How drifting from books to music hindered my learning journey
On one of my usual walks, with earphones plugged in, I was engrossed in a Blinkist book summary. As I wandered, I realized that my mind wasn’t fully absorbing the words I was hearing. “Time for a little breather,” I thought. With a flick, Spotify replaced Blinkist. Music has this magical way of rejuvenating me. Energized by the melodies, my walk continued with a spring in my step, but that intended break? It never happened. Instead, I found myself lost in the world of tunes.
Returning home, a twinge of frustration hit me. I had yet to finish what I had started on Blinkist. There was a tinge of regret – I knew deep down that revisiting and completing that session was unlikely, meaning I’d have to start from scratch. It was a missed opportunity, a lost moment of learning and growth.
Later on, an epiphany dawned on me. Though comforting, this pattern of drifting from books to music hindered my learning journey. It was like treading water – lots of effort but no progress. This insight sparked an idea, a solution to break the cycle. What if I could design something that seamlessly blended my listening sessions with music breaks, guiding me back to the text afterward? A tool that kept my learning structured and active and tracked my progress, boosting my motivation to dive deeper into the realms of knowledge.
This wasn’t just about changing a habit; it was about transforming how I learn.