I was thrilled to welcome back Scott H. Young, a renowned writer, programmer, and avid learner. Scott is here to discuss his latest book, "Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery."

This book dives deep into the principles of mastering new skills and achieving continuous improvement in any field.

Key Topics Discussed:

Introduction to "Get Better at Anything": Scott provides an overview of his new book and its structure, highlighting the three main parts: Learning from others (See), Learning from practice (Do), and Learning from experience and feedback (Feedback).
Maxim 1 - Learn from the Best: The importance of identifying and learning from top performers in your field. Scott shares practical tips on how to approach and benefit from their expertise.
Maxim 2 - Practice Deliberately: Scott explains the concept of deliberate practice and how it differs from regular practice. He offers actionable advice on how to structure your practice sessions for maximum improvement.
Maxim 3 - Embrace Feedback: The role of feedback in the learning process and how to effectively incorporate it into your routine. Scott discusses strategies for seeking and utilizing feedback to refine your skills.

Show Notes:

Website: www.scotthyoung.com

Timestamps

(2:02) - Interview Start: Catching Up with Scott H. Young

(3:00) - Difference Between 'Ultra Learning' and 'Get Better at Anything'

(4:54) - Importance of Learning from Others

(6:13) - Motivation from Seeing Others Succeed

(8:00) - Why Success is a Better Teacher than Failure

(10:18) - Problem Solving as Search in Entrepreneurship

(12:30) - Variability in Practice for Skill Improvement

(15:23) - Creativity Begins with Copying

(18:49) - Deliberate Practice and the Role of Coaches

(21:04) - Managing Cognitive Load in Learning

(24:25) - Benefits and Limits of Variability in Practice

(27:01) - Online Poker Players and Data-Driven Learning

(30:17) - Data-Driven Marketing vs. Traditional Marketing

(33:10) - Learning Plateaus and Breaking Through Them

(36:11) - Difficulty Sweet Spot and Flow State

(39:19) - Anxiety and Performance in High-Stress Situations

(42:22) - Exposure Therapy and Overcoming Fears

(45:12) - Importance of Regular Exposure for Reducing Fear

(47:03) - Experts as Teachers: Challenges and Solutions

(50:00) - Asking for Stories Instead of Advice

(52:19) - Applying Storytelling in Hiring Processes

(54:51) - Unlearning Bad Habits and Making Progress

(1:00:00) - Balancing Seeing, Doing, and Feedback in Learning

(1:01:30) - Closing Remarks and Scott H. Young's Website

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