Quick Learners Make Mistakes

Quick learners commonly use the learning method called “Chunking”. Essentially, it involves breaking down large pieces of information into manageable and meaningful groups, called “chunks”.

It might seem counterproductive to break information down into small, and thus m...

Studies showed that having not only a self-oriented goal (enjoying one’s future job) but also a “beyond-the-self-oriented” goal (having a positive impact on the world around them) increased the students’ GPA in their academic career.

Knowing what exactly the skill is going ...

You can’t learn without first listening to a mentor, teacher, professor — anyone who’s guiding you. When quick learners listen to their instructors, they listen carefully to their instructions.

Through active listening, they are able to catch all the necessary information s...

• There’s nothing wrong with asking for help. Sometimes, it’s exactly what’s needed to boost learning.
• While figuring out something on your own can be more rewarding, asking for guidance from an expert can still be beneficial for quick learners.
• That way, they can guide you on...

While it’s good to strive for high-quality output, that won’t be possible without first having experience. To gain experience, one has to actually get started. After a certain point, you’ve got to get out of the classroom and into the field.

Any progress is good pr...

• Skills don’t usually exist in a vacuum. Where there is a skill, there’s a place for it to be applied. A study found that visualizing the solution can accelerate learning. It allows us to have a clear end result to work towards.
• Visualizing how they i...

Taking notes and knowing about something is different from actually being able to do it.

We can spend all our time discussing what exactly a bicycle is and the mechanics and physics of how it works. But nothing is going to be accomplished until we get on the bike itself...

Being a quick learner doesn’t mean having to learn everything. You don’t need to study the history of the printing press and literature to be an acceptable writer.

When someone’s starting out in learning something, they only need to really know the essential parts of the sk...

When learning something, there is often a set of steps that need to be remembered in order to perform it well. Those procedures can vary depending on what’s being learned.

The human mind has difficulty holding on to disparate pieces of information. It’s why remembering a stranger’s number ...

Lessons aren’t learned in a single day. To learn as fast they can, quick learners practice often.

Studies found that consistency in learning plays a significant role in one’s understanding and proficiency. This is the athlete going to regular training. The musicians going to rehearsals....