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June 04, 2024

The Paradox of Failure: Why Our Worst Moments Define Our Best

The Paradox of Failure: Why Our Worst Moments Define Our Best
“"If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again."”

May 29, 2024

The Power of Struggle: Embracing the Growth Zone in Piano Lessons

The Power of Struggle: Embracing the Growth Zone in Piano Lessons
In the 1970s, psychologist Noel Burch introduced the "Four Stages of Learning" model. The first stage, "Unconscious Incompetence," is where we all begin. We don't know what we don't know. But as we start to learn, we move into the second stage, "Conscious Incompetence" - we become acutely aware of how much we have to learn. This is where the real growth happens, but it's also where almost everyone gives up. They hit a wall, get frustrated, and decide it's too hard. But here's the thing: that...