How to Build a Knowledge Base on Any Topic

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This is where you start to build out your knowledge base on a topic. Take notes, site sources, and track gaps as you go. These tools include Reddit, Twitter, newsletters, podcasts, expert networks, and books. To reference our learning pyramid, if step 1 was at the top, step 2 is where we drive down to the base.

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The Learning Pyramid indicates that teaching is a much more effective driver of retention than reading or lecture. The goal should be to move rapidly to teaching in order to cement new learning.
Richard Feynman developed a learning framework grounded in teaching and iteration that was highly effective for him during his illustrious academic career.
The Three-Step Learning Model: (1) Read & Research to build a base, (2) Teach to cement learnings and highlight knowledge gaps, and (3) Assess & Iterate to fill the gaps.