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Limitless MindsMastering the Art of Learning: How Curiosity Drives Success with Trevor RaganIn this episode, performance coach and founder of The Learner Lab, Trevor Ragan, joins Josh Lifrak and Travis Thomas to explore what it truly means to learn how to learn. From childhood dreams and setbacks to working alongside elite coaches like Coach K and Karch Kiraly, Trevor reveals powerful lessons on curiosity, humility, and the mindset that fuels lasting growth.
2025-10-1457 min
Once There Was a PodcastS2Ep5: There Was a LearnerOur next guest is the founder of the Learning Lab, Trevor Ragan! Join us as we discuss how he went from trying out for Duke basketball to making sushi to helping people become better learners. Even more important than all of that, we discuss the role that storytelling has in that process. Join us as we have the most comprehensive discussion about the power of storytelling that Once There Was a Podcast has had yet!
Storytime: Quarter Catching
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2025-05-2645 min
The Power Company Climbing PodcastBOARD MEETINGS | Principle vs. Prescription in Climbing TrainingPrompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the final of those five aspects: principle vs. prescription in climbing training.
This episode originally aired on March 23, 2018.
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2025-02-2140 minThe Power Company Climbing PodcastBOARD MEETINGS | Should Climbers Train Where They Are or Where They Want To Be?Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the fourth of those five aspects: Training where you are currently instead of where you want to be.
Starting where you are is an important first step that is often missed.
This episode originally aired on March 22, 2018.
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2025-02-1329 minThe Power Company Climbing PodcastBOARD MEETINGS | Should Climbers Generalize or Specialize?Prompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the third of those five aspects: should climbers generalize or specialize?
There is a time to grow your skill set, but it can also be appropriate to focus on one aspect of it. But how do we know when to do which?
This episode originally aired on March 21, 2018.
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2025-02-0653 minThe Power Company Climbing PodcastBOARD MEETINGS | The Pros and Cons of Building Grade Pyramids vs. TowersPrompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the second of those five aspects: the pros and cons of building a grade pyramid vs. a tower.
Is one better than the other? When is each appropriate? How might one or the other impact your future climbing?
This episode originally aired on March 20, 2018.
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2025-01-3049 minThe Power Company Climbing PodcastBOARD MEETINGS | The Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in ClimbingPrompted by the phrase "Common sense isn't always common practice," from Trevor Ragan of Learner Lab, Nate and Kris sat down to discuss five aspects of climbing where they see this holding true. This is the first of those five aspects: the Quality vs. Quantity Conundrum in Climbing.
So what is it, where does it often happen, and how can we make sure we are getting the right thing – quality or quantity – in our climbing?
This episode originally aired on March 19, 2018.
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2025-01-2342 min
Talking PerformanceTrevor Ragan - Re Release of Episode 167 Welcome to another episode of Talking Performance! In this re-release, we’re revisiting an insightful conversation with Trevor Ragan from The Learner Lab. If you’re someone who's passionate about learning and growth, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Trevor shares some powerful strategies for improving your learning process while also addressing the often-overlooked connection between learning and anxiety. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just someone looking to elevate your skills, this conversation is for you. Let’s dive into how we can better navigate the challenges of learning and performance! Send us a text
2025-01-1858 min
The Mindset AdvantageUnleash the Power of Lifelong Learning with Trevor RaganTrevor Ragan is the founder of the Learning Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development.Trevor has worked with professional, college and olympic sports teams, Fortune 50 companies, prisons, and in hundreds of schools across the country. His workshops are designed to help people understand and apply important principles of development, in order to become better, more resilient learners. Topics-How to become a better learner -How to avoid the curse of expertise -How to teach growth mindset in schools...
2025-01-141h 01
The Scene Vault PodcastEpisode 325 -- Ken Ragan on Helping Son David Getting Started in RacingWe talked last week about some thefts that took place in the Atlanta garage and this week in the third and final installment of our interview with Ken Ragan, it gets even more serious with credit card after credit card getting boosted from team members. This time around, we get a high-stakes foot chase and … well … let’s just say some good ol’ fashioned frontier justice. Ken also remembers getting out of the sport, a near-miss ARCA win at Atlanta and helping his son David get started in the sport.When then tackle the August 2, 1984 issue of Gr...
2024-12-041h 15
Aspiring High PerformersTrevor Ragan: Psychological Safety Creates an Environment for GrowthIn this episode, Trevor also talks about how his identity has evolved along the way, from being someone who was obsessed with basketball to someone who is passionate about learning and helping others learn.
We discuss the importance of psychological safety for group learning and performance. We explore what psychological safety is, why it matters, and how to build it.
