In this final part of our compelling trilogy, Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure, returns to uncover the psychology behind effective learning. Discover why failing first can drive deeper understanding, greater retention, and lasting mastery.
 Hosted by Aidan McCullen, this episode explores real-world strategies rooted in research—from the Zeigarnik Effect to motivational boosts like loss aversion, endowed progress, and goal gradients.
 Whether you're an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode offers tools to rethink failure as a powerful ally in personal growth and innovation.
 What You'll Learn:  -  Why failure can enhance memory and understanding 
-  The science of loss aversion and how to hack it for learning 
-  Endowed progress and goal gradient theory in practice 
-  How to spark curiosity and mastery in children and adults 
-  Building learning resilience and overcoming imposter syndrome 
-  A practical model for designing learning for yourself and others 
Resources & Links:  Timestamps (Chapters):00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
 00:38 Welcoming the Guest: Manu Kaur
 01:15 Understanding the Zeigarnik Effect
 04:00 Affective Boost Levels: Loss Aversion and Endowed Progress
 08:16 Goal Gradient and Personal Motivation
 12:44 Growth Mindset and Effort
 16:46 Children, Uncertainty, and Learning
 21:51 Achievement Goals vs. Mastery Goals
 26:27 Phenomenological Primitives and Learning
 29:01 Understanding the Role of Context in Learning
 31:49 The Power of Comparison and Contrast
 34:34 Learning Through Metaphors and Case Studies
 38:58 Addressing Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Challenges
 41:14 Productive Failure in Learning and Growth
 45:17 Designing Effective Learning Tasks
 49:44 The Importance of Affective Draw in Mastery
 56:13 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways