Scott H Young
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Should You Study The Solutions Or Solve Problems?
Watch the video of this essay. Learning requires effort. But not all effort is useful for learning. Consider the following situation. You have some problem sets for a class you’re taking. You have two ways you can study them: Which method would result in more general learning,…
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The Key to Creating Learning Projects You’ll Finish
My three-step process for self-directed learning projects you'll actually complete. The post The Key to Creating Learning Projects You’ll Finish appeared first on Scott H Young .
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The Best Way to Take Notes
The best way to take notes may be the method that uses the least technology. I'll explain why notes still matter and how to learn better with them. The post The Best Way to Take Notes appeared first on Scott H Young .
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The Simple Method That Boosts Memory by 50%
Effective learning doesn't need to be complicated. Here's a simple trick that outperforms mind-maps. The post The Simple Method That Boosts Memory by 50% appeared first on Scott H Young .
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Reach the Top 1% of Your Field (Deliberate Practice)
Revisiting one of the most influential theories of mastery and professional excellence. The post Reach the Top 1% of Your Field (Deliberate Practice) appeared first on Scott H Young .
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You Should Care Less About Practical Advice
Most readers prefer useful advice to abstract theory. They shouldn't. The post You Should Care Less About Practical Advice appeared first on Scott H Young .
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How to stop forgetting what you read
The decisive step for long-term retention of what you read occurs long before you open the book. The post How to stop forgetting what you read appeared first on Scott H Young .
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Book Review: China’s Examination Hell
Why does East Asia place so well in school? A look at Ichisada Miyazaki's excellent look at the 1300+ history of the world's most competitive exam. The post Book Review: China’s Examination Hell appeared first on Scott H Young .
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The Paradox of Burnout
Consider two different kinds of jobs: In the first job, there is prestige, interest and, in many instances, good pay and benefits. Many people see this line of work as not merely a job, but a calling. In the second job, work is simply work. While one may earn a living, and even…
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I’m 38
Some birthday reflections and plans for the future. The post I’m 38 appeared first on Scott H Young .