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@cajunkoi
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The most powerful skills in the world: Learning how to learn. I've spent over +10 years studying to become a doctor while testing 100s of learning techniques. Here's my 3C Learning Cycle to learn anything faster (according to neuroscience):
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This is Andrew Huberman. He’s the most focused and disciplined man alive. His message? If you can’t focus, you’ll give up on your dreams. The evidence-backed Huberman protocol for building laser focus, incredible physique, and unconditioned love:
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After studying 400s of geniuses, Psychologist Laszlo Polgar was sure that geniuses are not born, but made. To prove his point, he committed a crazy idea to turn his 3 daughters into chess grandmaster: The Polgar Genius Experiment (the most bizarre experiment on kids):
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Look at this guy. He is a 5x NYT bestseller. Fluent in Japanese, German and Spanish in 3 months. Martial arts expert. Spoke at Ted, Google, MIT, Harvard... He wrote the 4-Hour Chef on how to learn faster. This is Tim Ferriss and here's how to become a learning machine:
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A "cognitive bias" is a systematic error in your thinking that ruins decision-making. The 7 most powerful cognitive biases I've found:
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Psychologist Ander Ericsson is obsessed with prodigies. For 30+ years, he analyzed every detail and habit to create a formula for peak performance. I’ve devoured his wisdom on how to become world class. Here are 7 powerful habits to master anything faster:
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The cost of distraction is a life of regrets and what-ifs. If you need a wake up call, this is it. The ancient Japanese method of mindful productivity—how to do more with less:
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The most powerful thinking framework: First Principles Thinking. Used by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, and Richard Feynman... Here's what it is, how to use it, and become better at it:
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A "cognitive bias" is a systematic error in your thinking that ruins decision-making. The 7 most powerful cognitive biases I've found:
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This is Michael Phelps’s 60-second habit that helped him win 23 Olympic gold medals and become the most legendary swimmer in history. The “get the videotape ready” ritual:
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This is Ander Ericsson. Some called him the crazy psychologist obsessed with prodigies. After 30+ years, he has created a formula to master anything faster. I’ve devoured his wisdom to find the secret. 5 powerful habits to reach world class & peak performance:
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The man who got killed for thinking. He was an influential Greek philosopher who got poisoned for asking too many questions and "corrupting the youth." Today, he's one of the greatest thinkers ever alive. This is Socrates and here's his thinking framework:
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Marcus Aurelius was a big believer in stoicism. Not only Aurelius — but Tim Ferriss, Epictetus, and Ryan Holiday swear by it too. Here's what it's (and how stoicism removes stress and unlocks your hidden potential):
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This is Leonardo Da Vinci. He’s the most creative person ever alive. In the 1480s, he built models of planes and helicopters. 380 years later, the Wright brothers were born. He left us +7000 pages of journal. Here are 10 timeless principles to be more creative:
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How to learn skills as fast as possible. The 20-hour rule by Josh Kaufman:
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Who is Andrew Huberman? • 6'1" 225 lbs - lean • Ph.D. in neuroscience • 200 million+ YouTube views • Numerous awards and recognitions • Professor at Stanford School of Medicine • Dates 5 women simultaneously without others any suspicion. HOW? He mastered the art of
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Recently, I came across research on how a 20-minute walk affects cognitive performance. It shifted my perspective on walking forever. If you are walking less than 20 mins per day, open this:
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Learning faster is the most powerful skill to learn. Very few teach you how. After +100hrs of research, I created a playlist that helped me: - get straight A's - become valedictorian - get top 1% at med school It's yours for 72hrs Comment "me" + Follow me (I'll DM you)
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The cost of overthinking is a life of regrets and what ifs If this is you, please open this. How to find and escape the invisible trap of overthinking:
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What idea changed your worldview forever? Here's mine: The true cost of overthinking is NOT procrastination. It’s a life of haunting regrets. Here's the protocol to escape the prison of overthinking:
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Recently, I came across a study on how sleep affects energy, focus and brain function. It shifted my perspective on work-life balance forever. So if you sleep less than 8 hours per night, open this:
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When trying something straining & difficult, it's your decision to decide whether to stretch your comfort zone or stay average. Example: If 1 project is too easy, add 4 and watch yourself grow. You won't know your limit, if you don't try.
