AJ Alao

On active learning

My history of learning While studying at school I used conservative techniques to learn. Reading helped to get acquainted with information for the first time. Re-reading helped to solidify data. Doing practical tasks(and homework) to understand the gaps. Reading is great. We may retrieve a lot of info from it. The issue is: how wellContinue reading “On active learning”

How I Learned to Enjoy Networking

I used to hate the term “networking”. I remember walking home one day when I saw one of my friends rushing towards our career centre. When I asked why he was in such a hurry, he mentioned there was a networking event going on. He carefully explained that your network is your net worth. ItContinue reading “How I Learned to Enjoy Networking”

How to Win Friends Summary – by D. Carnegie (Book Summary)

As social animals, we crave acceptance from others. We don’t need everyone to like and accept us, but we do need some people to do so. That’s why we invest in friendships, participate in groups, and build relationships with our colleagues. While each of us excels in connecting with people in some ways, we struggleContinue reading “How to Win Friends Summary – by D. Carnegie (Book Summary)”

Handling Criticism

Nobody enjoys getting criticised. But the truth is, we all need criticism. Here’s how to handle it gracefully. I see people break down because of criticism. Inside of the workplace and outside. Sometimes it drives people to be pedant perfectionists and lose sight of what’s important. Others lose the will to carry on for fearContinue reading “Handling Criticism”

Find Meaning in Your Work

We all want to find meaning in our careers. This piece was inspired by a conversation I had recently with someone I have come to think of as a friend and they shared that the work they were doing did not bring them fulfilment, enjoyment, pleasure, happiness No one wants to spend time and energyContinue reading “Find Meaning in Your Work”

Stoicism

One of the main misconceptions is that philosophy is for the Oxbridge educated who wax poetic while drinking but I would argue that everyone is a philosopher. I state this, well, philosophy is the critical and systematic analysis of fundamental, ultimate, and very general problems. You have been doing it most of your life Stoicism,Continue reading “Stoicism”

Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman (book summary)

The Difference Between IQ and EQ Intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a number derived from a standardised intelligence test. IQ represents abilities such as: Visual and spatial processing Knowledge of the world Fluid reasoning Working memory and short-term memory Quantitative reasoning Emotional intelligence refers to a person’s ability to perceive, control, evaluate, and express emotions.Continue reading “Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman (book summary)”

Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely (book summary)

This book tells us we, humans, aren’t rational in our decisions sometimes. Moreover, there are fallacies we can predict, and create strategies to avoid irrationality in our thinking. Relativity We don’t usually choose things in absolute terms. We don’t an internal feeling to tell us how much things are worth. To have an approximate understandingContinue reading “Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely (book summary)”

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)

This book changed my ideology on sleep. Prior to this, I was drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day (often expresses), getting into bed at 2 am and waking up at 7 am. I thought I was a warrior but in fact, I was a sleep-deprived zombie. The amount of time you sleep is likeContinue reading “Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)”

SPIN Selling by Daniel Rackham (Book Summary)

Written by Neil Rackham, former president and founder of Huthwaite corporation, SPIN Selling is the most relevant in terms of sales because it addresses the most common sales problem. This book is dense with information so we will break this summary into 6 parts: The process Obtaining Commitment: Four Successful Actions Implied and Explicit NeedsContinue reading “SPIN Selling by Daniel Rackham (Book Summary)”