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How to apply new knowledge in everyday life
Why continuous learning is important
How to find and evaluate sources of knowledge
Common Sources Of Distraction
Distractions (a lot of them driven by technology) are the biggest blockers in the way of your knowledge accumulation. What to focus on?
- Your environment: be aware of what environment you work best in, and test it. Multitasking may feel like fun, but it’s unsuitable for ultralearning.
- The task you’re trying to learn: certain activities, due to their nature, are harder to focus on than others.
- Your mind: negative emotions, restlessness, and daydreaming can be some of the biggest obstacles to focus.
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“Knowledge expands, but so does ignorance, as with a greater understanding of a subject also comes a greater appreciation for all the questions that remain unanswered.”
SCOTT H. YOUNG
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Why Invest in Learning?
Learning is no longer something that stops when you graduate. Life long learning is a valuable skill because of:
- Economics: Average is over. But even if the economic landscape is rapidly changing may, we can engineer our response to it by aggressively learning the hard...
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Ultralearning
It is a strategy for acquiring skills and knowledge. Ultralearning is a potent skill for dealing with a changing world. It has 3 main characteristics:
- It is a strategy. A strategy is not the only solution to a given problem, but it may be a good one.
- It...
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9 Principles of Ultralearning
- Meta-learning: Start by learning how to learn
- Focus: Carve out time in your day
- Directness: Learn by doing.
- Drill the weakest points: Break down complex skills into small parts.
- Retrie...
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3 Types Of Feedback
You can't improve without feedback. But not all feedback is the same. Learn to distinguish between the 3 types:
- Outcome feedback: this tells you something about how well you’re doing overall but offers no ideas as to what you’re doing better or worse.
- I...
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"For those who know how to use technology wisely, it is the easiest time in history to teach yourself something new."
SCOTT H. YOUNG
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Watch your habits, they become character and watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
A comprehensive overview of the ultralearning process which includes many practical tips.
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Reducing the Impact of Distraction
If you want to reduce the impact of distractions, design an environment conducive to that. Willpower doesn't work. Checking email or Facebook is an impulse, not a choice.
- Use a Distraction Blocker.
- Work in Full-screen mode.
- Leave...
The ability to face distractions
Solitude can initially make you squirm but later becomes a bedrock for intense concentration and creativity. Deflect distractions and use solitude to your advantage:
- Listen to the sounds of nature. It calms the storm of thoughts and allows you to focus on the task at...
Fight The 4 Types of Distractions
- Mental Distractions: Breathe and remind yourself of what is really worth your time.
- Physical Distractions: Make sure you declutter your work environment.
- Digital Distractions: Delete apps, place your phone out of the reach and turn off notifications. ...
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