

Ep 14 | How to Master Anything (with Scott Young)
17 snips May 10, 2023
Scott Young, author of Ultralearning, discusses how to master hard skills quickly. Topics include learning computer science outside of school, finding time for learning while parenting, the importance of directness in learning, the strengths and weaknesses of apprenticeship, effective learning strategies like project-based learning and deliberate practice, and the importance of constant learning in the changing landscape.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Learning Computer Science Outside of School
04:06 • 15min
Focus and Finding Time: Balancing Learning and Parenting
18:48 • 6min
The Importance of Directness in Learning
25:11 • 3min
Exploring the Strengths and Weaknesses of Apprenticeship in Learning
28:05 • 2min
Effective Learning Strategies
30:00 • 12min
Skill Polarization and the Importance of Constant Learning
41:37 • 6min