Dear Learners,

You know when you learn a new word and then it seems like you see it all the time? Well, you’re probably seeing it just as often as you used to, but now you know enough to pay attention to it.

The world is vast and our attention is a weak, wan flashlight beam. We can only illuminate a sliver of the world at any one time. But knowledge helps.

Learning new things isn’t just about putting more stuff inside of our brain; learning is about making our flashlight beam brighter and wider. Then, more of the world is visible, knowable, and lit up.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck