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Avoid Common Learning Pitfalls

  • Passive reading and highlighting are ineffective learning strategies.
  • The myth of fixed learning styles—everyone can adapt and improve.
  • True mastery requires self-reflection, mistake analysis, and continuous refinement​.

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Cardiologist, scientist, and former airborne officer

Peter Hollins’ Super Learning explores advanced strategies for faster comprehension and long-term retention. By emphasizing active learning, spaced repetition, and teaching to reinforce knowledge, the book provides practical techniques for mastering new skills efficiently. It debunks learning myths and offers actionable methods to optimize retention and accelerate expertise.

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