James Anderson is an Australian-based international speaker, author, and educator passionate about helping people become better learners. In today’s episode, we cover how to fast-track our improvement as swimmers, when and how to use feedback on our technique, as well how to develop the skill of learning for better results in our swimming, work and family lives.
- 02:53 Introduction to Learning and Learnership
- 04:27 Understanding the Difference: Being Taught vs. Learning
- 26:41 Different Levels of Learners
- 08:57 Differentiating Between Acceptable and Unacceptable Mistakes
- 12:05 Active Learning and Intentional Practice
- 14:56 Developing a Growth Mindset and Embracing Feedback
- 18:42 Transforming Feedback into Actionable Advice
- 24:32 Changing How You See Feedback
- 34:32 Comfort Zone vs. Learning Zone
- 38:25 Frustration as a Sign of Growth
- 45:43 Why Some Swimmers Get Faster Immediately, While Others Get Slower
- 47:20 Cultivating Habits of Mind
- 50:28 Get in touch with James!