Learning vs Training: Progress Accelerant (#025)

Awareness of the subtle difference between learning and training can create radically different outcomes. In this solo espresso post, Al explores convergent and divergent thinking and why they both matter. Why learning without principle can be a waste and sometimes we've to lean into the discomfort to have the freedom to skilfully express ourselves.Topics explored:- Peter Sandeen's few key things that matter in marketing- Training is convergent, learning is more divergent- Teacher's Dilemma: Love of learning or teach for the exam- Language fluency and the discomfort and pain of the learning curve- Put in the discomfort so you can express yourself- Learning when it should be training: too open and esoteric- The horror of tactics and 'tricks'- Steal from Perry Marshall, but no context- Good hacks and bad hacks- "No flow without creativity", Steven Kotler- The concept, the principle, the application- The learning curve without the pain: Play, low stakes, high stakesIf you're interested in more visit ▶ https://almcbride.com/minicoursefor a free email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.If you enjoyed this episode of Dealing with Goliath Podcast, hit subscribe to hear about our latest episodes. If you're interested in more visit ▶ https://almcbride.com/minicoursefor a free email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.If you enjoyed this episode of Dealing with Goliath Podcast, hit subscribe to hear about our latest episodes.