Experience is a great teacher, but without reflection, guidance and support we can learn negative lessons. IQ doesn’t predict how well we will learn, but we can accelerate our ability to learn. I describe the problem of passive learning and how we can engage with new ideas so we internalize them.

Experiment: Learning how to learn using the four stage learning cycle: 

 • Activists like to jump in to new experiences

 • Reflectors step back and review events

 • Theorists make mental models and predictions

 • Pragmatists like to plan how to apply ideas

Experiment: Journaling to make reflection a habit using six-way reflection

 • Backward (what worked in the past)

 • Forward (where am I going?)

 • Inward (values and attitudes) 

 • Outward (intention vs. impact) 

 • Downward (the view from the balcony) 

 • Upward (using your imagination) 

Experiment: Forming a Personal Board of Directors with key advisors:

 • Thinking partners you value for their objectivity

 • Allies who will support you when you need it

 • Advocates who have a seat at the table 

 • Mentors and coaches who will give new perspectives

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