We also talk about overcoming fear, how we can take risks and be vulnerable without fear of judgment or punishment. This is essential for learning and growth. Trevor was able to pivot his career and become a successful learning expert...
2023-11-101h 13
The By Any Means Coaches PodcastTrevor Ragan (@learnerlab) talks zoo tiger vs jungle tiger, the importance of representation, growth mindset and feedbackTrevor does an amazing job breaking down, what can be pretty dense, science about learning. In the weeds, talking to the researchers about their work and applying it constantly to his own work and then creating content and making it super consumable for anyone listening Trevor and talk about a metaphor he coined "zoo tiger vs jungle tiger", what that means to him and how it applies to life and even sport. We talk a little about representation and why it's so important and even why we lack in that area sometimes, we talk about the mindset n...
2023-10-2554 min
Intentional PerformersTrevor Ragan on Learning to LearnTrevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development.
He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone that will listen.
He's worked with professional, college, and Olympic sports teams, Fortune 50 companies, prisons, and in hundreds of schools across the country. These workshops are designed to help people understand and apply important principles of development, in order to become better, more...
2023-09-131h 23
The Learner LabThe Surprising Power of Reflection with Giada Di StefanoA little bit of reflection can lead to a lot of benefits for learning and performance.Giada Di Stefano joins to discuss the her work on the surprising benefits of reflection.Her work shows how valuable it can be to the learning process and that in some situations it’s more beneficial than additional practice.We work through her paper that outlines:– the best strategies for reflection– when reflection is most effective– how we can use these strategies as individuals and leadersThis is a great episode for both...
2023-07-2517 minThe Learner LabHow to Change with Katy MilkmanWe can all change. But we usually don't. The good news: we can fix thisKaty Milkman is one of the world's leading experts on change and human behavior. She shares specific tools to overcome:– Laziness– Forgetfulness– Procrastination– Getting Started– Impulsivity– Conformity– ConfidenceQuick Links:Katy MilkmanWatch on YouTubeEpisode PageThe Learner LabKaty Milkman is the James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of...
2023-07-1825 minThe Learner LabThe New Era of Growth Mindset with David YeagerThere's been some exciting advancements in the world of growth mindset. David Yeager joins to share some of his latest research.– A quick growth mindset overview– Addressing growth mindset controversies– The new era of growth mindset– David Yeager: A Synergistic Mindset Intervention– Tips for building a growth mindset Quick Links:David YeagerThe Learner LabFull Show NotesWatch on YouTubeStress Mindset EpisodeDr. Yeager is an Associate...
2023-07-1129 min
Level-Up Learning ShowEp. 9 - Coaching Mindset Pt. 2 with Trevor RaganIn Pt. 2 of this 2 part episode, Jarod and Craig chat with Trevor Ragan of the Learner Lab. Trevor works with professional sports teams, schools, and fortune 500 companies around the world on the science of learning. Their discussion is centered on the topic of coaching and how we can help athletes take their mental and physical performance to the next level.
More about Trevor...
Hi! I’m Trevor Ragan,
I have the best job in the world.
My time is divided into three buckets:
1. Learning
Reading is a...
2023-06-2838 minThe Learner LabRethinking Stress: Why Stress Mindsets Matter with Kelly McGonigalThe way we think about stress can change the way it affects us. Understanding the way our mindsets impact stress is essential for better learning and leadership.Kelly McGonigal explains how it all works.Quick Links:Watch on YouTubeKelly McGonigalThe Upside of StressThe Learner Lab PodcastStudies:Jeremy Jamieson GRE StudyAlia Crum 2013Alia Crum 2023Kelly McGonigal is a...
2023-06-2726 minThe Learner LabRethinking Generational Labels with David Costanza and Cort RudolphBoomer, Gen X, Millennial - we use these labels all the time, but there's two problems:1. There's no scientific support for real generational differences2. Using the labels actually causes a bunch of problems, especially for learning & developmentTwo experts in the field, David Costanza & Cort Rudolph join us to to discuss:- the limits of traditional generational research- the problems that the perceived generational differences/ labels cause- a better way to think about group differencesQuick Links:David Costanza...
2023-06-2023 minThe Learner LabA Deep Dive into Hardiness with Paul BartoneHardiness is a strong predictor of our ability to deal with challenges and change. Decades of research shows it plays an important role in both learning and resilience. Yet, it doesn’t get enough attention – it’s time to change that.Quick Links:Watch on YouTubeHardiness by Paul BartoneThe Learner LabOne of the world’s leading experts in hardiness, Paul Bartone joins to talk about his research. We focus on why hardiness is an important topic for learning, and differen...
