The Science of Success The Hard Truth About Psychology, Learning New Skills, & Making Mistakes with Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
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Oct 20, 2022 AI Snips
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Why Time Feels Faster As You Age
- Time feels faster with age because years become smaller proportions of your life and routines create fewer memorable landmarks.
- Creating new experiences and landmarks slows perceived time by increasing memorable events.
Schedule New Experiences Regularly
- Try new experiences even if they feel effortful because openness creates opportunities you can't foresee.
- Balance routine with novelty to keep life energized and expand future options.
Dyson Learned From Sawmill Cyclones
- James Dyson learned about industrial cyclones at sawmills and later applied that knowledge to redesign vacuum cleaners.
- He connected unrelated learning to solve a practical problem years after the original exposure.