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Understanding
Understanding a subject is like having a mental model of that subject in your mind. And when you understand something, it is easier to retain it.
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Note-taking
Studies found that hand written notes are better than typed written notes.
- Handwriting takes more time which leads you to only writing the most important things.
- Cornell Note-taking System: one side is for questions and the other side is for the actual notes ...
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Scoping The Subject
Understanding where a topic fits in the wider picture.
Ali Abdaal, a doctor and a YouTuber, likes to say, “Don't miss the forest from the trees.”
What this phrase means is that don't get too focused on a certain topic without understanding where it fits in the overal...
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Feynman Technique
Feynman technique: being able to explain something or teach to a friend or to a 5-year-old what you've just learned.
After learning a topic, ask yourself:
- Does this makes sense?
- Could I explain it to a 5-year-old?
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Active Recall
Active recall is when you're testing youself.
- Testing yourself is part of the learning process.
- At the end of every paragraphs, stop and ask yourself, “What are the key concepts from what I just read?”
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These ideas came from a skillshare class I recently took titled “How to Study for Exams - An Evidence-Based Masterclass” by Ali Abdaal. The class were divided into 3 sections namely 1) Understanding, 2) Remembering, and 3) Focusing. In this quick deepstash idea, I will try to summarize or simplify the 1st section: Understanding.
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Getting to a deeper understanding of a subject
- Understanding the basics. This is a key element of effective thinking. Understanding a simple idea deeply builds a solid foundation for complex ideas.
- Build your foundation. Be honest with what you really know by using the Feynman Technique (by tea...
The Difference Between Reading for Understanding and Reading for Information.
There is a difference between reading for understanding and reading for information. Anything easily digested is reading for information. The regurgitation of facts without solid understanding and context gains you little in the real world. Learning something insightful requires ...
Understanding the world through mental models
A few months ago, the world seemed reliable, but now it is changing so fast and has so many unknown dimensions, it can be hard to try and keep up.
Mental models can help us understand the world better, especially during times of confusion. A mental model is simply a representation ...
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