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Jorge Tovar
Jorge Tovar

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Learning how to learn

Learning how to learn can be challenging, but by following a few key ideas, we can make the process more effective and enjoyable.

Here are some tips to help you improve your learning skills:

  • Sleep: Getting enough sleep is essential for learning as it helps our brains process and consolidate information in the diffuse mode.

  • Focus mode & Diffuse mode: Switch between concentrated work and wandering freely in the diffuse mode to help your brain process and retain information more effectively.

  • Interleave: Practice solving the same problem using different techniques to help you master the concept more thoroughly.

  • Active recall: Rather than just passively reading, actively implement what you've learned and use it in your daily life.

  • Deliberate practice: Get feedback, practice hard things

  • Study groups: Sharing your knowledge with others is an effective way to learn and reinforce your understanding.

  • Tests: Assessing your knowledge through testing helps you recall key ideas and reinforce your understanding of the subject matter.

  • Metaphors: Using metaphors can help you understand complex ideas in a more enjoyable and memorable way.

  • Pomodoro technique: Try using this technique to help you focus and relax, and to build your ability to concentrate.

  • Transfer: learn from other disciplines and use the things learned in your own industry, you will be surprised by the amount of overlap that exists between different topics

What are your favorite tips for learning effectively? Share in the comments below!

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