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Most people don't understand HOW to learn with AI. Give me 2 minutes, I’ll teach you how to correctly learn anything faster using AI: (no B.S, former top 1% med student, free tool, prompts included)
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A 60 seconds system to learn faster and remember longer (from a Nobel Prize-winning physicist) The Feynman Technique:
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Elon Musk ( @elonmusk ) on First Principles Thinking: "The normal way we conduct our lives is to reason by analogy. [With analogy], we do this because it's like something else that was done. [With first principles], you boil things down to the most fundamental truths…and then
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The FATHER of modern productivity: Cal Newport. • CS PhD from MIT. • 8 NYT Best-Seller books. • 3.5 million blog readers a year. • Frequently speak at Google, Apple, Harvard... Here are Newport's 3 rules to become exceptional in life:
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If your partner is complaining about you being late, forgetting a date, or you left a colleague alone at your house for 1.5 days after inviting him on a camping trip and it's causing you stress... don't yell at them. Try the psychological sigh to calm down... 2 deep inhales
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@ProfFeynman “Tell me and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin.
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The most powerful thinking framework: First Principles Thinking. Used by Elon Musk, James Clear, Steve Jobs and Richard Feynman. Here's what it is and how to master it:
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Goodhart's Law: When a measure becomes the goal, it loses effectiveness. Example: Exams and admissions have shifted education's focus to grades and pay, rather than students.
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The Curse of Knowledge: Experts assume everyone knows what they know. Therefore some experts struggle to effectively teach or lead because they assume everyone knows what they know.
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Give me 60 seconds I’ll give you a simple tip to remember everything you learn: (bookmark this for later)
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Unlike most top performers (who rely on talent or hard work) @tferriss has developed a special ability to analyze, think, and absorb any new skill rapidly. Jason Calacanis and Lex Fridman explain it here:
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Marcus Aurelius was a big believer in stoicism. Not only Aurelius — Tim Ferriss, Epictetus, Ryan Holiday... too. Here's what it's (and how to be a true stoic in 90 days):
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Change environment, changing your behavior: • To stop procrastinating, hide your phone. • To drink more water, keep bottles nearby. • To exercise more, put your shoes by your bed. • To avoid diet cheating, remove sweets from home. Micro change, macro differences
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@AlbertEinstein Narcissism Razor: Don't worry about others' opinions, they're too busy worrying about their own. You're mostly an extra in someone else's movie. Make your future self proud. h/t - @waitbutwhy
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Once you satisfy the curiosity, the excitement is gone. Like Huberman quoted: "Love is one of the few things in life we collaborate on to store something into the future." Just like a magic trick, once you see behind the curtain, it no longer boggles you as you look for new
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The Reading Recession: Despite more text available, people are reading less and relying on chatbots for writing. This trend is worrisome because language shapes thought: no reading or writing means no thinking.
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Walt Disney's Rule: This is his iconic 1957 drawing of his media empire. When struggling to think, map it out, focus on the bigger picture and different ways ideas are related.
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Most people have a dopamine-fried brain that blocks peak performance. Let's change that. Here's one evidence-based habit to gain clarity & get deep focus immediately (backed by science):
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Reward the effort, not the outcome. When you have put in all your best effort, you've done it. If you have 5 projects, and all 5 crumble when they intersect, don't blame the outcome. Appreciate your effort, you've done what 99% people can't do. That's the true reward.
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How to reset your brain's dopamine levels. Benefit: Focus better than 90% of your friends and live a more fulfilled life: (Explain in 60s)
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Dunning-Kruger Effect: Limited knowledge can breed ignorance and false confidence, closing the mind to opportunities. Beware "Mount Stupid" test: "What must be true?"
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How can I become a 1st Principle Thinker? Use the 3 Socratic Questions: 1. How did we reach this conclusion? 2. Which elements matter most and why? 3. What are the best and worst outcomes? Reflect and ponder on these until you find the truth. Here's an example:
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The longest running study on happiness: Harvard's 84 year old Study of Adult Development. 7 lessons I've learned to help you live a happier life:
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Recently, I came across a study on how lack of sleep damages your energy, focus, and brain function. If you sleep less than 8 hours a day, read this:
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Loss Aversion: Tversky and Kahneman found that losing stings more than winning rewards. That's why we strive harder to dodge losses than to pursue gains.
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@cajunkoi
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We crossed 4,000 followers! This account exists to help people learn anything faster. If you’re a student or professional looking to reach your peak potential, This account is for you. Traditional school is rooted in mediocrity. Our goal is to unleash your inner genius.
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Our YouTube Channel Crossed 1 Million Followers. • 420 videos • 64 million views • 100,000 Notion template downloads • More importantly... we had a hell of a lot of fun Here's the story of how 2 burnt out doctors built the biggest channel for students:
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Segal's Law: "One watch, one time. Two watches, uncertain." Modern societies have conflicting narratives unlike ancient societies, leading to confusion over clarity.
