Before you jump into learning anything new, you must answer three critical questions: 1. “Why must I learn this?” 2. “How can I use this?” 3. “When can I use this?”
Have a clear why, how, and when before diving into any topic. This will help you build a strategic learning map to learn more efficiently.
The brain is not good at holding raw information (equation, concepts, theorems) but extremely good at learning through vivid imagery and emotions.
Make a Not-To-Do List: > To learn faster and better, you must do the work with the highest returns. A great way is to make a list of tasks that you should not prioritise. This will help you focus on the most valuable work and avoid what doesn’t matter.
For example, many tasks that seem urgent, such as replying to emails and attending meetings, are not crucial to your learning goals. Such work only gives you a fake sense of productivity but doesn’t help you make real progress.
Do the work with the highest value; even if it’s the least comfortable, you’ll reap the most remarkable results in the long run.
Lousy practise never leads to mastery. Rather: “Perfect practice makes perfect.” — Jim Kwik.
According to Jim Kwik, your most valuable asset is not time; it’s attention. It doesn’t matter whether you have a thousand years if you waste them doing lazy work. That’s why working with intensity and heightened attention is key to fast progress. Practice your learning with intensity and focus; you’ll reap extraordinary results in the long run.
Remove chaos from your life: 1. Clear your mind: mindfulness, gratitude, letting go. 2. Clear your physical space: keep a minimalist and tidy space. 3. Clear your digital space: organise your emails and files in folders with all-caps names. 4. Clear your social life: ditch people dragging you down.