• The Secret to Learning & Problem-Solving in Life with Ben Orlin

  • Feb 25 2025
  • Durée: 1 h et 6 min
  • Podcast

The Secret to Learning & Problem-Solving in Life with Ben Orlin

  • Résumé

  • In this episode, math teacher and author Ben Orlin explores the secret to learning and problem-solving in life. He explains why struggling through challenges (in math and life) can actually be a good thing. Ben also discusses the unexpected power of humor and how we can rethink our approach to learning and change.

    Key Takeaways:

    • 05:16 – Struggle is a Sign of Learning, Not Failure
    • 13:27 – Why We Fear Math (And How to Overcome It)
    • 25:06 – The Role of Humor and Play in Learning
    • 27:36 – The Paradox of Change and the Infinite Steps of Progress
    • 22:03 – Why We Need to Step Away to Solve Problems
    • 50:27 – The Link Between Happiness and Expectations

    If you enjoyed this episode with Ben Orlin, check out these other episodes:

    How to Find Real Life in Stories with George Saunders

    Improvising in Life with Stephen Nachmanovitch

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