Scott H. Young7 Most Common Reasons We Stop Improving At Our JobsCommon reasons why our efforts at improvement stall — and how we can get unstuck.1d ago91d ago9
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.May 72May 72
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…Apr 251Apr 251
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.Apr 257Apr 257
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.Apr 123Apr 123
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.Apr 817Apr 817
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.Apr 87Apr 87
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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.Mar 156Mar 156
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.Feb 2918Feb 2918