1. Yearbooks
There’s nothing revolutionary about yearbooks, having been produced for, well, years. This week I received Huit Denim’s yearbook; it’s a visual and informative treat. Browsing through this publication has made me think, should I produce a personal yearbook? The answer is yes, and this will be my next personal project. I may also start a separate yearbook for my Von Dirk project, which will hopefully help me find the spark to reignite this little side hustle.
2. Curiosity
I’m a curious person. I’m also interested in curious people and often ask others what makes them curious. Often, for me, it’s about discovery and understanding. I like to know how things work or don’t. In her article, Emily Parcell writes about using curiosity to Overcoming the Confidence Gap in Times of Transition. This is an approach I found interesting.
3. Learning
I’ve been using some time off to learn new things and revisit past learnings. I realised that I was never taught how to learn throughout my school years. This is a skill that was assumed. It’s only after spending over a decade working in online education that I’ve learned about learning. There are many mental models for learning, and this article from Scott H Young explains Ten Mental Models for Learning clearly.
4. ChatGPT
I’m not the only person thinking about ChatGPT service from OpenAI. Has AI finally become helpful? I think so, but what is the broader impact on society? I found this thread on Twitter interesting as it discusses ChatGPT from an educational point of view.
5. Enjoying the downtime
I mentioned last week that I was struggling to enjoy the present. Somehow taking time off and doing nothing productive made me feel guilty. However, I finally managed to switch off and let go this week, and it’s been great. Rather than trying to optimise my downtime, I’ve removed all todo’s and all lists, and it’s working. If you’re lucky enough to take some time off over this holiday, I hope you can let go and enjoy the moments.