Learn Anything So Fast It's Almost Unfair

Source:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCwXjBa_jNs

This video from the BetterU channel, titled "Learn Anything So Fast It's Almost Unfair," explains three key tricks to significantly reduce learning time.

Here's a summary of the video:

The Secret 20%: Most people try to learn everything about a skill, but fast learners identify and focus on the crucial 20% of information that yields 80% of the results. For example, mastering just four guitar chords allows you to play 80% of popular songs.

The Drill Down Method: Instead of practicing the entire skill repeatedly, fast learners isolate their weakest point and drill that specific piece until it becomes automatic. This allows for smarter and faster improvement. For instance, if public speaking is a challenge, practice eye contact or gestures separately before integrating them into a full speech.

See One, Do One, Teach One: This method, derived from medical schools, involves three steps:

See One: Observe someone else performing the skill without taking notes.

Do One: Immediately attempt the skill yourself, even if you make mistakes.

Teach One: Explain what you've learned to someone else (or even record yourself explaining it). This active processing helps organize and reinforce the information in your brain.

By applying these three tricks—focusing on the essential 20%, drilling down on weaknesses, and using the "see one, do one, teach one" method—the video suggests that individuals can learn skills much faster and more efficiently.