The Sunday Summary: Defining the problem, writing down ideas, and staying connected with others

In an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week.

Mon, July 15: Three ways of learning
You can learn from books, from others, or from your own experience. If you can do all three, everything will accelerate.

Tue, July 16: Define the problem
Sometimes the problem seems obvious, but it’s worth exploring a bit to make sure it is before you come up with the solution to the wrong problem.

Wed, July 17: Writing down an idea feels like a detour
“And while writing down an idea feels like a detour, extra time spent, not writing it down is the real waste of time, as it renders most of what we read as ineffectual.”

Thu, July 18: Change your defaults
What do you turn to when you’re bored? Is it worth rethinking that?

Fri, July 19: Multiplexity
“While we may want to categorize people into just work and personal buckets, real social networks do not seem to operate that way. And that is to our benefit. Research shows that not only does multiplexity help us become more aware of real-life opportunities, but it enhances our…