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Strategies to Learn Faster and Retain Longer
The ability to learn faster and retain it longer is a skill very few of us have mastered. Here are 4 strategies you can use when you are learning a new skill.
- Project Design & Planning
- Brain Focus & Productivity
- Active Learning & Feedback Cycles
- Spaced Practicing & OverLearning
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Project Design & Planning
- Decide your Constraints: Limit the scope of what you are learning to make "SMART" goals & not overwhelm yourselves.
- Develop a Dedicated Routine: Regular & consistent practice is what sets us apart.
- Limit Material and Methods: To avoid getting overwhelmed, limit your material and branch out only during failures.
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Brain Focus & Productivity
- Eliminate the Distractions: If bored, go for a walk instead of scrolling social media. Use regular breaks to your advantage by giving your mind time to relax by not engaging in any activities.
- Create a System: Plan the day to avoid postponing the task. Understand "The Compound Effect" and use it to your advantage for increased productivity.
- Progressively Train for Focus: Start with small goals and eventually build up.
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Active Learning & Feedback Cycles
- Active Learning: Engage yourselves completely in the learning activity and use "The Feynman Technique" to revise the concepts and practice regularly.
- Frequent Feedback Cycles: Learn to take feedback positively to help you learn faster and more efficiently.
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Spaced Practicing & Overlearning
- Spaced Practicing: Break the practice tasks into chunks and regular time breaks to give your mind the time to relax.
- Overlearning: Overlearn the skill to learn faster and practice enough to retain it for longer periods.
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