Time and Attention 133: Learn Anything
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Jul 23, 2024 Author Scott Young, known for his book 'Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery', discusses learning, mastery, and improving skills in various fields. Topics include internet evolution, fascination with learning, variable practice benefits, continual improvement opportunities, and the relationship between creativity and productivity.
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Early Internet Days
- Scott Young has been writing online for over half his life, starting in 2006.
- The internet was a different place back then, full of "weirdos" and DIY websites.
Learning Fascination
- People often have negative feelings towards learning due to past experiences with school.
- The brain is a miraculous learning machine, but we are not born with an instruction manual.
Learning Factors
- Age is often overrated as a barrier to learning; sociological factors and mindset play a bigger role.
- Prior experience and background knowledge are the most decisive factors in learning speed.
