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Scott H Young Podcast

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5 snips
Jan 15, 2024 • 3min

(Ep 281) - Deciding Your Next Decade

Setting ambitious goals and planning for the next ten years of your life, including identifying steps and investments needed to make your aspirations a reality.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 3min

(Ep 280) - Why You Can’t Put Down Your Phone

Scott H Young, an expert on human behavior and technology, discusses the psychology of phone addiction and offers tips on breaking the habit through digital decluttering and intentional consumption.
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8 snips
Jan 8, 2024 • 3min

(Ep 279) - Lesson 1: How to Get Into a Focused State Quickly

This podcast discusses the challenges of focus and offers strategies to improve it by addressing ambiguity and breaking down tasks into smaller steps.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 18min

(Ep 278) - The 15 People Who Have Most Influenced My Thinking

Exploring the impact of Anders Eriksson, John Sweller, and Robert Bjork on learning and skill development. Delving into the study of expertise and skill acquisition, including abstract thinking and the role of memory. Investigating the discrepancy between math application in real life and classroom settings. Discussing the achievability of fluency in language learning and influential thinkers in the field. Reflecting on the process of learning to read and the influence of Richard Feynman.
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7 snips
Dec 22, 2023 • 10min

(Ep 277) - What Does Research Say is the Best Way to Learn a Language

Evaluation of different language learning approaches, concept of input-based learning, integrating language learning with academic instruction, benefits of grammar instruction
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6 snips
Dec 15, 2023 • 4min

(Ep 276) - My #1 rule for writing

In this podcast, Scott H Young shares his top rule for writing, which is to write what you like to read. He emphasizes the importance of writing frequently and publishing essays before self-evaluation. Young also discusses the significance of writing for oneself and writing something one believes is good.
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15 snips
Dec 8, 2023 • 10min

(Ep 275) - Self-Efficacy: The Key to Understanding What Motivates You

Explore the concept of self-efficacy in motivation and its influence on actions. Learn about the relationship between self-efficacy and motivation, including factors that shape self-efficacy expectations. Discover strategies for building self-efficacy to enhance motivation.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 6min

(Ep 274) - 18 Life Lessons I’d Give My 18-Year-Old Self

In this podcast, the host reflects on the advice they would give to their 18-year-old self. They discuss a range of life lessons including dating, prioritizing experience over grades, and embracing individuality as an adult. They also share advice for young adults such as exploring options, being extroverted, and maintaining a good relationship with parents.
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8 snips
Nov 24, 2023 • 4min

(Ep 273) - The Simple Rule for Achieving Ambitious Goals

Learn about the power of doing 10 times more to achieve ambitious goals, with examples including education, career, relationships, and language learning. Emphasizes the importance of not getting discouraged by setbacks and putting in extra effort to overcome challenges.
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7 snips
Nov 17, 2023 • 9min

(Ep 272) - 7 Expert Opinions I Agree With (That Most People Don’t)

Explore expert opinions on investing, intelligence, learning styles, and physics. Debunk misconceptions about the stock market, weight loss, and language acquisition. Discover the differences in language learning between children and adults and the economic progress of different generations.

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