The Tom Youngs Podcast Building A $1,000,000 Education Business In 29 Minutes
Nov 17, 2025
Explore the intriguing landscape of online education, starting with a 'quality depression' that challenges traditional methods. Discover the five fundamental laws of educational design, from sequencing skills effectively to mastering gamified learning. Learn how scaffolding simplifies complex concepts and how the mastery cycle ensures retention through practice. Tom also shares innovative AI tools to enhance feedback and accelerate learning. Finally, find out how motivational design keeps learners engaged and progressing.
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Sequence Skills In Natural Order
- Sequence skill training deliberately so learners build foundational abilities before advancing to complex tasks.
- Order matters: don't show complex editing timelines before teaching file upload and basic navigation.
Jiro Example Of Focused Sequencing
- Tom references Jiro Dreams of Sushi to illustrate extreme, focused sequencing where trainees spend decades on a single foundational task.
- The story shows mastery often requires long, narrowly focused repetition before progressing.
Gate Content With Proof Submissions
- Gamify access by gating next-level content until learners submit proof of implementation and pass review.
- Manually review submissions and unlock levels on a regular cadence to reduce overwhelm and accelerate results.