How to get better at the things you care about
Eduardo Briceño - TED
Eduardo Briceño explains the difference between the performance zone and the learning zone, and why working hard is not the same as getting better.
Key takeaways
- The performance zone is about doing; the learning zone is about improving.
- Deliberate practice and feedback drive real development.
- Low-stakes spaces make it safe to make mistakes and learn.
Reflect on it
- How much of my week is spent in the learning zone?
- Where could I create a low-stakes space to practise a skill?
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Many of us work hard for years without getting much better. Eduardo Briceño explains why, and what to change.
Why it is worth 11 minutes
It is a clear, practical case for deliberate development - ideal for personal development plans and CPD reflection.
The key points
- The performance zone is about doing things as well as we can right now.
- The learning zone is about trying, practising and making mistakes so we improve.
- High performers move between both zones on purpose.
- Low-stakes spaces make it safe to learn and ask for feedback.
Where to go next
Pair it with a growth plan: see how to write SMART objectives and think about how your goal setting builds in learning time.
Turn it into CPD
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