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The Importance of Specific Knowledge and Mentorship in Learning
Specific knowledge is valuable because it is learned through application and apprenticeship rather than being taught in school. Having mentors significantly increases productivity and the transfer of specific knowledge. Many people who claim to teach have not actually done the thing themselves and lack the nuanced understanding. To improve skills, it is important to learn from someone who is better than you. The academic system is flawed, so alternative methods of learning, such as working for a company, can be more effective. Learning by doing is the best way to acquire specific knowledge and become proficient in a skill.