2023-06-1319 minThe Learner LabOvercoming the Outcome Bias with Annie Duke and Övül SezerOutcome Bias Outcome Bias is a common trap we all fall into, when we judge a decision based on the results, instead of looking at the process itself. This impacts learning, leadership, and decision making more than we realize. Annie Duke and Övül Sezer show us how to change that.Quick Links:Learner Lab Podcast Annie DukeÖvül SezerThe Learner Lab WebsiteAnnie Duke is an author, speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, as well as Special Part...
2023-06-0624 minLevel-Up Learning ShowEp. 8 - Coaching Mindset with Trevor Ragan of the Learner LabJarod and Craig chat with Trevor Ragan of the Learner Lab. Trevor works with professional sports teams, schools, and fortune 500 companies around the world on the science of learning.
Their discussion is centered on the topic of coaching and how we can help athletes take their mental and physical performance to the next level.
Check out all the show notes over on our website at https://www.aealearningonline.org/leveluplearning
2023-06-0346 minThe Learner LabThe Curse of Expertise with Ting ZhangGaining experience and expertise is great for us – as individuals. However, research shows, this can hurt our capacity to connect with, lead, and advise others. This is called the curse of expertise and to become a more effective leaders we need to understand what it is and how to avoid it.Ting Zhang, from Harvard Business School, outlines her research on the curse of expertise – focusing on what it is, why it matters, and strategies we can use to avoid it.Quick Links:Watch on YouTubeTing ZhangThe...
2023-05-3014 min
The Coaches Network PodcastArchive: Jungle vs Zoo Tiger with Trevor RaganEpisode #237 of The Coaches Network Podcast.There's been a lot of exciting work on going behind the scenes, and as we approach 250 episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, and we've been growing week after week in our listenership, we thought I'd be a great time highlight some of the great guests we've had over the past 2 years. So over the next few weeks we'll be releasing re-run's of some our top episodes, alongside continuing to bring some great new content and episodes.This weeks episode is one from the archives, a discussion with Trevor Ragan...
2023-02-031h 01
The Power Company Climbing PodcastREMIX | PROCESS (featuring Alex Megos, Sam Elias, Arno Ilgner and Trevor Ragan)“It's all about the process.”
Sure, the journey is important, but so is the destination. It's not all about the journey. It’s about mapping out the journey that gets you to the intended destination. So is there a way to care about the outcome without making it the focus?
In this REMIX episode, we'll hear from athletes Sam Elias and Alex Megos, learning expert Trevor Regan, and mental training coach Arno Ilgner about how we can care about the outcome, but stay focused on the process.
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2023-01-0528 minTalking PerformanceEp 114 - 2022 Review #1 - Trevor Ragan, Bill Bestic, Mark MathewsAs it is that time of the year, I have been reviewing the show and thought I would do some mash up episodes which may inspire you to go back and re listen. There have been a few themes throughout 2022 and I have tried to group the episodes with others of a similar themeI have really enjoyed the process. I get so much value out of doing these podcasts and I hope you are able to get some takeaways too.I have some great guests lined up for 2023 and look forward to g...
2023-01-0154 minTalking PerformanceEp 111 - Mash Up Episode with Jonah Oliver, Trevor Ragan & Mark MathewsThis week I have decided to do a mash up, inspired by my good friend Bryce Hamer. These three episodes came from earlier in the year and speak to themes confidence, nervousness and embracing what comes with that.My 3 guests are Jonah Oliver, Trevor Ragan and Mark Mathews.Jonah Oliver is a Psychologist based in Australia and works with some of the best athletes in the world. Trevor Ragan has done some amazing work in understanding learning and has a great audiobook available on his podcast. Mark Mathews is a big...
2022-11-2034 min
Let's Make Work HumanLearning is Leadership with Trevor Ragan We've probably all had moments at a job when it was assumed that we could learn and grow through means that actually don't work. An unsafe work environment, telling ourselves to "calm down!" in situations that are uber stressful, feeling like we need to understand certain skills that we haven't practiced yet, and then feeling less-than when we can't..... yeah. Know what we mean? On this electric episode, we met up with Trevor Ragan, the creator of Learner Lab. Trev and Moe did a deep dive into the science of learning, and how it correlates with work environments. Validation...
2022-09-2254 min
Coach D PodcastLearning Is A Skill Ft Trevor RaganIn this episode I'm joined with an accomplished guest who specialises on the mental as it relates to learning. Trevor Ragan has dedicated over 10 years into the ability to learn effectively having done workshops with Ferrari, Volleyball Canada, Team USA and UCLA Football. We discuss how to appreciate learning 7:50, 12:28 Learning is a skill, 15:00 Order of learning, 16:50 Importance of having a growing mindset, Patterns of successful coaches, Mistakes to avoid when learning & more. Be sure to follow Trevor on IG https://instagram.com/learnerlab?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=. Webiste: http://www.trevorragan.com/ where you can find out more about his...
