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The Art of Manliness

How to Get Better at Anything

May 8, 2024
46:02
Snipd AI
Scott Young, a writer, programmer, and entrepreneur, shares key factors in learning, such as copying others, learning from success, and tactics for drawing out expert advice. He discusses getting worse before getting better and the importance of pushing boundaries in learning for skill improvement.
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Quick takeaways

  • Copying others can lead to genius-level skills.
  • Temporary decline in performance can precede skill mastery.

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Learning from Other Professions: Extracting Insights from Diverse Fields

The podcast episode explores how learning from other fields, like jazz musicians, athletes, and writers, can provide valuable insights into skill improvement. By studying diverse methods of learning and practice, individuals can gain a deeper understanding of how deliberate practice, variable training, and feedback loops can enhance their skill development.

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