MetaLearn Podcast ML40: How To Learn a New Skill
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Jan 17, 2017 This podcast episode provides a framework for learning a new skill, discussing the importance of passion and enjoyment in the learning process. It explores the stages of skill acquisition and the difference between skill acquisition and mastery. The episode also highlights the value of connecting with others, learning from heroes, and finding the right environment for learning. Various approaches to learning a new skill are explored, emphasizing the significance of experimentation and enjoyment in the process.
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Stag And Lion Fable
- Nasos Pappadopoulos recounts Aesop's stag and lion fable to show misplaced priorities in value.
- The stag prized antlers but needed nimble feet, illustrating how we overvalue flashy tools over core essentials.
Passion Trumps Tools
- Nasus argues desire for a skill matters more than tools or methods for learning.
- Passion acts as the primary filter to choose learning projects you'll sustain.
Skill Acquisition Vs Mastery
- Skill acquisition differs from mastery; early stages are generalizable while mastery is tacit and specific.
- Mastery transcends language and is rare due to huge deliberate practice demands.