2022-06-241h 23
Mindset Coach Academy Podcast380 | Guest Interview: Trevor RaganToday on the podcast, I am joined by author, podcast host, founder of Train Ugly and the Learner Lab; my friend and fellow lifelong student, Trevor Ragan!
Working with best selling authors, Olympic coaches, professional athletes, renowned professors, and thousands of coaches, teachers, students, and players from all over the world, Trevor is (in his words) “On an adventure to understand the science of how to become a better learner”.
Due to his years and years of research, boots-on-the-ground, and behind-the-scenes, Trevor has a special ability to dissect and synthesize really complicated concepts and research into exe...
2022-05-2555 min
Lyfe BoostOvercoming Principles through Growth Mindset and Learning with Trevor Ragan (S.2 E3)Hello Everyone! Welcome back to Lyfe Boost! I'm excited to have the pleasure of speaking with Trevor Regan. Trevor Regan is the founder of Train Ugly and the host of the podcast channel “The Learner Lab." He helps individuals, teams and organizations become better learners. He has delivered over a few hundred workshops to people of all ages and all walks of life about learning. From working in prisons, schools, with MLB teams, Olympic teams, Fortune 500 Companies and much more. Trevor has created a positive impact in the world of learning. He provides ways how to learn better by divi...
2022-05-2549 min
The Learner LabBonus episode - The Culture Playbook with Daniel CoyleDaniel Coyle joins the podcast to discuss his new book: The Culture PlaybookDaniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians.Quick Links:Daniel Coyle's websiteThe Learner Lab website
2022-04-2741 minTalking PerformanceTrevor Ragan - Episode 87 Talking PerformanceThis weeks guest is Trevor Ragan from The Learner Lab which is one of my favourite places to hang out as it has so much great content.When I reached out to Trevor I thought it was ambitious as I'm sure he is a busy man, to my surprise he replied within minutes saying he would love to come on. His curiosity and enthusiasm for this topic of learning shines brightly through out the podcast and he offers so many wonderful insights and strategies to help us all break down the barriers of learning new s...
2022-02-2058 minThe Learner LabAudiobook: Chapters 17-18 Taking ActionLearning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.The best news: learning is a skill – one that anyone can get better at.This book will provide the tools and science to help you do just that.Learner Lab WebsiteTrevor RaganLearner the AudiobookEpisode 5 Overview:- How to become a better learner- Learner action plan
2021-12-1332 min
The Group Project Podcast#96: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Trevor Ragan about his New Book!Trevor Ragan - founder of Train Ugly and The Learner Lab - gives us a behind the scenes look at his new book!
2021-12-0243 minThe Learner LabAudiobook: Chapters 13-16 ResilienceLearning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.The best news: learning is a skill – one that anyone can get better at.This book will provide the tools and science to help you do just that.Learner Lab WebsiteTrevor RaganLearner the AudiobookThe End of Trauma by George BonannoChapters & Release Schedule:
2021-11-2247 minThe Learner LabAudiobook: Chapters 9-12 Overcoming FearLearning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.The best news: learning is a skill – one that anyone can get better at.This book will provide the tools and science to help you do just that.Learner Lab WebsiteTrevor RaganLearner the AudiobookEpisode Overview:- How fear impacts learning- How our default approach to de...
2021-11-0146 min
Way of Champions Podcast#244 Trevor Ragan Returns to Discuss His New Book Learner: How to Get Better at Getting BetterTrevor Ragan is one of my favorite people to speak with. He is the Founder of The Learner Lab (formerly Train Ugly) and host of the Learner Lab Podcast, two of the best resources for all things mindset, performance, and of course, learning and how to get better at getting better. I am most excited about his new book Learner, which he is currently releasing FOR FREE in audiobook form, four chapters at a time, on the Learner Lab Podcast. The book talks explores so many topics that will make you a better coach, a better parent, a better...
2021-10-291h 03The Learner LabAudiobook: Chapters 5-8 Growth MindsetLearning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.The best news: learning is a skill – one that anyone can get better at.This book will provide the tools and science to help you do just that.LarryWilkins.comLearner Lab WebsiteTrevor RaganLearner the AudiobookEpisode Overview:- Growth mindset deep dive...
2021-10-2645 minThe Learner LabAudiobook: Chapters 1-4 Jungle TigerLearning is the most important skill. Great learners are agile, resilient, and adaptable. Great learners can acquire new skills when new demands arise. In times of change, learners will thrive.The best news: learning is a skill – one that anyone can get better at.This book will provide the tools and science to help you do just that.Learner Lab WebsiteTrevor RaganLearner the AudiobookChapters & Release Schedule:Episode 1 – Oct 19Chapter 1 – RudyChapter 2 – Why Learning...
