The neuroscience of not yet
The global philosophy of struggle
Mastering the internal reframe
007skaty Traditional Polynesian wayfinding teaches a unique approach to overcoming mistakes.
007skaty The Swedish Art of Lagom
We're not at the finish line yet, but this lagom pace is just right!

007skaty Drag the word yet into frustrated thoughts to discover how to turn limitations into possibilities.

007skaty Originating in post-WWII Japan, the philosophy of kaizen focuses on continuous improvement instead of instant perfection to achieve compounding growth.
What does the Japanese cultural philosophy of 'kaizen' literally translate to in English?
If you improve a skill by just 1% every day for a year, how much better will you physically or mentally be by the end of that year due to compounding?

007skaty West African weaving apprenticeships show the power of skills not fully mastered yet
In traditional West African Kente weaving cultures, how do master weavers view an apprentice's early, flawed attempts?
Which famous West African empire is historically renowned for its highly skilled Kente weavers who pass down complex geometric patterns?
Compounding growth: Improving a skill by just one percent every single day makes you nearly thirty-seven times better at it by the end of the year.
How did traditional Polynesian wayfinders view being pushed off course by unexpected ocean currents?
What did traditional Polynesian wayfinders rely on to navigate thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean without compasses or modern instruments?
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Psychologist Carol Dweck's 2006 studies showed how adding a simple adverb encourages students to endure difficult challenges.
What is the approximate English translation of the Swedish cultural concept 'lagom'?
Why is the Swedish cultural concept of 'lagom' highly beneficial for developing a healthy growth mindset?

