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Mentioned in 31 episodes
Ultralearning
Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
Book • 2019
In 'Ultralearning,' Scott H. Young presents a strategy for acquiring skills and knowledge in a self-directed and intense manner.
The book incorporates the latest research on effective learning methods and includes stories of other ultralearners such as Benjamin Franklin, Judit Polgár, and Richard Feynman.
Young outlines nine key principles for successful ultralearning projects, including metalearning, focus, directness, drilling, testing, retrieval, intuition, and experimentation.
These principles help readers learn efficiently, concentrate on their goals, and convert knowledge into practical skills.
The book is designed to help anyone improve their career, studies, and life by mastering new skills quickly and effectively.
The book incorporates the latest research on effective learning methods and includes stories of other ultralearners such as Benjamin Franklin, Judit Polgár, and Richard Feynman.
Young outlines nine key principles for successful ultralearning projects, including metalearning, focus, directness, drilling, testing, retrieval, intuition, and experimentation.
These principles help readers learn efficiently, concentrate on their goals, and convert knowledge into practical skills.
The book is designed to help anyone improve their career, studies, and life by mastering new skills quickly and effectively.
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Mentioned in 31 episodes
Mentioned by Jeff among other books offering practical advice on self-improvement.
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Ep. 276: Lazy or Disorganized?
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of the book discussed in the episode.
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How can you learn more efficiently? (with Scott Young)
Recommended by 
Mike Schmitz as a highly recommended book from the Bookworm Club, focusing on applying ultra-learning to advance skills.
Mike Schmitz as a highly recommended book from the Bookworm Club, focusing on applying ultra-learning to advance skills.
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78: Ultralearning by Scott Young
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Chris Williamson as the author of the subtitle for Scott H. Young 's book, "Ultralearning".
Chris Williamson as the author of the subtitle for Scott H. Young 's book, "Ultralearning".
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#092 - Scott H Young - Ultralearning
Mentioned by Chris Williamson in relation to his approach to ultra-learning and rapid skill acquisition.
Chris Williamson in relation to his approach to ultra-learning and rapid skill acquisition.
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#084 - David Epstein - Specialisation Is For Insects
Mentioned by Tyler Cowen; he received a copy from the author after lunch and found it interesting.
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#436: Books I've Loved — Maria Popova and Tyler Cowen
