Something You Should Know How to Learn Things Faster & How to Have an Argument-Free Relationship - SYSK Choice
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Jul 26, 2025 
Daniel Willingham, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia, shares insights on how to enhance learning efficiency and retention through genuine interest and positive mindset. He challenges common memorization techniques while promoting spaced learning. Meanwhile, psychotherapist Linda Bloom introduces strategies for maintaining argument-free relationships, emphasizing clear communication and emotional management. Together, they reveal the significance of overcoming traditional conflict resolution methods to foster deeper connections and understanding.
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Brain's Easy Trap in Learning
- Our brains favor easy, familiar mental processes over effective but harder ones when learning.
- This makes learning feel easier yet less efficient, like doing "pushups on your knees."
Avoid Reading Repetitively to Memorize
- Avoid repetitive reading for memorization since it boosts only familiarity, not deep understanding.
- Use mental exercises that enhance meaningful use of information, not just recognition.
Rapid Relearning of French Experience
- Daniel relearned French quickly after 15 years in Paris by immersing himself in the language again.
- This rapid relearning showed prior knowledge remains dormant but accessible via savings in relearning.