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The Curse of Knowledge: Experts assume everyone knows what they know. Therefore some experts struggle to effectively teach or lead because they assume everyone knows what they know.
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"Most people are taught how to drive a car." However, most are not taught how to control their nervous systems. This is the trouble with stress: We all experience it. The difference is how we respond to it. Here's what you can do to control it:
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5 books to learn how to learn: • Peak by Anders Ericsson • Make it Stick by Peter Brown et al • How We Learn by Stanislas Dehaene • A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley • Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel Willingham Have you read any of these?
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Embrace a stress-enhancing mindset. If someone wrote a hit piece on your private life and it damaged your "image," most would freak out. But with a stress-enhancing mindset, you will see it as an opportunity. • More popularity • More self-discovery • More loyal support + a
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When in doubt, focus on your marginal gains.
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Studying 400+ top intellectuals, Polgár found one consistent theme: start early and intense specialization in one subject. In simple terms, he believed with hard work and the right environment, anyone cam become a genius. What he did next was crazy...
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Harvard University is offering free online courses. No application or fee required. 10 FREE courses to make you smarter, healthier, and wealthier:
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@AlbertEinstein Narcissism Razor: Don't worry about others' opinions, they're too busy worrying about their own. You're mostly an extra in someone else's movie. Make your future self proud. h/t - @waitbutwhy
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Desire to Mastery The Polgár’s possessed something that Ellen Winner, a psychologist from Boston College, calls the “rage to master”. A trait that can be defined as an unstoppable motivation to excel in a domain of interest. He went to the extreme to cultivate this trait.
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Goodhart's Law: When a measure becomes the goal, it loses effectiveness. Example: Exams and admissions have shifted education's focus to grades and pay, rather than students.
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Moral of the story, in the words of Laszlo Polgar: "A genius is not born but is educated and trained….When a child is born healthy, it is a potential genius." Keep working on yourself, be open minded, work hard, open to change and with some luck, you'll be on path to mastery.
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In 1965, László Polgár initiated an epistolary courtship with a Ukrainian foreign language teacher named Klara. In his letters, he outlined the pedagogical project. Polgár told his plan to manufacture geniuses.
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One of the fastest learners in the world: Tim Ferriss From mastering Japanese to complex Jin Jitsu techniques...he did it all. Here's Tim Ferriss's 4 Steps Framework to Master Any Skill Faster:
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One phenomenon I learned that I can't stop thinking about: The Learning Sweet Spot:
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Loss Aversion: Tversky and Kahneman found that losing stings more than winning rewards. That's why we strive harder to dodge losses than to pursue gains.
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The Reading Recession: Despite more text available, people are reading less and relying on chatbots for writing. This trend is worrisome because language shapes thought: no reading or writing means no thinking.
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If you are a reader, here are 7 FREE websites that will change the way you read:
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The Bandwagon Effect: As social creatures, we tend to follow the crowd without thinking. Just because the group support, doesnt mean it's right.
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My life is chaotic right now. I tried everything to escape that feeling, only to understand that chaos was the my missing ingredient for life. Here's why having a chaotic life might be better than you think:
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Procrastination kills your progress. Here are a few ways I see people procrastinating: - Reading too much - Focusing too much on details  - Overthinking and overplanning - Feeling FOMO and jumping trends Here's a Full Procrastination Protocol to take Control Of Your Life: 👇
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I've got a 5.1 GPA and Valedictorian before med school. The secret? Understanding how the brain learns. I created 12 pages guide with my discovery. Reply 🧠 and I'll DM you the link. (Please follow so I can DM you)
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To improve focus, exercise more regularly. Certain forms of exercise will improve your mental and physical health. It promotes blood flow, releases endorphins, and creates new brain cells. Please be careful before considering supplements like AG1, even if backed by authority.
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We crossed 4,700 followers!!! This account exists to help people learn anything faster. If you’re a student or professional looking to reach your peak potential, This account is for you. Traditional school is mediocre. Our goal is to unleash your inner genius.
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Ander Ericsson is a believer in purposeful/deliberate practice. But what does it mean? Deliberate practice: get outside your comfort zone, intentionally. Following clear goals, a calculated plan, and a way to monitor your progress while maintaining your motivation.
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Deliberate practice follows 5 important ideas: 1. Potential expands through our actions. 2. Practice at “acceptable” level won’t help. 3. Improvement comes from focused practice. 4. Deliberate practice aims to create new possibilities. 5. Deliberate practice enhances mental
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Dunning-Kruger Effect: Limited knowledge can breed ignorance and false confidence, closing the mind to opportunities. Beware "Mount Stupid" test: "What must be true?"
