Yesterday I attended the "Switch" bootcamp on the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill. Switch is a book written by brothers Chip and Dan Health about how to make positive changes in your life.
The seminar was from 9-5 in a large room. 5 people at a table. Awkward introductions, strained conversation until things kick off.
The secret to this seminar was...
1) We were asked to read the book before attending - This meant that Dan did not have to spend any time teaching us the Switch Framework. We just started learning how to put it into use.
2) We had numerous exercises throughout the day that helped us understand and utilize the framework. Dan didn't just lecture about the framework, he introduced a section and then we did an exercise.
3) Controlled Discussion - Just enough so we could learn from each other, but no one was allowed to dominate.
4) Just enough handouts and other materials to help but not to overwhelm. Dan used 5 in total.
5) Dan had an easy relaxed style. I didn't feel that there was going to be a big pitch for additional products on the way out the door. It felt like I was in college again, only I was going to get an "A" in the class.
6) My attitude was correct. I read the book, I liked it, I wanted to learn more. That made a major difference in how I utilized the day.
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