We all have a moment where we sit down, ready to take on everything at once, and freeze. This week I share what my dissertation taught me about learning, growth, and why taking things one step at a time isn't a weakness — it's the science.

In this episode:

• Why even the most capable people freeze when they take on too much at once
• The zone of proximal development — what it is and why it matters for your everyday growth
• How scaffolding reduces the mental weight of complex tasks
• What Icarus can teach us about knowing our ceiling
• Why starting small isn't giving up — it's building up

Sources:

• The Influence of Scaffolding and Task Complexity on the Cognitive Load  ...