SHOW TOPIC:Josh Waitzkin brings the proof-of-work when it comes to deep learning and flow.  His techniques about learning to learn can be applied anything.  In this episode, Tali and Scott apply them to homeschooling.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why “life history” resources, namely biographies and autobiographies, make such great learning toolsJosh Waitzkin, the author of “The Art of Learning” describes concepts that can make us as parents better teachersThe techniques he describes can be used by anyone, any ageBecause humans relate to things emotionally, reading a living book is the best to get kids interested Waitzkin strategically thinks about the long term goal (although he does not use the word’s “low time preference”)Waitzkin epitomizes anit-fragileHe also goes into great depth about reaching “flow”Immediate feedback is key to flow and key to learningThese learning lessons can be applied to anythingYou can never out success the strength of your characterWaitzkin is a master of seeing the world from his opponents’ point of viewConstant feedback = adaptive learningBeing able to stay in flow when bad things happen is more than understanding your opponents, you really have to understand yourself“Staying soft” emphasizes the importance of finding a state of relaxed concentration, where one can perform at their best in the face of stress“Investing in loss” = seeking out learning from all setbacks and other forms of feedbackTeachers, like coaches, need to understand the natural inclinations of their studentsBalance of encouragement and correction is a fine line to walkImportance of always keeping a beginner’s mindThat sense of anti-fragility cannot happen if kids are always winning and not dealing with adversity (back to investment in loss)Visualization is powerful skill to teach kidsAnother ant-fragile habit to teach kids is to keep a learning journalDon’t trust.  Verify.  Listen to the audible book and pick just one thing that helps you and/or your kids.Effort trumps talent:  Tali challenges the cultural tendency to focus on talent and/or lack of talent, e.g., message to oneself “I’m not good at math”Waitzkin goes deep on everything he doesYou can use leverage technology to get all types of feedbackTrain kids to be able to focus in the middle of chaos because conditions are never going to be perfectFace your losses.  Don’t shy away from them.To succeed fast, fail fasterUse living books.  Have discussions about them with your kids.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:Josh Waitzkin’s “The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance”  AmazonOther Mentions"Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin AmazonThe movie ”Searching for Bobby Fischer”Daniel Coyle’s “The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.”  AmazonHAPPY TO HELP:Tali's Twitter @OrangeHatterPodScott's Twitter @ScottLindberg93Scott's nostr npub19jkuyl0wgrj8kccqzh2vnseeql9v98ptrx407ca9qjsrr4x5j9tsnxx0q6Free Market Kids' Twitter @FreeMarketKidsOrange Pill App @FreeMarketKidsFree Market Kids' games including HODL UP https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/gamesWAYS TO SUPPORT:We are essentially our own sponsors and are so grateful for all of you who support this show.  Thank you!Subscribe, like and share this podcast with othersVisit our “Free Market Kids“ for products like the Bitcoin mining game, HODL UP  https://www.freemarketkids.com,Enjoy a 21% DISCOUNT on pre-sales of the 2024 Halving Collectors edition of HODL UP https://www.freemarketkids.com/products/hodl-up-2024-halving-event-commemorative-editionCheck out Tali’s podcast by and for Bitcoin women, “Orange Hatter” https://www.orangehatter.com  Have fun with “Proof of Work Apparel” https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/proof-of-work-apparelSTANDING RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:Article "Homeschoolers Are Bitcoiners Who Don't Know It Yet" https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/parallels-between-homeschool-and-bitcoinTali’s “Quick Start” checklist  https://www.freemarketkids.com/blogs/i-want-to-start-homeschooling/i-want-to-start-homeschooling-quick-start-checklistMentioned in this episode:Aleia Free Market Kids Full