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How come we get taught classes on what to learn, when we didn't get taught how to learn?
Put everything aside. And think about this for a second: How much of my time is being put on how I learn, and what I can do to improve my learning skills for the better?
Lately, I've been thinking about this a lot. I've read so many books. listened to podcasts and put countless hours into watching educational videos. But, for what, exactly?
I've forgotten 99% of what I've learned. And most of what I remember, I barely put to use.
This is, of course, a big issue. I know, not only for me but many entrepreneurs and self-learners out there. I've researched ways to enhance my learning and have already seen results. And it's completely insane how much I've missed. That's been right under my nose.
I've spent my time reading on a subject, thinking I am knowledgable in that area. But quite frankly, I cannot seem to explain the subject in my own words. As Mortimer Adler said, ''The person who says he knows what he thinks but cannot express it usually does not know what he thinks''. - And wow, that's been me in many cases. There is a difference between being informed and understanding the information. Is one book enough on a subject, then 10? Yes - If you handle its information correctly.
Look at your bookshelf, could you pick a book and explain the summary and its key points in your own words, for at least 5 or 10 minutes? Probably not, or?
We get thrown so much information today. We get hit with programmes, facts, videos, books, all kinds of content and we think ''I've become so smart!'' - The thing is, we become a playlist of others opinions that hasn't really gotten into us, for real. It's not about the quantity of information we consume, but the quality of the content we put to use.
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Fastlaners, what have you done to increase the effectiveness of your learning? How do you learn better? Is there someone you follow that's been helpful? A book?
Please discuss and give ideas. We're all here to be someones helping hand. Hopefully, we can reach a new level of learning that benefits us all.
Put everything aside. And think about this for a second: How much of my time is being put on how I learn, and what I can do to improve my learning skills for the better?
Lately, I've been thinking about this a lot. I've read so many books. listened to podcasts and put countless hours into watching educational videos. But, for what, exactly?
I've forgotten 99% of what I've learned. And most of what I remember, I barely put to use.
This is, of course, a big issue. I know, not only for me but many entrepreneurs and self-learners out there. I've researched ways to enhance my learning and have already seen results. And it's completely insane how much I've missed. That's been right under my nose.
I've spent my time reading on a subject, thinking I am knowledgable in that area. But quite frankly, I cannot seem to explain the subject in my own words. As Mortimer Adler said, ''The person who says he knows what he thinks but cannot express it usually does not know what he thinks''. - And wow, that's been me in many cases. There is a difference between being informed and understanding the information. Is one book enough on a subject, then 10? Yes - If you handle its information correctly.
Look at your bookshelf, could you pick a book and explain the summary and its key points in your own words, for at least 5 or 10 minutes? Probably not, or?
We get thrown so much information today. We get hit with programmes, facts, videos, books, all kinds of content and we think ''I've become so smart!'' - The thing is, we become a playlist of others opinions that hasn't really gotten into us, for real. It's not about the quantity of information we consume, but the quality of the content we put to use.
___
Fastlaners, what have you done to increase the effectiveness of your learning? How do you learn better? Is there someone you follow that's been helpful? A book?
Please discuss and give ideas. We're all here to be someones helping hand. Hopefully, we can reach a new level of learning that benefits us all.
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