The hottest Learning Strategies Substack posts right now

Slow learners can develop valuable adaptive strategies to keep up with faster peers, sometimes surpassing them in the long run.
Fast learners may be less incentivized to develop their 'software' intelligence traits, leading them to become gradually less effective over time.
Choosing the slow route in learning can lead to better understanding, improved intelligence, and enhanced judgment in the long term.

Teaching directly at the start of a lesson can be more effective than starting with questions or exploratory methods.
Using a structured approach like TAPPLE can help teachers ensure students understand the material and reduce workload.
Approaches like TAPPLE can benefit all students, including gifted learners and those with anxiety, by providing clear direction.

Books remain popular for information transfer despite being one of the least effective ways.
Books are considered ineffective for conveying knowledge due to a lack of explicit theory on how people learn.
Developing a personalized 'Books 2.0' approach involves focusing on building connections between atomic thoughts, understanding cognitive models, and exploring science fiction as a road map for the future of information sharing.

Tricking yourself into learning by finding clever shortcuts can lead to a deeper understanding of the material.
Sometimes unconventional approaches, like creating fictional data with a margin of error, can help in grasping complex subjects.
Discovering personal tricks or strategies to overcome obstacles or resistance can be beneficial in achieving goals and tasks efficiently.

Thinking long-term is a challenge because we're not naturally wired for it. Compounding gains show significant results on a long timeline, requiring consistency and patience.
Maintaining consistency of effort involves focusing on simple patterns, understanding the mundane, and adopting an input-focused mindset.
Systems thinking helps uncover the underlying structures that drive actions, emphasizing the importance of proactive, future-oriented actions over reactive firefighting.

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Start learning about a topic by taking action rather than waiting for a perfect plan
Focus on consistency over intensity when learning to develop a deeper understanding of the subject
Learning is a continuous process, embrace your mistakes, keep evolving, and be open to new ideas

Focus on growth as the number one priority, and reading is a key step towards it.
Extract the most value from books by identifying and focusing on the key 20% of content that brings 80% of the value.
Reading and learning are important, but taking action based on what you learn is crucial for progress and success.

Focus on learning one skill at a time instead of overwhelming yourself with multiple choices. Don't get distracted by trying to learn everything at once.
Taking action and earning from the skill you have is more important than acquiring numerous skills. Make sure to put your skills to use.
Devote time to mastering a chosen skill and figuring out how to earn from it. Building expertise in one area will lead to success.

The author shares a unique approach to mastering Machine Learning without a Master's degree or costly courses, using free online resources.
The author emphasizes building a comprehensive understanding of Machine Learning concepts beyond basic project work like Kaggle challenges.
The post discusses a system for learning that has benefited those seeking mentorship from the author.

FOMO in learning can hinder growth by making you jump around topics instead of focusing on your current development edge.
Heroic individualism limits success by valuing measurable achievements only, missing the importance of non-quantifiable aspects.
Different fields require unique learning approaches, like deep practice for well-bounded environments and simulation-based feedback for complex domains.