2021-10-1927 minThe Learner LabSeason 3 Trailer - Learner the AudiobookWe wrote a book. But instead of selling it to you, we're going to present the whole thing, right here, in an audiobook format, for free.We'll drop a few chapters each week!For contact information + more free learning resources visit:www.thelearnerlab.com
2021-10-1201 min
The Backwards Podcast#12 - Trevor Ragan: 21st Century Skills Are Built Not Born (Growth Mindset Like A Jungle Tiger)As the popularity of “Growth Mindset” has flourished over the past few years, we’ve seen many articles, books, and resources come out about how kids should be taught to have a growth mindset, over a fixed mindset. Yet, a lot of the talk around this switch in mindset is focused on what you believe will happen, versus the actual results. In my recent conversation with Trevor Ragan (founder of TrainUgly.com) we talk about all things “growth mindset” and the important distinction that happens when we see for ourselves that skills are built, not born.
2021-10-0444 min
Living Your Greatness#22 Trevor Ragan: Overcoming Fear, Building a Growth Mindset and Learning Like a Jungle TigerTrevor Ragan is the Co-Owner of the Learner Lab. Trevor understands the science of how to become a better learner. Trevor has worked with best-selling authors, olympic coaches, professional athletes, professors, and thousands of coaches, teachers, students, and players from all over the world. These experiences have helped Trevor understand some incredibly important research and concepts in the fields of motor learning, performance science, and psychology that can make a huge difference in the learning process. In this episode, Trevor starts by summarizing his popular TedX Talk on YouTube called "Learning Like a Jun...
2021-07-0944 min
The Coaches Network PodcastBecoming a Better Learner with Trevor RaganEpisode #114 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is the incredible Trevor Ragan. Trevor is the founder of 'Train Ugly' & 'The Learner Lab'. Trevor joins CoachYas to discuss his journey, as well how we can become better learners. Another fascinating conversation Enjoy!And if you missed the first time Trevor was on you can click here to go straight to episode. Enjoy & please don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast an leave us a review!Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Ne...
2021-06-251h 00
Book Insights PodcastBook Lounge - Mindset by Carol Dweck with guest Trevor RaganToday in the Book Lounge, Tom & Karin discuss the book Mindset with special guest Trevor Ragan.
Each week Book Insights creator and author of The 50 Classics Series Tom Butler-Bowdon and Memo’d Program Manager Karin Richey invite you to join their fun and casual conversation about the book of the week. Hear what they love it about, what they don’t, how they rate it, and how it can advance your work and life. You’ll learn why it was selected to be part of the curated list of Book Insights, and what’s new with the book or...
2021-06-0954 min
Bats Left Throws RightBats Left Throws Right Episode 18 with Trevor RaganTrainUgly.com founder Trevor Ragan joins Bats Left Throws Right to discuss his research in motor learning, psychology, and performance science. Trevor has worked with olympic coaches, professional athletes, renowned professors, and thousands of coaches in honing his expertise. Join us to learn more about his cutting edge training practices. Hosted by Jack Aylmer with co-hosts Sal and Peter LoDuca.
2021-05-041h 00
The Coaches Club Podcast4. Trevor Ragan - Improving Practices and Handling EmotionsGet a FREE copy of the notes from this episode at transformsport.org/podnotes
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2021-04-2542 min
The Coaches Club Podcast4. Trevor Ragan - Improving Practices and Handling EmotionsGet the FREE podcast notes: CoachesClubPod.comLearn more about The Coaches Club: CoachesClub.CommunityConnect with Trevor Ragan:thelearnerlab.com@learner_labConnect with The Coaches Club:@coachesclub_@lukegromerluke@transformsport.org
2021-04-2542 min
No Off Season Podcast12. Trevor Ragan "Becoming THE Jungle Tiger"Trevor Ragan is the Founder of The Learner Lab formerly known as "Train Ugly' We dive into a wide range of topics with Trevor including: 1.) Motor Learning and how to incorporate it into basketball for the best results. 2.) Small Sided Games and how it has a great blend between involvement of the athlete and real game decision making. 3.) Becoming a "Jungle Tiger' 4.) Reframing fear to allow you to push your comfort zone for maximum improvement.
2021-02-1043 min
Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience#13: Fear in Education - Trevor RaganFear is something that we can all relate to in education settings and in our daily lives. We all feel fear at some time or another. How can we help students, teachers, and staff succeed when facing fear? Trevor Ragan, from the Learner Lab, breaks down some of the research that guides our thinking and addresses our common misconceptions.
Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you’d like to contact us about the sh...
2021-01-1316 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastKeys to Effective Learning (Trevor Ragan)Trevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab, critically renowned speaker, and workshop creator. Hunter tag teams with his friend, Taylor, to talk with Trevor about a variety of topics under the umbrella of how humans learn: Helping students/teachers embrace struggle, the power of emotional intelligence, a unique lens on growth mindset and its connection to skill acquisition, and MORE!
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2020-11-1642 min
The Athletic Evolution PodcastTrevor Ragan (The Learner Lab): Don't train in the Zoo to compete in the Jungle.Trevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development. He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone that will listen. He's worked with professional, college, and olympic sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, prisons, and in hundreds of schools across the country. These workshops are designed to help people understand and apply important principles of development, in order to become better, more resilient learners.
2020-10-1650 min
The Coaches Network PodcastThe Jungle Tiger vs The Zoo Tiger with Trevor Ragan (How To Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable)Episode 30 of #TheCoachesNetwork PodcastThis weeks guest is Trevor Ragan. Trevor is the founder of 'Train Ugly' & 'The Learner Lab'. Trevor joins CoachYas to discuss his journey, as well as discussing how and what it looks like to train in the ugly zone. Enjoy!Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup...
2020-10-131h 01The Group Project Podcast#29: Trevor Ragan on Becoming a Great Learner, the Importance of Storytelling, Presenting to 7th Graders, and Why Students Should Create PodcastsTrevor Ragan - founder of Train Ugly and The Learner Lab - shares his thoughts on what it takes to become a great learner, the importance of great storytelling, the benefits of presenting to 7th grade students, and why every student should be asked to create podcasts.
2020-09-251h 00
Learning to Fight! Conversations in Combat Skill#6. Block Vs Random Practice! A conversation with Train Ugly founder and Learning OG Trevor Ragan.Send a textIn this 6th episode I talk with founder and creator of "Train Ugly'' and ''The Learner Lab'', Trevor Ragan.Trevor, is an educator, coach and practice design consultant across several sports, working including, basketball, baseball and rugby.For the last decade, Trevor has been at the forefront of a mission to optimize coaching, learning and training philosophies. In this discussion we explore the principles of randomizing and adding variability to practice and how it can be used to design more effective and authentic training environments. Trevor's...
2020-08-281h 07
Love What You PlayTrain Ugly | Trevor RaganTrevor Ragan is the founder of Train Ugly and the Learner Lab, platforms dedicated to understanding and sharing the science of becoming a better learner. You can find Trevor on the Learner Lab Podcast here: https://trainugly.com/learner-lab-podcast/
Table of Contents
0:00 - Introduction
4:00 - Top 3 characteristics of sports coaches
5:30 - Founding Train Ugly
13:30 - Importance of making mistakes
17:30 - Pushing your comfort zone
28:00 - Giving feedback
32:00 - Developing critical skills
41:00 - The dangers of specializing too early
46:00 - Book...
2020-06-2950 min
We Will Get Through ThisHow To Train Ugly With Trevor Ragan, the Learners LearnerI love the power of thinking about your thinking. This is where sustainable learning truly happens. Not in the telling. Not in the doing. But in the reflection on what’s happening. When you see patterns, you learn to manage them. My guest today is Trevor Ragan, the founder of The Learner Lab, an educational website that helps unpack and share the science of learning and development. Trevor spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone wh...
2020-06-0800 min
The Mental CastTrevor Ragan Interview (S2:E01)In the Season 2 premiere, we sit down with Trevor Ragan from The Learner Lab. I wanted to hear his story of going from the Midwest to Duke basketball to Train Ugly to the future. Trevor has been on a lot of podcasts and the speaking circuit a lot recently, so I wanted to do something a little different and talk about him. I had a great time and I think he enjoyed it as well. Please check out all of his links below and give his great podcast a listen.
Show: Season 2- Episode 01 (June 2020)
Host: Dan Mi...
2020-06-0141 min
Sleep Eat Perform RepeatEpisode #64 with Trevor Ragan - 'learner lab' and jungle tiger teacherToday we spoke to Trevor Ragan- a man on a mission to discover and share the science of better learning; think of him as a learning and research translator for us all.
Everyone can become a better learner- learn the building blocks during this chat. We discuss growth mindset, fear, uncertainty and many other things.
Please subscribe to Trevors' excellent podcast- 'Learner Lab podcast', and find out more about his work at www.thelearnerlab.com
Welcome to the jungle folks!
