Scott H. YounginMind CafeGet Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for MasteryHere are the fundamental principles researchers have uncovered that explain how learning works, condensed into twelve memorable maxims.·6 min read·3 days ago--1--1
Scott H. YounginMind CafeWhen Procrastination is ProductiveProductivity isn’t throwing out all your existing commitments in the fanatical pursuit of big ambitions. Instead, it’s choosing what…·5 min read·Apr 25, 2024--1--1
Scott H. Young7 Rules for HappinessHappiness is a paradoxical goal. We all want to be happy, yet we often fail spectacularly at predicting what will make us happy.·7 min read·Apr 25, 2024--5--5
Scott H. YounginMind CafeMental Models: How To Reason Better & Be Less IrrationalA mental model is not an image or a movie. It’s an abstract representation that contains one possibility based on the information given.·9 min read·Apr 12, 2024--3--3
Scott H. YounginMind CafeThe Most Important Words When Learning A New LanguageIn language learning, grammar gets all the attention. But research has shown that your vocabulary has the greatest effect on comprehension.·7 min read·Apr 8, 2024--16--16
Scott H. YoungThe Ultimate Strategy for Studying Anything (Feynman Technique)The three steps to apply the infamous ‘ Feynman technique’ for studying and 5 tips for getting the most out of it.·6 min read·Apr 8, 2024--6--6
Scott H. YoungMy New Book: Get Better at Anything (Special Offer for Preorders)Preorder my new book before May 06, 2024 and get $400+ of bonuses!·4 min read·Mar 25, 2024--4--4
Scott H. YounginMind CafeThe Infinite Library ProblemWhile there’s no method that will guarantee you’re spending your limited learning time wisely, here are 4 heuristics that have helped me.·4 min read·Mar 15, 2024--6--6
Scott H. YounginMind CafeOne Simple Technique To Assess Arguments Made By Authors In BooksWhy “critical thinking” doesn’t work when reading about topics you don't know much about.·6 min read·Feb 29, 2024--17--17
Scott H. YounginMind CafeThe 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It)Leading researcher lists the 6 causes of burnout alongside three tips on how to avoid it.·7 min read·Feb 22, 2024--18--18