Becoming more intelligent
13 beautifully simple physics ideas to help you understand human behavior
These are 13 ideas from physics that predict human behavior. My physics education helped me gain a deeper understanding of the world and the universe.
Learn anything fast with this boxing training technique I used to learn physics
Discover how I went from failing high school to getting a degree in physics, all by learning how to box.
Developing foreign language skills
What follows are methods I’ve discovered and used to improve in all of these areas, which have, in turn, made it even easier to use and learn the language.
Passion into Profits: Pursue Your Interests for Income
Learn how to tell if a hobby is marketable and then how to craft a business plan to grow your brand.
Pimsleur language system review—old but still good
The Pimsleur language program offers a framework you can use to learn a language. I’ve used the program. Here are my experiences.
The Entropy Of Social Media
Finding order within the digital chaos of social media is akin to desiring clarity amid a storm. But it is possible. Here’s how.
4 Reasons not to major in physics
I love my physics degree and how it modified my thinking. With that said, here’s why you shouldn’t major in physics from someone who’s done it.
Why is calculus hard?
I failed calculus three times. On the 4th try, it clicked. I now have a BA in physics and a minor in math. Here’s how I finally learned calculus.
My Chess.com Chess Improvement Plan
This is a plan that I’ll be implementing to improve my rating on Chess.com in the rapid and daily games. Not for OTB but could work.
How to learn calculus (even if you’re bad at math)
I failed calculus three times. On the 4th try, it clicked. I now have a BA in physics and a minor in math. Here’s how I finally learned calculus.
7 ways to improve numeracy skills
This is bigger than just being good at math. Numbers are essential to life. Learn how to improve your numeracy skills in this lesson.
The 5 most important qualities of a good teacher
Being a great teacher boils down to 5 non-negotiable qualities. From my experience teaching and watching other teachers, I present them to you here.
12 reasons why math is important (and how to get better)
If one of these reasons to learn math motivates you to be a better student or makes your job as a teacher easier, then this list has done its job,
8 unexpected reasons why math is so hard
Math can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Part of making it easier is to understand why it’s challenging in the first place. This post explains it all.
The easy 4 step problem-solving process (+ examples)
This is the 4 step problem-solving process that I taught to my students for math problems, but it works for academic and social problems as well.
The 4 secret reasons why college is a huge waste of time
In this day and age, college is a bad idea for so many reasons. In this article, I tell you the four major ones AND give you some alternatives.
7 reasons why writing is important
There is no more effective method for organizing your thoughts than writing. Good writing is one of the most important skills that you can develop.
Is physics hard? How to learn basic physics
Physics isn’t hard. You just need a special approach to the math and theory involved. Here’s what you must do if you want to learn basic physics.
Going back to school at 30: 4 things to know
If you’re thinking about going back to school, read this first. I detail my observations and experiences being an adult student in college.
How to get better at math in 7 simple steps
How did I go from being a poor math student in high school to getting a degree in physics? If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I get better at math,” This article teaches you how.