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Scott Young: How To Get Better at Anything
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Scott Young, best-selling author of Ultralearning, joins us to discuss his newest book: Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery.
This conversation covers:
00:00:00 - The Importance of Having a Mental Model of Learning
00:10:26 - Building Confidence and Motivation
00:15:35 - The Mind as a Muscle
00:18:36 - Strengthening Specific Mental Skills
00:21:38 - The Skill of Focus and Concentration
00:26:04 - Maximizing the Longevity of a Learning Project
00:31:23 - The Role of Copying in Learning and Problem-Solving
00:35:26 - Cognitive Load Theory and Problem Solving
00:40:34 - Extracting Useful Advice from Experts
00:46:44 - The Divide Between Academia and Self-Help
00:52:24 - The Complexity of Learning to Read
00:57:31 - The Impact of Age on Learning
00:59:05 - A Checklist for Learning Projects
Learn More About Scott:
→ Scott's Blog: https://www.scotthyoung.com/
→ Scott's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Better-Anything-Maxims-Mastery-ebook/dp/B0CF2CWTY7/
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