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Break Skills into Subskills

  • Deconstruct large skills into smaller, manageable parts.
  • Apply the 80/20 rule—focus on the 20% of subskills that yield 80% of results.
  • Master foundational elements before moving to advanced techniques.

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Cardiologist, scientist, and former airborne officer

Peter Hollins’ The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition explores how to learn efficiently by focusing on deliberate practice, breaking skills into subskills, and using spaced repetition. By prioritizing high-impact learning and teaching to reinforce knowledge, the book provides a structured approach to mastering new skills quickly and effectively​.

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