Teach to Learn
- Teaching forces you to clarify concepts and deepen understanding.
- The Feynman Technique: Explain concepts in simple terms to identify gaps.
- Teaching others strengthens retention and transforms passive knowledge into active skills
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Peter Hollins’ The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition explores how to learn efficiently by focusing on deliberate practice, breaking skills into subskills, and using spaced repetition. By prioritizing high-impact learning and teaching to reinforce knowledge, the book provides a structured approach to mastering new skills quickly and effectively.
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