Scott Young, a writer, programmer, and entrepreneur, shares key factors in learning, such as copying others, learning from success, and tactics for drawing out expert advice. He discusses getting worse before getting better and the importance of pushing boundaries in learning for skill improvement.

Lifelong learning is a noble goal – but is ultralearning really the best approach? Today’s book aims to help you achieve your goals faster, future-proof your career, and maximize your competitive advantage. Join Joe & Mike as they unpack the principles the author promises can help you learn anything deeply and quickly, without teachers or budget-busting tuition costs. Links Support the show Bookworm #77: Creativity, Inc. Instagram (bookworm.fm) Ultralearning by Scott Young Bookworm #63: Atomic Habits Bookworm #21: The Personal MBA $100 MBA Bookworm #73: The 4-Hour Workweek Bookworm #7: Deep Work Aaron Beverly (2019 World Championship of Public Speaking) 10% Happier Headspace Calm Duolingo Duolingo Effectiveness Study Mental Rehearsal and Visualization Research Bookworm #76: Range Bookworm #49: Peak The Man Who Knew Infinity (Netflix) Bookworm #25: Grit Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking Fofused #83: Ideas Over Art with Mike Rohde Instagram (joebuhlig) The Complete Guide to Self-Control (Scott Young) SuperBetter by Jane McGonigal Bookworm #2: The Willpower Instinct Untitled Goose Game Principles by Ray Dalio Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Join the Club Recommend a Book Recommend Margin Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 3.0Cory's Rating: 4.0

Scott is the author of Ultralearning and famous for the MIT Challenge, where he taught himself MIT's 4 year Computer Science curriculum in 1 year.I had a blast chatting with Scott Young about aggressive self-directed learning. Scott has some of the best advice out there about learning hard things. It has helped yours truly prepare to interview experts and dig into interesting subjects.  Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform.Podcast website here.Check out Scott’s website. Follow me on Twitter for updates on future episodes.Buy Scott’s book on Ultralearning: https://amzn.to/3TuPEbfTimestamps(00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Einstein (13:20) - Age (18:00) - Transfer (24:40) - Compounding (34:00) - Depth vs context (40:50) - MIT challenge (1:00:50) - Focus(1:10:00) - Role models (1:20:30) - Progress studies (1:24:25) - Early work and ambition (1:28:18) - Advice for 20 yr old (1:35:00) - Raising a genius baby? Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkeshpatel.com/subscribe

Scott Young, an expert in learning methodologies, dives into innovative approaches to education. He discusses how AI, like the 'Socratic Tutor' mode in GPT, revolutionizes online learning while emphasizing critical thinking over rote memorization. Young explores attention management in the digital age, likening it to dietary habits, and highlights timeless techniques such as the Feynman method. He advocates for a project-driven life to boost motivation and shares insights on mastering skills through practical dissection. Prepare to accelerate your learning!

Guest Scott Young, known for Ultralearning, discusses overcoming anxiety by experiencing fear without harm. Delving into the psychology of fear and the benefits of exposure therapy in reducing anxiety levels and improving mental health.

Scott Young, author of Ultralearning, discusses mastering hard skills, accelerating career growth, and the benefits of success as a teacher over failure. He explores the balance between learning from experts and personal creativity, observational learning in skill acquisition, and the challenges of knowledge transfer. The podcast delves into the nuances of education, emphasizing the importance of relatable analogies and examples, and redefining the school curriculum to balance depth and breadth of knowledge.

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.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Scott Young discusses the power of continuous learning, deliberate practice for skill improvement, breaking boundaries with constraints, and embracing passion for skill development in a captivating conversation on personal growth and mastery.

Many of us want to learn a new skill or master a new area of expertise, either to further or change our career or simply for the sake of personal fulfillment. But going deep in a subject seems like it would take a long time, and even require going back to school, something most of us don't have the time, money, and desire to do.My guest today says there's another way. His name is Scott Young and he's the author of Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career. We begin our conversation with Scott's successful experiment of doing all the course work for a computer science degree from MIT in less than a year and for free and how this opened Scott up to the idea of "ultralearning." We then discuss the economic benefits of learning how to learn, as well as the personal benefits that come from mastering new skills as adults. In the second half of our conversation, we get into the practical techniques of the ultralearning method, including creating a plan for your learning project, choosing active over passive learning, and drilling effectively. Scott and I end our discussion with how to figure out what feedback to listen to and what to ignore as you're learning a new project. Get the show notes at aom.is/ultralearning.

In this insightful discussion, Scott Young, an author and educator renowned for his expertise in self-directed learning, shares his journey of self-studying MIT's computer science curriculum. He dives into the critical steps of mastering any skill through seeing, doing, and receiving feedback. Scott debunks common learning myths, explores the learning process for adults versus children, and offers strategies for overcoming fears in skill acquisition. Don't miss his practical tips for creating effective learning experiences and resources!