#ThirstyThursday Issue #202

Takeaways:

• Learning is most effective when you follow the experiential cycling model: experience, observe the result, reflect, and experiment again. Skipping this cycle leads to poor retention and shallow skill development.
• Cognitive overload is a real threat, and trying to absorb too much theory without enough practice slows down progress. The brain needs time and repetition to turn information into habits.
• To grow a skill efficiently, balance theory with practice. If you only have 5 hours a week to practice, you need to limit how much new information you take in. As your habits solidify and practice time increases, you can safely add more theory.

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Takeaways:

• The goal of your first cold email should be to get a reply, not a referral or coffee chat. Keep it light and easy to respond to.
• Position the person as an expert, then ask for advice between two options they can simply reply to (e.g. “Option 1”).
• After they reply, take action on their suggestion, then follow up to share progress and ask a follow-up question. This builds momentum and can eventually lead to a referral.

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Takeaways:

• Over-functioning for others isn’t kindness, it’s a form of self-abandonment. You don’t need to fix everything, absorb everyone’s emotions, or over-explain your boundaries to keep the peace.

• Let others carry their own emotional weight. You’re not responsible for managing everyone’s discomfort. It’s okay to let others sit with their feelings.

• Prioritize your peace, not false harmony. Stop contorting yourself to please the most difficult person in the room. You deserve joy too.

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Takeaways:

• Hate taping before painting? You’re not alone. Prepping with blue tape is the most annoying part of any paint project.
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