How to learn?

[The Don]

Hello guys.

I want to start this topic because I'm into reading books and I want to retain that information in my long-term memory.

I am a little bit envious of @Leo Gura but not in a bad way; rather in a motivational way.

He's really eloquent and I want to be able to speak like him.

I struggle with retaining information.

I need a few suggestions on how to retain the information I read; or how to learn; how to study.

Thanks.

[BjarkeT]

https://www.retrievalpractice.org/

recall the information without looking and do so over days or weeks for long term memory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distributed_practice

you can use flash cards or the question book method which is basically a notebook where you turn the ideas into questions and answers and use them to recall the ideas.

Do it with a lot of intensity to get it done in a short period of time

http://calnewport.com/blog/2014/04/08/work-accomplished-time-spent-x-intensity/

https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2017/04/18/lesson-1-the-most-common-misconception-about-learning/

Let me know if there is anything else you want to know about learning how to learn.

Edited January 26, 2019 by BjarkeT

[The Don]

Thank you!

Very helpful.

[CreativeInertia]

I highly recommend reading the book 'Make It Stick'. They present very effective techniques for learning and remembering information. It also empowers and motivates you, give it a try ?