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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
“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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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...
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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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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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"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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