2020-05-2238 min
The Go Low Show - Golf, Grit and Your Pursuit of GreatnessThe Science Behind Going Low with Trevor Ragan - BONUS EpisodeTrevor Ragan is the owner of Train Ugly.He is the host of The Learner Lab Podcast.He is an awesome guy!I interviewed Trevor a while back and wanted to share his story.He dives into the actual science of how we improve. He does it in a fascinating way that we can all understand.Big keys to this interview: What we think is good practice, usually is not How we learn is contradictory to how most people teach How Trevor almost made the Duke...
2020-05-2052 min
Dig & Swing06 - Be a Better LearnerOMG. This is one of my favorite episodes I've ever recorded. Brian and I get to sit down and chat with the GREAT Trevor Ragan! Trevor is the mastermind behind The Learner Lab and Train Ugly. He has AMAZING content on growth mindset, motor learning, and so much more.
We talk about ways to change our coaching habits to make our players better learners. We discuss one of the most polarizing ideas between coaches (training "ugly" v training blocked) and the misconceptions with it.
This is a longer episode...
2020-05-161h 03The Learner LabEmotions, Learning, and Resilience with Susan David & Marc BrackettThe way we traditionally look at emotions can hurt our capacity to grow. To become a better learner we need to change our perceptions of emotions, learn to feel them, understand them, and to work with them rather than against them.Featuring:Susan David - Psychologist: Harvard Medical SchoolMarc Brackett - Director: Yale Center for Emotional IntelligenceFull show notesQuick Links:Susan DavidEmotional Agility by Susan DavidChecking with Susan David (podcast)Marc...
2020-05-1244 minThe Learner LabHow to Improve the Learning Environment Through Modeling w/ Karch Kiraly & Ceci CraftOur actions have more of an impact on the learning environment than we realize. If we understand the power of modeling, upgrade the way we think about it, and become more intentional about it - we can all improve the learning environment for the people around us.Special guests:Karch Kiraly - Head Coach: USA Women's VolleyballCeci Craft - All Terrain ProjectFull Show NotesQuick Links:Ceci CraftKarch KiralyAll Terrain ProjectImitation...
2020-05-0527 minThe Learner LabImproving the Quality of Practice for Better Learning with Anders EricssonAll practice is not created equally. To become a better learner we need to engage in more purposeful, deliberate practice. Anders Ericsson, one of the world's leading experts in learning, explains how we can use his research to get better at getting better.Full show notesQuick LinksAnders EricssonPeak by Anders EricssonAlex BelserTrevor Ragan
2020-04-2821 minThe Learner LabDesigning Your Environment for More Action and Better LearningTo build a skill or make a lasting change we have to get on the path of taking and sustaining action. Understanding a few core principles from the field of behavioral economics can help us stay on that path - helping groups and individuals take more action and become better learners.Full Show NotesQuick LinksPredictably Irrational by Dan ArielyAlex BelserTrevor Ragan
2020-04-1427 minThe Learner LabUsing the Power of Stories for Better Communication with Matthew DicksResearch shows that communicating with stories can lead to more retention, action, and connection - which are all essential elements of learning. Today we're going to present the research that shows why stories are so powerful. And then Matthew Dicks (one of the world's best storytellers) will give us some tools and techniques to become better storytellers and communicators. Full Show NotesQuick LinksMatthew DicksStoryworthy by Matthew DicksRetention StudySimulation StudyBlood Pressure Study
2020-04-0723 min
Your Smile Makes Flowers BloomTrevor Ragan: Developing A Growth MindsetTrevor Ragan is a learning expert! He is part of a team that is dedicated to discovering and sharing the science of learning with coaches, parents and educators. To learn more about Trevor and his work, visit: https://thelearnerlab.com/
While you are on his website, make sure you also check out his podcast: https://thelearnerlab.com/podcast/
2020-03-3133 minThe Learner LabLearning from Good and Bad OutcomesOften times we judge our process and decisions by to the quality of the outcome. The research calls this outcome bias and the poker world calls it resulting. No matter what you call it, this can lead to a number of traps that hurt the learning process. The good news: once we understand how it works we can find ways to avoid resulting and become better learners.Full Show NotesQuick LinksOutcome Bias StudyThinking in Bets by Annie DukeCasey Yontz’s...
2020-03-3129 minThe Learner LabHabits: How to Make Lasting Change with Wendy WoodIf we want to make a lasting change we need to understand how to build our underlying habits. In this episode we call upon one of the world’s leading researchers on habits, Wendy Wood, to show us how to do that.Full Show NotesQuick Links:Good Habits, Bad Habits by Wendy WoodWendy’s TwitterAlex Belser’s WebsiteTrevor Ragan
2020-03-2429 minThe Learner LabLearner Lab: Season 2 TrailerTrevor and Alex are back for season 2! Each week we dig into useful tools that can help you and your people become better learners.
