DIGITAL STARTUP SOCIETY BLOG — Bought a New Course Dig in Right Away

Taking a course, especially online, can be a pretty passive thing. In many cases, no one knows you are enrolled and would never know if you did or didn’t take any action. That’s why it can be easy to accumulate a bunch of digital coursework on your computer and no accountability to consume it. For the most part, you’ve got to create accountability for yourself to ensure success.  Holding yourself accountable isn’t hard once you make the commitment to an accountability strategy that works. There may not be a cookie-cutter way to hold everyone accountable, but there are some standards...

Making the decision to take a new course can be exhilarating. Signing up for a course can trigger excitement and anticipation. If the course includes friends in your industry it may feel like an invitation to a party of sorts. If you’re not careful, you could confuse taking a course with being entertained. Don’t lose the benefits of the course by failing to actively participate in what’s going on.  Actively tackling the course can help you translate the information into useful content for your unique business needs. Here are some tips that can help-   Top Tips to Make the...

Purchasing a course online or making an investment to attend a class in person can cost a lot. If you add travel to the mix, you may have more going out than coming in for a while. When you decide to purchase a new course, it’s important to ask how quickly you can recoup your investment. The answer may surprise you!   What’s Standing Between You and Recovering Your Investment?  It’s a good question to ask how long it will take to recoup your investment in a course before signing up. Buying on impulse is never a good idea and...

Finding a new course to enhance your skills or learn something new is exciting. It’s hard to beat an effective sales page with a clear call to action. If a course appeals to you, often it’s an easy Y.E.S. to purchase it. While deciding to invest in a course is an important first step, the steps you take after hitting the buy button may be even more important. If you’ve bought a new course, the best thing to do is dig in right away.  Many a desktop is cluttered with digital content that’s collecting metaphorical dust. Well-meaning students, believing the...

There are a variety of ways people learn. Most commonly, people fall into one of three categories. Most theories categorize learning styles as- Visual, or seeing content Auditory, or hearing content Kinesthetic, or being hands on with content Whether you learn best by seeing, hearing, or touching new material, there are universal practices that help all of us absorb material and benefit from it right away. Taking action and using the material in practical ways helps the brain internalize the content. When it comes to coursework for your business, implementing it as soon as possible connects the content to your...