(Ep 285) - 6 Strategies for Learning New Things (When You Have Kids)
Feb 8, 2024
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Explore strategies for learning new things when you have limited time due to parenting responsibilities, such as utilizing flashcards during breaks and finding overlap between learning goals and other aspects of life. Discover six strategies for learning new things while raising children, including finding common interests, learning together, and embracing lifelong learning.
Utilize small slices of time for focused learning to make progress even with limited availability.
Make learning projects ready to start with minimal effort and preparation to maximize your learning time.
Deep dives
Making use of fractured time and learning in slices
When you have small children, long uninterrupted stretches of time for learning become rare. However, you can still make progress by utilizing small slices of time for focused learning. For example, the speaker used flashcards on their phone to learn a new language during random short periods throughout the day. By taking advantage of these fractured moments, you can accumulate substantial learning over time.
Making projects ready to start and ready to stop
Short, unpredictable chunks of time can make it challenging to start and complete learning projects. To overcome this, it is helpful to make your projects ready to start with minimal effort and preparation. For instance, having a dedicated space or keeping supplies readily available can eliminate barriers to getting started. By reducing the setup time and making it easier to begin, you can maximize your learning time even with limited availability.
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Strategies for Learning New Things When You Have Kids