Two blog posts last week from Seth Godin resonated with me. The first explains how there are facts and they underpin everything; you have preference and tastes but they need to be in conjunction with basic facts.
The second highlights how people like to watch to learn. As Godin rightly points out:
…there are two uncomfortable pedagogical methods that lead to better learning outcomes:
“I don’t learn that way” – Seth Godin
Doing it poorly on the way to doing it better
Engaging with others in mutual support and exploration
You may have tastes and preferences in how you learn but the facts are clear; you will learn better through practice and reflecting with other people.
Lost and Desperate 