I figured out a while ago that it takes me around six attempts to establish a new habit or change before it sticks.

So when it comes to writing a daily blog, this is attempt number two. Or possibly three, as I definitely failed at least once mid-blog on my initial attempt.

Blogging is a way of building my self-discipline daily-routine muscles.

So is language learning.

Cramming doesn’t work for learning vocabulary. A little bit each day works much better (and I can tell you, it really does work!).

What I’ve found is that when I enjoy the process of learning, not just the knowledge gained by my learning, I’m more consistent, enjoy myself more. As a by-product, I think I also learn more too!

The Reo Project | Day 84

Welcome to my little corner of the internet.

I believe that place matters.

Our connection to whatever little corner of the planet we find ourselves in, or choose to place ourselves on, matters.

I'm relentlessly curious and continually learning.

My interests are scattered across topics including property, strategy, acoustics, psychology, theology, systems theory, quantum physics and leadership. I read, listen, watch, and learn about whatever grabs my attention in the moment.

This is a learning experiment.

I come here to try to make sense of something I’ve come across, by writing about it.

I’m immersing myself in a new language.

I’m learning to speak Te Reo Māori, the language of the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand and one of our official languages. After spending 2020 studying, I’m figuring out how to keep the journey going outside the classroom.

You’re welcome to follow along.