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Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
Learn Faster, Learn Smarter with Josh Kaufman
Nov 16, 2020
52:53
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Josh Kaufman, author of The Personal MBA and The First 20 Hours, joins the podcast to discuss efficient learning. They explore the 20 hour rule, the problems with 10,000 hours, cognitive biases, and the importance of feedback loops. They also discuss the impact of psychological state on learning and the role of cognitive biases in decision-making.
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- The power rule of practice suggests that the most rapid improvement in a skill occurs at the beginning of the learning process, challenging the popular 10,000-hour rule and highlighting that it only takes 20 hours of focused practice to achieve basic competency.
- Cognitive biases such as social proof and commitment/consistency can hinder learning and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of being open to updating beliefs, utilizing critical thinking, and avoiding falling into cognitive biases.
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The Power of Learning: Getting Good at Getting Good
Josh Kaufman discusses the concept of the power rule of practice, which states that the most rapid improvement in a skill occurs at the beginning of the learning process. He challenges the popular 10,000-hour rule and suggests that it only takes 20 hours of focused practice to achieve a basic level of competency. Kaufman emphasizes the importance of making a pre-commitment to investing the necessary time and effort, as well as seeking active feedback loops to facilitate learning. By breaking down complex skills into smaller parts and utilizing available resources like online tutorials, individuals can effectively and efficiently learn new skills.
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