Productivity

How Can You Fast Track Self-Learning

Things you can do to improve your learning speed significantly.

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Have you ever started to learn something, slowed down, and eventually dropped the idea? We all do it (at least, I did).

Why?

It’s not that you have lost passion, you lose momentum most of the time. However, if you can constantly gain momentum somehow, you might as well reach mastery.

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• No Goal, no progress. So, clearly define your study goal and milestones.
• Retrieval over repetition. Actively recall information from memory and self-quiz before re-reading text periodically.
• Engage in hands-on practice to improve retention. Nothing beats regular practice.
• Always connect the new information with prior knowledge and try to explain in your own words.
• Lastly, seek guidance from experts. A mentor, even virtual, can offer valuable insights and shortcuts.

Everyone has their own learning strategy, so tell me yours!