Become an idea machine

From James Altucher
FAQ on How to Become an Idea Machine
"Inspiration is not like lightning. It doesn't strike. It's always there, like a deep well. Only by digging every day, do we get to tap into that well."

1. Write down 10 ideas every day.
2. Use a theme.
3. Some themes can be "Steps to execute yesterday's best idea."

Skilled learning

25 Things Skilled Learners Do Differently by Saga Briggs

Since most IQ scores fall into a very narrow range, why does learning vary so much by student? It is because of differences in learning process, which, kin itself, is a learned process.

It sounds circular and, to some extent, it is. You must learn in order to learn. It might be better to say that the learning process can be taught.

The implication is that the educational system should be teaching these skills early, so as to improve learning later on.