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Bloom found that extraordinary performers practiced intensively, studied with dedicated teachers, and received enthusiastic support during their development. Mastery expert Anders Ericsson later asserted that "extended deliberate practice" is the key to success. Avoid naive
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Deliberate practice follows 5 important ideas: 1. Potential expands through our actions. 2. Practice at “acceptable” level won’t help. 3. Improvement comes from focused practice. 4. Deliberate practice aims to create new possibilities. 5. Deliberate practice enhances mental
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1 hour of learning. 1 hour of creating. 1 hour of exercising. 1 hour of networking. The life you dream of is only 1 - 2 years away. Direction is more important than speed.
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Every top 1% students have a top 1% organization system. That's why we created the: Ultimate "NOTION STUDY SCHEDULER" to track your to-dos and get better grades. It's YOURS for the next 48 hours Like + Comment "Notion" to claim ( follow @cajunkoi   or else we can't DM)
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Segal's Law: "One watch, one time. Two watches, uncertain." Modern societies have conflicting narratives unlike ancient societies, leading to confusion over clarity.
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How to study like an Ivy League student: The 24 hours (hyper effective) exam prep strategy (from training 10,000+ students). 🏷️Save this for later.
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First principles thinking is looking at a problem with fresh eyes First principles thinking challenges conventional wisdom by considering possibilities beyond incremental improvements. This is impossible if you're not ready to challenge the norm...
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Walt Disney's Rule: This is his iconic 1957 drawing of his media empire. When struggling to think, map it out, focus on the bigger picture and different ways ideas are related.
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How Tim Ferriss learn anything faster: The DiSSS (D3S) framework
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9 months
Today @hubermanlab turns 48. As a tribute to all the wisdom he has given humanity Here are 48 Andrew Huberman masterclasses to make you smarter, healthier, and wealthier:
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I gained 100 new followers in 48hrs. For all of my new friends, this is my philosophy: School failed to teach us how to learn. Students overwhelm and drowned in unrealistic exams. This account exists to help students learn more effectively & become lifelong learners.
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Polgar went all in and homeschooled his daughters. 1. Susan Polgár: April 19, 1969 • Hungarian-American chess grandmaster. • Women’s World Chess Champion from 1996 to 1999. • At the age of 15, she became the top-ranked female chess player in the world according to FIDE’s
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ChatGPT is my favorite teacher After experimenting with 1000+ prompts, I may have cracked the code. I’ve curated everything into this guide below: Available for the next 36 hours. Follow @cajunkoi + comment ”learn” I will DM you the link.
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His headphones are playing just what he expected. The race is part of a pattern of victories, starting earlier that day. Winning is a natural extension.
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Most people suck at decision-making. Let's change that. Here are 7 of the best decision-making mental models I've found:
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Phelps visualized every detail, from starting on the blocks to winning the race. Phelps practiced his mental routine daily for years. When tested, Bob would say, “Put in the videotape!” and Phelps pushed beyond his limits. Bob’s mental routine was ingrained; just saying “Get
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5 books to learn how to learn: • Peak by Anders Ericsson • Make it Stick by Peter Brown et al • How We Learn by Stanislas Dehaene • A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley • Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel Willingham What else would you add?
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In 399 BC, Socrates was tried in Athens for spreading his message and corrupting the youth. Found guilty by a jury of 500 citizens, he was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock. Dr Jordan Peterson's recap is worth a watch:
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Focus on the fundamental WHY. Keep asking why. Continuously ask why things until you find the core truth, where you can no longer simplify/ dispute.
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Flaw of Naïve Realism: People think they see the world objectively. Disagreeing leads to labeling others as ignorant. This flawed thinking fuels societal issues.
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The Bandwagon Effect: As social creatures, we tend to follow the crowd without thinking. Just because the group support, doesnt mean it's right.
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From a young age, I was convinced that mastering time management was the key to success. So I went into obsession mode over my calendars and time management tools. But after years of trial and error, I’ve realized that time management has 3 major flaws: ⌛️ The Planning
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Asked about his routine, Bowman revealed Michael’s mindset before the competition: “Michael isn’t lost in thought. He’s not overthinking. He’s simply executing his well-honed habits. It’s automatic.” He’s over halfway through his plan, winning every step. Stretches and warm-up
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2. Select the 20% Identify the 20% of units that will deliver 80% of the results. When learning Japanese, Tim focused on learning the most common words and phrases that are most important for HIM.
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Distraction is a Disease. Why does your mind keeps wandering off when you're trying to focus? 🤔 It's like you're trying to steer your thoughts but they just keep veering off course. Sounds familiar, right? I think this is the reason why:
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