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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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.
How to Write a Good Paragraph – deep dive
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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.
How to Write a Good Paragraph – deep dive
Would you like to know how to write an effective paragraph? There are three simple rules to follow which you can learn in this lesson.
How the Work Hustle Hurts You – 3 Way to Avoid Burnout with Shade Zahrani
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.
Structure your writing around one core idea
Leave a lasting memory using as few words as possible
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.
Build a Stronger Work Ethic
Seven habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey
Make your writing clearer and more persuasive
Business writing style – clarity, simplicity and emphasis
Give a Great Presentation by Engaging Your Audience
Choose Your Words Wisely When Making a Sales Pitch
Write Concisely and Clearly
Pinkcast. This is how to make progress every day.
Make yourself valuable, not irreplaceable
In a Rut. Try These Simple Approaches to Re-Energize Yourself
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.
Don’t Neglect Your Career While Focusing on Your Job
Stand Out During Your Next Presentation
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.
