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6 Ways To Become More Knowledgeable - Great Big Minds
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Become More Knowledgeable
- When you don’t understand a topic someone is talking about, don’t try to change the subject or walk away.
- Read a newspaper every day.
- Listen to an episode of a podcast every day. TIt’s often entertaining and will end up making you a little bit smarter!
- Keep books and podcasts at hand to make better use of idle time.
- Visit exhibitions. Thhey are a great way to learn new things and meet new people.
- Take a class on an interesting subject completely new to you.
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The Mind Map
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It works best in subjects like chemistry, history and philosophy, subjects having a neural network like interlocked and complex topics.