Adding an element of learning into that can also be incredibly motivating and benefit the individual and the company.

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"Learning new music is a matter of taking one element at a time, " he says.

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Jukely : Built with the avid concertgoer in mind, Jukely allows users to discover upcoming shows by artists they like, and then lets them buy tickets while learning their likes and dislikes and adding a social element.

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Remember, you are learning about football not because you want to do it for the men in your office, you are learning the game because it will add a powerful element of surprise about who you are and what you know.

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