How to Design Intentional Self-Learning That Actually Sticks
Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from articles or books. They come from scrolling TikTok late at night and thinking, wait… that’s actually really smart. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled across the idea of a personal curriculum.
At its core, a personal curriculum is about intentional self-learning. Instead of consuming random podcasts, books, and content and hoping it all adds up, you decide what you want to learn, why it matters right now, and how you’re going to approach ...
How to Design Intentional Self-Learning That Actually Sticks
Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from articles or books. They come from scrolling TikTok late at night and thinking, wait… that’s actually really smart. That’s exactly what happened when I stumbled across the idea of a personal curriculum.
At its core, a personal curriculum is about intentional self-learning. Instead of consuming random podcasts, books, and content and hoping it all adds up, you decide what you want to learn, why it matters right now, and how you’re going to approach it in a way that fits your real life.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I took the traditional, academic version of a personal curriculum and reimagined it into something relaxed, supportive, and actually enjoyable. I’ll walk you through the simple quarterly framework I’m using, the three categories I chose for myself, and how you can create your own without pressure, guilt, or overwhelm.
HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ Intentional Learning Beats Random Consumption – A personal curriculum gives your learning direction. Instead of dabbling in everything, you choose a focused timeframe, clear categories, and meaningful topics so your growth actually moves you forward.
2️⃣ Quarterly Curriculums Create Focus Without Pressure – Monthly plans can feel rushed and yearly plans can feel overwhelming. A 90-day personal curriculum gives you structure, flexibility, and a natural reset point to reassess what’s working.
3️⃣ Your Curriculum Should Support Your Future Self – The most powerful learning is aligned with who you’re becoming. When you choose topics that move you closer to your future self, personal growth feels exciting instead of exhausting.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Personal Curriculum: Intentional Self-Learning
05:32 Start Your 90-Day Focus
06:51 Future Self One-Sheet Guide
10:34 Simple Personal Growth Plan
13:44 Exploring Unseen Perspectives
17:17 Quarterly Coaching Goals Revealed
19:37 Seeking Coaching Podcast Recommendations
24:48 Curiosity-Driven Learning Matters
27:10 Creating My Own Journaling System
29:47 Organized Life with Planners
34:02 Designing Your Personal Curriculum
36:19 Assign Learning Inputs
39:41 Designing Your Personal Curriculum
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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AI Prompt to Design Your Future Self
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AI Prompt to Create Your Personal Curriculum
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The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
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Dear Gabby Podcast by Gabby Bernstein
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Full Focus Planner
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Cloth & Paper
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Notion
- Watch this episode on YouTube
- Connect with the wonderful Nancy Levin, Levin Life Coach Academy
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