In 'Ultralearning,' Scott H. Young presents a strategy for acquiring skills and knowledge in a self-directed and intense manner. The book incorporates the latest research on effective learning methods and includes stories of other ultralearners such as Benjamin Franklin, Judit Polgár, and Richard Feynman. Young outlines nine key principles for successful ultralearning projects, including metalearning, focus, directness, drilling, testing, retrieval, intuition, and experimentation. These principles help readers learn efficiently, concentrate on their goals, and convert knowledge into practical skills. The book is designed to help anyone improve their career, studies, and life by mastering new skills quickly and effectively.
Based on Chris Guillebeau's popular online manifesto 'A Brief Guide to World Domination,' this book encourages readers to challenge conventional norms and live unconventional, remarkable lives. It explores creative self-employment, radical goal-setting, contrarian travel, and embracing life as a constant adventure. The book is organized into three parts: The Remarkable Life, Reclaiming Work, and The Power of Convergence, providing practical advice and inspiring stories to help readers design their own path to success and make a meaningful impact.
In this conversation, I’m speaking with my good friend and cofounder of Ultraspeaking Tristan de Montebello. Tristan has an incredible story of training to become a finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking in just seven months.
In this conversation, you can expect to learn:
📣 Tristan's radical approach of focusing on impromptu speaking rather than scripted speeches
💬 Unlocking capacity for self-expression & why the key starts with learning to speak before you think
🎴 How they developed games for practicing more authentic self-expression
🧠 The magic of what Tristan calls ‘The Butler in your subconscious’
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