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Read to Lead Podcast

533: How to Get Better at Anything with Scott H. Young

Jun 25, 2024
In this engaging podcast, Scott H. Young, author of the bestseller Ultralearning, discusses effective learning strategies. Topics include the power of ultralearning, knowledge accessibility in different fields, learning from others for problem-solving, mastering skills with courage, and the impact of influential books on personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dedicated effort akin to a chess player's preparation or a sprinter guided by a coach can foster personal and professional growth.
  • Drawing insights from Tetris players' development illustrates the crucial role of learning from others in advancing problem-solving proficiency.

Deep dives

Thinking like a Chess Player and Sprinter for Proficiency in All Areas

Treating office jobs as chess players or Olympic sprinters preparing for competitions can lead to improved proficiency across different domains. Applying dedicated effort akin to a chess player's preparation or a sprinter guided by a coach can foster personal and professional growth.

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