Thursday, November 3, 2022

Lifelong Learning

"Be a learn-it-all not a know-it-all."

What and whom do you think about when you picture, "lifelong learner?" Make it ourselves.

Billionaire Steve Forbes reads at least fifty pages a day. Kevin Eastman reads two hours a day. Warren Buffett spends half his work day reading about companies. 

It's not just business people who read. Basketball 'bookworms' include Coach George Raveling, Mike Neighbors of Arkansas Women's basketball, Gregg Popovich, and Steve Kerr. 

Learners invest in ourselves. Have a plan. 

  • Take breaks. Twenty-five minutes on, five minutes off. 
  • Test ourselves. What did I just read? What are the key points. 
  • Use 'spaced repetition'. Don't cram. Go back to a subject at intervals. 
  • Think about analogies and derivatives. 
  • What would I do under these circumstances?
  • Consider how our communication impacts others. 
What not to do.
  • Don't tell ourselves, "it's too hard." 
  • Don't stop at problem discovery. Seek solutions. 
  • Don't be on an island. Leaders are communicators. 

Have a learning plan. 

  • Set aside time for learning.
  • Use learning resources about basketball and life. 
  • Read every day. 
  • Keep a journal (blog or diary).
  • Study video.  

Ask better questions?

  • What do we do to win?
  • How do we not lose? Avoid bad plays.
  • How can I teach better? 
Summary: 
- Become our vision of the learner.
- Set aside time. 
- Reflect on what we learn. 
- Stories are often good ways to share lessons. 
- Teach players what to avoid to prevent losing (bad plays).

Lagniappe. Handle it. 

Lagniappe 2. Mental toughness is a difference maker. Physical condition and mindfulness are two paths. 

Lagniappe 3. Be coachable. 

 

 

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