Why We Should Rethink the 3 ‘r’s of Education

By: Michael McQueen

Readin, writin’ and ‘rithmetic… I’m sure that if many of us Gen X and older were to return to our schooling days it may have resembled something like this. For generations, education has involved the rote learning of dates, formulas and quotes which are forgotten as soon as they are assessed.

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3 Everyday Enemies of Your Tenacity

By: Michael McQueen

Miriam is quick in the centre but loses heart. Joyce understands the game but could move a little quicker; Audrey places herself well but lacks height

I recently came across this extract from the sports notes section of the annual magazine from a girl’s school in the 1930s.[1]

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3 Ways to Shift from Monotony to Momentum When Working From Home

By: Michael McQueen

In a time that is characterised by confinement, disruption and chaos, maintaining a sense of momentum and productivity can prove beyond challenging. One of the biggest enemies of momentum is monotony and in a time like this, it seems as if the one dependable aspect of life is its monotony as it feels like we are all participating in a modern, viral version of Groundhog Day.

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