Principles of Efficient Learning

How to become a better learner?

PublishedAugust 13, 2021

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Abhinav Pandey

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The Principles

Learning vs Winning

prioritize long-term learning over short term results
The Lesson to Learn by Paul Graham.

In theory you shouldn't have to prepare for a test in a class any more than you have to prepare for a blood test.

Success and obstacles

you need drive and persistence
embrace the early obstacles
everyone was once a beginner
important topics are not easy to learn
failures are progress
keep a positive perspective. E.g. I'm not there yet but I will get there (by doing this).

Enjoy sucking at something at first

Quiting is ok

it is possible that the path is not for you
it is important to know when to quit in order to find the things better suited to you.

Sometimes we have to know when to turn around and pick the right path in order to use our resources efficiently.

Compoud learning

learn in small chunks every day.

If you improve by 1% every day, in 70 days you're twice as good.

Your failures don't count against you

People will not remember how many times you failed in the process.
They only care about what you are now.
You don't have to be successful a lot of times.
Nobody cares about how many interviews you failed. They only care about the one you passed.
Do not avoid doing things because of fear of failure.

The more failures we have, the more feedback we will have for improvement

Choice vs Chore

"I want to do this" over "I have to do this"
learning is a choice like watching a tv show and not a chore like washing clothes.

Pareto principle

80/20 principle - 80% success comes from doing 20% of the work.
achieve initial 80% as fast as possible
define the 20% you need to do for it
Whenever you feel you're going overboard with a topic, ask yourself the below question

Is this the best use of my time?

Skill stacking - Career strategy

don't lose your curiosity
value learning in your decisions and practices
gather and combine skills in unique ways
develop many skills that work well together
develop combinations that make you stand out

Happiness factors

To be a good learner, first focus on being happy
identify areas that make you feel happy . Examples:
- physical and mental health
- good sleep - to feel energetic
- learning everyday - gives a sense of achievement at the end of the day and keeps me motivated
- getting enough leisure time - to relax my mind
- having control over my work - stress management

Productivity time

Find time of the day when you're most productive.
Learn during that time.
Do not start learning at that time of the day when you were otherwise not doing anything productive.

Happy Learning!!

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