The first stop on the Modern Student Roadmap and the foundation of the Learning Without Limits Workshop
Vocabulary to Carry With You
Liminal (ˈli-mə-nəl) – from the Latin limen, meaning threshold. A transitional stage, the in-between space where transformation begins.
Veracity (və-ˈra-sə-tē) – from the Latin verax, meaning truthful. The quality of speaking or seeing things as they really are.
Let’s be honest: most students begin with a list of reasons why they can’t.
“I’m not a good writer.”
“I can’t focus.”
“I don’t know where to start.”
“I’ve tried everything and nothing works.”
But beneath all that noise is the truth: you want to learn without frustration. You want to be seen and heard. That’s where this conversation begins.
“This Is Me. Here I Am.” is the first stop on the Modern Student Roadmap—the foundation of the Learning Without Limits Workshop. It isn’t a test. It isn’t another assignment. It’s a pause. A full stop where we strip away labels and quick-fix programs. We take a breath. We look with veracity at what’s real. And then, we start with identity. Because if you don’t know how you’re wired, every plan will feel like it leaves you behind.
What this foundation is all about
It’s not about fixing what’s wrong. It’s about seeing what’s true. Right here, right now.
“This Is Me. Here I Am.” gives you a clear starting line—a marker you can look back on as you grow. It grounds you in stability so confidence can build. It gives you language to explain how your brain works so you can finally stop fighting yourself and start moving with momentum.
Students often find themselves in a liminal space at this foundation—caught between who they’ve been told they are and who they’re becoming. That threshold is where transformation begins.
The three lenses
We use three lenses to make identity visible and practical:
- Thinker Type – Are you more linear, more creative or a fast hybrid that blends both? Your thinker type reveals how you process ideas, switch gears and reach clarity.
- Recharge Style – Do you refuel through solitude or through connection? Knowing how you recharge helps you protect focus and build it back when it’s drained.
- Body Senses – Your body sends signals before your brain even notices. Cues like posture, rhythm, breath and environment tell you when you’re in focus—or when you’re slipping out of it.
When we look through the lenses of thinker type, recharge style and body senses, they don’t box you in—they open a door. They show you who you are in this moment. That awareness gives you momentum for where you want to grow and the confidence to build your learning journey on solid ground.
Your core values drive every decision
Alongside those lenses, we identify four core values. They’re simple words, but they act like anchors. Most form before age eight. They grow with you, but they rarely disappear. Values drive emotion, attention and choice. They explain why some tasks light you up while others feel like pushing against a wall.
The only time values shift is when you choose to level up—to become a different kind of person on purpose. Until then, the four you claim now are the quiet drivers that influence everything you say and do.
Why this foundation matters
- Confidence – You stop believing you’re broken. You see how your brain actually works and you claim it.
- Stability – You stand on a starting point that doesn’t move. From here, you can measure progress.
- Direction – You know what matters next. Strategies stop feeling random because they align with you.
I’ve seen students cry during this foundation—not out of sadness, but because for the first time, they felt understood. That’s when real learning begins.
How to step in
This isn’t complicated. It’s honest. Start with five quick moves:
- Name your thinker type. One line about how you work best. One line about what derails you.
- Mark your recharge style. Two things that refuel you. One that drains you. Plan one small recharge block this week.
- Notice your body cues. Three signals that tell you you’re ready to focus: a space, a rhythm, a sensory cue.
- Choose your four values. Four words that feel true. Write a sentence that shows how each shows up daily.
- Set your baseline. Finish this: Right now, I learn best when… Date it. Keep it. This is your starting line.
You’ll revisit this at every stage. You’ll add wins, notice shifts and see how far you’ve come.
What changes when you start here
When identity leads, strategy works. You choose plans that fit instead of forcing yourself into plans that never did. You gain small wins you can repeat until they stack into momentum. You give your brain what it actually needs, so effort translates into progress.
You stop trying to fit a one-size plan. You finally build one that fits you.
A note if you feel behind
Guess what? You’re not. You’re starting here. Every learner begins at a different place, because every brain builds differently. This foundation gives you truth, direction and a clear way forward.
“This Is Me. Here I Am.” is not about repairing broken students. It’s about revealing that you were never broken to begin with. It gives you a place to stand, a language to use, and a roadmap you can follow.
Take a breath. Name what’s real with veracity. Step into your liminal space and move forward with strength.
Next in this series: Why Most Learning Plans Fail and How to Start Strategically
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