Learning 3-2 How Do You Learn? Reflecting with the 5Ms

This video introduces the 5Ms — Material, Mind, Motivation, Muscles, and Membership — as a simple yet powerful framework to reflect on how we approach learning. By walking through each element, viewers are encouraged to examine whether they prepared the right tools (Material), built a conceptual understanding (Mind), connected to a deeper reason (Motivation), committed to regular practice (Muscles), and engaged with a learning community (Membership). These five dimensions, when working together, create a more intentional and effective path to growth.

Too often, learners rely on just one or two of these pillars, leading to incomplete or short-lived progress. The video reminds us that real, sustainable learning doesn't happen by accident — it requires thoughtful design. By pausing to evaluate which of the 5Ms we tend to neglect, we can better prepare for future learning journeys with clarity and resilience. It’s a call to move beyond trial and error, and toward deliberate practice and empowered growth.