The Science of Learning: It’s Vital to Your Success

Have you ever wondered, ‘How do humans learn?’

John R. Miles
Science For Life

--

Young boy eager to learn using a flashlight and reading a book under his bed covers
Picture Credit: Pixabay

In order to learn anything, whether it is math, a foreign language, or how to dribble a soccer ball, you need to create and strengthen pathways in your brain. Think about the first time you tried to kick or throw a ball. Your first time doing it, you didn’t have a pathway for that movement in your brain. However, remember that feeling of when you have it down and don’t even have to think about it? That is muscle memory and a form of the science of learning principles.

Understanding the scientific process and neuroscience through which our brains learn helps you comprehend the best way by which you can assimilate knowledge and effectively apply it.

Evolution has made us the ultimate learning machine. We can optimize our ability to pursue a passion-struck life effectively by understanding the science behind learning and building our lives around intentional learning.

Let’s examine learning through the experience of Dr. Siddharth Warrier.

An example of how we learn: Dr. Siddharth Warrier

When Dr. Siddharth Warrier was thirteen years old, he started learning to play the guitar. However, he immediately began to face the…

--

--

John R. Miles
Science For Life

Award-winning author, Speaker, and Host of the #1 Passion Struck podcast. My mission is to guide you in becoming your best self. More at www.johnrmiles.com