2020-03-1702 min
Girl, I Slept in My MakeupEpisode 14: Jungle Tiger with Trevor RaganSkills are built, not born. Learning is the ultimate skill. You won't want to miss this episode! May we all strive to choose to "Jungle Tiger." The sisters are joined by the brilliant, Trevor Ragan, founder of The Learning Lab an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development. He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone that will listen. You can find Trevor at his website thelearnerlab.com and h...
2020-03-0458 min
BPTWe don't learn, despite the struggle - we learn because of it!You literally need the struggle and resistance to change your body. And the same rules apply to changing our brain. And so it's a call to action! Look, getting better isn't pretty and it's not only okay for it to be a bit ugly, it's unnecessary! The same tactics that we use to change our body with fitness and working out... those are the same rules that apply to changing our brain.
So many times when we try to learn something, we try it twice, it doesn't work and then we just stop?! That would be the...
2020-02-1323 minWay of Champions PodcastHow to Learn Like a Jungle Tiger with Trevor Ragan from TrainUgly.comMeet Trevor Ragan, the guest on this week's Way of Champions Podcast. Trevor is the founder of Train Ugly, and the host of a fantastic podcast called The Learner Lab [link]. This one goes a little over an hour, but we promise it is worth the time! Grab a notebook and a pen, and maybe some coffee or tea. This one is packed with incredible information! Highlights from the Podcast: The most important trait of a great leader: the ability to learn How Trevor came up with the name "Train Ugly" Helping learners appreciate the pain of messing up to get b...
2019-06-101h 21The Learner LabPsychological Safety with Daniel Coyle and Amy EdmondsonAll groups are not created equally. Some over achieve, others under achieve, but why is that? What's the cause of that? A Harvard researcher, a bestselling author, and a tech company all asked that same question and discovered the same answer: psychological safety.Full Show NotesFeaturing:Daniel Coyle: NY Times Bestselling AuthorAmy Edmondson: Harvard Business School ProfessorEric Ragan: Grinnell College Women's Volleyball head coachNora Hill: Grinnell College Women's Volleyball co-captainQuick links:Project AristotleThe Culture CodeThe...
2019-04-2331 minThe Learner LabStruggling on Purpose with Seth GodinWhat can a college football program, a six year old, an auditing company, a HS basketball player, and Uber driving educator teach us about learning? They show us that the only way we can grow is if we're willing to step out of our comfort zone and struggle a bit.Featuring:The one and only, Seth GodinFull Show NotesQuick Links:Skateboarding VideoYale Comfort Zone ResearchAlex's VideosLearning Like a Jungle Tiger TEDx
2019-04-1627 minThe Learner LabSleep and Learning with Dr. Marcos FrankSleep is one of the most important, yet underrated components of the learning process. We brought in Dr. Marcos Frank - neuroscientist from Washington State University - to explain his research and show how sleep affects neuroplasticity and our capacity to grow. Full Show NotesQuick Links:Dr. Marcos FrankThe Cat StudyThe Rat StudySleep and Motor Skills StudyDr. Matthew WalkerWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerMatthew Walker interview
2019-04-0922 minThe Learner LabThe Science of Making Better DecisionsUnderstanding some simple principles of behavioral economics can help us make better decisions in the short run to achieve our long term goals. This can help us take and sustain action on any learning pursuit. Full Show NotesQuick Links:Predictably Irrational by Dan ArielyPayoff by Dan Ariely Alex's Behavioral Econ VideosTrainUgly.com
2019-04-0225 minThe Learner LabNeuroplasticity: How to Build a Growth Mindset with Dr. Michael MerzenichLimiting beliefs get in the way of learning. We can all work to overcome these by building a true growth mindset (the belief that we can grow our skills). The most effective way to build a growth mindset is to dig into the research of neuroplasticity and really work to understand how our brain learns.Featuring:Dr. Michael Merzenich Neuroscientist at The University of California, San Francisco. Known as “The father of brain plasticity”Full Show NotesQuick Links:Soft-wired by Michael MerzenichHow to B...
2019-03-2624 minThe Learner LabThe Science of Being Better When You're Nervous with Ceci Clark and Jeremy JamiesonWhen the performance matters we're going to feel some pressure, nerves, and stress. Whether it's a big presentation, a test, or even a date - most people think the most effective way to prepare for these situations is to try and calm down. In this episode, we dig into research that shows why this is a poor approach and the look at how we can do better. We learn how Ceci Clark, Mental Performance Coach for the Cleveland Indians, helps major leaguers perform better under pressure. We also bring in Jeremy Jamieson, Director of University of Rochester's Social Stress...
2019-03-1923 min