Want to supercharge your learning in any field? Trevor Ragan, founder of The Learner Lab, reveals 6 science-backed tactics to accelerate your skill development. In this game-changing episode, Trevor draws from his work with Olympic athletes, Fortune 50 companies, and schools nationwide to debunk common learning myths.
Discover why your brain is more capable than you think and how to structure your practice for rapid growth. Trevor breaks down cutting-edge research into practical strategies you can apply immediately to your learning journey.
Learn:
- Why making mistakes is crucial for faster skill acquisition
- How to avoid the "autopilot trap" that slows your progress
- The power of teaching others to cement your own knowledge
- Why traditional practice methods might be holding you back
- How to retain information more effectively with simple tweaks
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Quotable moments:
"We are more plastic than we realize. We're more changeable than we realize." - Trevor Ragan
"Sometimes the things we do to make a practice look good rob people of opportunities to grow within the practice." - Trevor Ragan
"Autopilot is the enemy to learning when we're talking about practice." - Trevor Ragan
"Rather than rereading, it's a lot better for retention if you read the chapter and then call a friend or family member and teach them what you just read." - Trevor Ragan
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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