I was born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: a border city to El Paso, Texas. There, it is common to be exposed to English (e.g. Saturday morning cartoons, FM radio while driving, workplace and studies among others). Not 100% of the population is bilingual, but this continuous exposure to English pushes some "Juarenses" (people … Continue reading Science of productivity: Bilinguals
Science of productivity: Creativity (From Jazz to Mozart)
In this post, I want to provide you with a humbling perspective on the relationship of our brains with music. As a musician, I have always been fascinated by how a person (a musician) can develop and master an instrument. They say that your instrument is an extension of your body. Certainly, it is. Our … Continue reading Science of productivity: Creativity (From Jazz to Mozart)
The Science of Productivity: Human Intelligence
While contemporary and popular science is shifting its focus toward artificial intelligence, I think it is nice to go back to the aspects that make human intelligence human (for perspective purposes). These aspects orchestrate cognitive (or "mental") processes that allow us to observe, reason, question, learn, and recall facts and experiences. Have you ever questioned … Continue reading The Science of Productivity: Human Intelligence
The Science of Productivity: Psychological Safety
What comes to your mind when you hear the word "teamwork"? Depending on your cultural background, academic background and even your career orientation, this word can evoke a wide array of memories and associated feelings. Let me sketch an example: a nurse working on a night shift at a busy hospital is part of a … Continue reading The Science of Productivity: Psychological Safety
A CIÊNCIA DA PRODUTIVIDADE: MOTIVAÇÃO
2020 está sendo um ano maluco. A pandemia do novo coronavírus (Covid-19) teve um impacto sobre todos os principais sistemas mundialmente (sistema de saúde, econômico, educacional e de pesquisas). As medidas tomadas pelos países, como o confinamento e o distanciamento social são medidas efetivas paraaliviar o fardo da conhecida “saturação” desses sistemas citados. Desde o início … Continue reading A CIÊNCIA DA PRODUTIVIDADE: MOTIVAÇÃO
The Science of Productivity: Motivation
2020 has been a crazy year. The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all major systems globally (health system, economic, education, research). Measures taken by countries, such as lockdowns and social distancing are effective measures to relieve the burden of the so-called ''saturation'' of said systems. Since the lockdown started, we have been encouraged to … Continue reading The Science of Productivity: Motivation
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