The Infinite Library Problem

Studying for school can be hard, but the process is pretty straightforward:

1. Read all the material and attend all the lectures.
2. Practice in ways that mirror what will be on the final exam.
3. Use feedback to figure out what you need to fix.

Outside of school, though, this strategy breaks down. It’s impossible even to be aware of all the books that might be useful for any given subject, never mind actually reading them all.