive. Believe me, I know. I’ve spent just over £15,000 to graduate with a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic & Media Design, it was money well spent (I do hope you’re able to note the sarcastic undertone). Forget about formal education. What about learning a practical set of hard skills? From learning …