LESSONS
Personal Development is my favourite section on The Blue Tree. I hope you will like it too.
I firmly believe in personal growth and development. Learning about the world, people and ideas can make us better versions of ourselves, can it not? This, in turn, can lead to satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to have more of these things in my life 😉
List of areas
Personal Development section of The Blue Tree offers a breadth of knowledge in five areas.
There is a section about communication, writing, strategies for learning, TED talks and personal productivity.
Lessons in these five areas will help you become a better public speaker, write more persuasive emails, teach you how to learn, expand your knowledge of the world and help you be more productive.
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How Language Is Changing Today
Discover how social media, music, and online culture shape modern English through words like rizz, ghost, flex, and delulu.
Black Box Thinking
Mistakes can be our greatest teachers – if we learn from them. Black Box Thinking shows how embracing failure leads to real progress. Are you making the most of your mistakes?
Leverage Points – How to get unstuck in work and life – Dan Heath
Learn six ways you can fix what is not working well according to Dan Heath, the author or Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.
SECTION CATALOGUE
How Language Is Changing Today
Discover how social media, music, and online culture shape modern English through words like rizz, ghost, flex, and delulu.
Black Box Thinking
Mistakes can be our greatest teachers – if we learn from them. Black Box Thinking shows how embracing failure leads to real progress. Are you making the most of your mistakes?
Leverage Points – How to get unstuck in work and life – Dan Heath
Learn six ways you can fix what is not working well according to Dan Heath, the author or Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.
Try something new for 30 days by Matt Cutts
Have you heard about 30-dat challenges? Here’s a TED talk about this fun idea presented by Matt Cutts.
Personal Brand: Four Principles of Distinction by William Arruda
Learn four principles of managing your personal brand from the pioneer of the topic: William Arruda.
Grit by Angela Duckworth
What is a better predictor of success – talent or effort? This lesson answers this crucial question. It is based on a book by Angela Duckworth “Grit”.
Top 5 Communication Skills You Need
What are the top 5 skills you should master to elevate your career to the next level? Learn the answer from this lesson based on a video by Alex Lyon.
Silence your inner critic during an interview
Do you know who is your worst enemy during a job interview? Susan Peppercorn believes that it is your inner critic. Learn how to silence it in this lesson based on HBR Management Tip
A simple formula for making a great pitch
If there was a simple formula to a great speech, would you like to know what it is? Find out how to build an awesome presentation using the tops from an HBR article.
Magic Words by Jonah Berger
Learn about the power of little words from Jonah Berger’s book “Magic Words”. You might be surprised how these simple communication tactics can increase your persuasive power.
An ER doctor on triaging your “crazy busy” life by Darria Long
Get ready to learn practical strategies and tips from an expert on how to effectively manage the chaos and reclaim balance in your hectic lifestyle.
5 questions to guide your career choices
Are you on the right path professionally? Check out these five questions to guide your career choices. This lesson is based on Harvard Business Review management tip.
Unlimited memory by Kevin Horsley
Would you like to know how to remember words, events, names, etc. better? Here’re some great tips on how to improve your memory.
Seven habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey
Learn about Stephen Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people.
In a Rut. Try These Simple Approaches to Re-Energize Yourself
Do you feel in a rut perhaps? Do this lesson to learn some simple approaches to re-energize yourself. This lesson is based on an article from Harvard Business Review.
Break your procrastination habit
Learn how to break procrastination habit in this lesson based on an article from Harvard Business Review.
Pinkcast. The Drucker Memo
Learn how Drucker Memo can help you make better decisions. This lesson is based on Daniel Pink’s video.
How to Get Along with Difficult Colleagues
Learn how to get along with a difficult colleague at work. This lesson is based on an article from Harvard Business Review Management Tip.
When by Daniel Pink
Learn when to do your most important work taking account your circadian rhythm. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation about Daniel Pink’s book “When”.
Introduce Yourself with Confidence
Learn how to introduce yourself with confidence in a business context. This lesson is based on Harvard Business Review Management Tip.
Nail Your Answer to “Why Do You Want to Work Here”?
Learn how to answer the question “Why do you want to work here?”. This lesson is based on a HBR Management Tip.
12 RULES FOR LIFE by Jordan Peterson
Learn 2 rules from Jordan Peterson’s book “12 Rules for Life”. This lesson is based on a whiteboard animation by Productivity Game.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Learn how to make your habits stick by making them obvious, easy, attractive and satisfying. This lesson is based on James Clear’s book Atomic Habits.
Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time
Learn the difference between habit and routine. Find out how to use the power of tiny habits to change your life in this amazing animation by Kurzgesagt.
Briefing the big boss
Do you feel a bit intimidated when you have to go to the big boss’s office? Learn how to brief the big boss in this lesson based on HBR Management Tip.
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Did you know that the average life-span is about four thousand weeks? Follow Oliver Burkeman’s advice how to make the most of them all.
How to Disagree Without Being Divisive
What does it take to disagree without being divisive? Follow the advice from HBR Managament Tip.
How to Give Advice with Al Pittampalli
Would you like to learn how to give advice? Listen to this lecture by Al Pittampalli and learn when to give and when not to give advice.
The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin
Can learning be fun? Yes, it can. According to Josh Waizkin it can even be art. Learn about him and his amazing learning journey.
The Power of Stories
Do you like stories? Would you like to know what makes stories so powerful?