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#58 Scott Young: Learning for Real Life

Jun 28, 2022

01:30:07

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What Is the Basic Idea of Retrieval Practice?

04:43

Interleaf Practice

03:05

The Cognitive Component of Language Learning

02:35

Introduction

2min

I'm a Newbie and I'd Like to Have a Chat With You

4min

The Challenges of Internout Blogging Stunts

3min

You're a Pioneer in Building Public, Right?

3min

Is There Anything You Would Like to Change About Your Work?

4min

What Is the Basic Idea of Retrieval Practice?

5min

How Do You Choose a Project?

5min

X Wyr Saidd

2min

How Do People Deal With Alic?

6min

10.

Time and Motivation Interact, You Know?

2min

11.

I'm Still Going to Dance, You Know?

3min

12.

Is There a Trick That's Helpful for Embracing Limits?

5min

13.

You Just Crush Everything at the Same Time?

5min

14.

Interleaf Practice

3min

15.

Interleaving Practice Is Very Interesting

6min

16.

Languages Versus Dance?

6min

17.

The Cognitive Component of Language Learning

3min

18.

Is That a Cognitive Skill?

2min

19.

Is There a General Purpose Cognitive Mindset?

2min

20.

How Do You Select the Right Skills to Get Better At?

1min

21.

Is It Better to Start With the Soft Skills?

6min

22.

How to Become a Better Wright?

4min

23.

Is There a Signal Component?

3min

24.

Is There a Quote That Helps You Navigate That?

3min

25.

What's Your Ambition for Writing Books?

2min

26.

What Would You Like to Leave Off With the Listener?

3min

Scott Young is an expert on rapid, effective learning. This ep will help you learn new skills effectively and quickly amidst the chaos of real life.

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Scott Young: website, Twitter
- Book: Ultralearning
- Scott's podcast
- Course: Top Performer
- Previous challenges
  - The MIT Challenge
  - The Year Without English
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- #54 David Kadavy: Creative self-actualization
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