Decisions are difficult and even more difficult if you know about the methods of decision making.   This episode discusses the various decision making models and then gives a pragmatic approach to decision making.   

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We all grow through a sequence of life changes.   My children are now adults and I am now a different kind of father.  Learning to deal with life's changes can be difficult and rewarding.   I share what wisdom I have about this change from my perspective.  


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I address one of the modern societal learning issues.   I talk about my personal journey toward compassion and tolerance.   

A Lament for Planet Earth - Original music by Paul Royle-Grimes all rights reserved. 

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The Transgender Issue an Argument for Justice

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In One Way or Another We All Transition

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A story from my youth.    Life shaping events that only help us learn when it is too late.   

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Gatekeeping is an obstacle to learning.

Taking look at the history of the word and several ways it occurs today.   

What can we do about it?

A night under the stars.   Original music by Paul Royle-Grimes copyright 2023 all rights reserved. 

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In this episode:

The importance of developing the skill to emulate for the purpose of learning.

Aretha Franklin

Frank Sinatra

Historical use of emulation

Oceans of Pluto:  Original Music by Paul Royle-Grimes (Planck Unit)  extended version on upcoming album - Stay tuned :)

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I interview Travis Krause:

Artist, Educator, Martial Artist, Fly Fisherman and Whiskey Enthusiast.   Travis and I discuss the path to becoming an artist and the river of knowledge that flows between learnings. 

Master teacher Vs. Master Learner

Ceramics and Paint

Fragrance as a way to understand the world. 

Motorsports 

Nature and Physical Culture

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In this Episode and exploration of an essential biochemical pathway in the brain and its relationship to motivation, curiosity and exploration. 

Included in this episode:
Brain nutrition
Exercise
The role of Purpose
Locus of Control
Vocabulary Word "Endeavor"
The value of curiosity and exploration. 

End of episode music:
Original EDM full length track;
"Galactic Soup"  Copyright 2023 Paul Royle-Grimes all rights reserved. 

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Becoming a Master Learner is essential for the teacher/student relationship.  This episode attempts to give insights into the intricate details of becoming a master learner, the traits of a master learner and the benefits of polymathmatic skill sets.  

The Episode is in two parts.  

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Trailer Music "Uplift" Composed and performed by Paul Royle-Grimes Copyright 2022. 

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Metacognition means literally thinking about thinking.   In this episode I help you to harness metacognition to become a master learner.   Using connections, reflections, and other techniques hack your inner dialogue. 


If you have questions or would like to share your metacognition expertise please send me an email at [email protected]

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