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#092 - Scott H Young - Ultralearning

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#092 - Scott H Young - Ultralearning mentions Benny Lewis, ultra learning by Scott H Young, The Nine Principles of Ultra Learning, and Mary Somerville with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Benny Lewis

He’s just like diving right into conversations.

ultra learning

Scott H Young

It's all about what are you doing with that time?

The Nine Principles of Ultra Learning

The nine principles of ultra learning are like these little dials that you can kind of twist so that you're kind of like, Oh, this is a little off.

Guest: Scott H Young

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Scott H Young is a blogger, programmer and author. Learning new things is hard. Learning new things quickly is even harder. So how did Scott manage to complete the entire MIT Computer Science Degree of 4 years in just 12 months? Today we're going to learn about learning as Scott shares with us the approaches and real world examples of how people master hard things quickly from his new book Ultralearning. Extra Stuff: Follow Scott on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ScottHYoung Buy Scott's Book Ultralearning - https://amzn.to/31kiNKi Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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Benny Lewis

Best for Language learners and educatorsOften cited around language learning approach

“The speaker mentions meeting Benny Lewis, who has a different approach to learning languages quickly, which is discussed in the context of the speaker's own language learning experience.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: language learning approach

For: Language learners and educators

Key quote: “He’s just like diving right into conversations.”

The host mentions Benny Lewis to highlight a radically different approach to language learning that emphasizes immersion and practice from day one. This perspective inspired the host to undertake their own language learning challenge, contrasting it with their previous experiences in education.

ASIN: B00I84J40C

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ultra learning

Scott H Young

Best for Individuals seeking to improve their learning strategiesOften cited around approaches to learning

“The discussion revolves around the concept of ultra learning and how it can inspire individuals to tackle ambitious projects and improve their learning skills.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: approaches to learning

For: Individuals seeking to improve their learning strategies

Key quote: “It's all about what are you doing with that time?”

The host emphasizes the importance of how one approaches learning rather than just the time spent on it. They highlight 'Ultra Learning' as a resource that can help individuals maximize their learning efficiency and effectiveness.

ASIN: 9124119660

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The Nine Principles of Ultra Learning

Best for Individuals looking to improve their learning techniquesOften cited around learning strategies

“The way I wrote it in the book is that the nine principles of ultra learning are like these little dials that you can kind of twist so that you're kind of like, Oh, this is a little off.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: learning strategies

For: Individuals looking to improve their learning techniques

Key quote: “The nine principles of ultra learning are like these little dials that you can kind of twist so that you're kind of like, Oh, this is a little off.”

The host discusses the importance of practice in the learning process and how the principles outlined in 'The Nine Principles of Ultra Learning' can help individuals adjust their learning methods. They emphasize that understanding and applying these principles can lead to more effective skill acquisition.

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Mary Somerville

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and overcoming learning challenges.Often cited around learning and focus

“Mary Somerville is discussed as an accomplished woman in science, known for her translation and expansion of Laplace's celestial mechanics, and her dedication to learning despite challenges.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: learning and focus

For: Individuals interested in personal development and overcoming learning challenges.

Key quote: “So Mary Somerville, I cover her in the chapter on focus and I really loved her biography because she's not the most famous person.”

The host mentions Mary Somerville to illustrate the challenges and dedication involved in learning, especially for women in her time. Her story serves as an inspiring example of overcoming obstacles in the pursuit of knowledge.

ASIN: 0521626722

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Make It Stick

Peter C. Brown

Best for Individuals interested in improving their learning strategiesOften cited around learning and focus

“The discussion references Peter C. Brown's book 'Make It Stick' in relation to retrieval practices and learning strategies.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: learning and focus

For: Individuals interested in improving their learning strategies

Key quote: “So what I'm saying is to the listeners at home, your excuses are probably not as strong as hers.”

The host mentions 'Make It Stick' to emphasize the importance of effective learning strategies, contrasting them with common excuses people make. By referencing the book, the host aims to inspire listeners to overcome their own barriers to learning and focus, using historical examples to illustrate the point.

ASIN: 0674729013

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Feynman

Best for students and educators interested in learning methodsOften cited around understanding and intuition

“I mean, the must be some people that you spoke to for the book who like Feynman.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: understanding and intuition

For: students and educators interested in learning methods

Key quote: “his ability to just have this insight that seems to come from nowhere is really built off this really large foundation of tons of patterns.”

The host discusses Richard Feynman's approach to understanding complex concepts, emphasizing the importance of having a solid foundation of knowledge. Feynman's ability to intuitively grasp ideas stems from a deep reservoir of stored patterns in math and physics, rather than mere memorization.

ASIN: 0393355624

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Curious

Mario Livio

Best for Individuals interested in lifelong learning and personal development.Often cited around importance of learning skills

“I recently had a Mario Livio on talking about his new book, curious. And in that he like Feynman's his, he's got a bit of a bromance.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: importance of learning skills

For: Individuals interested in lifelong learning and personal development.

Key quote: “I recently had a Mario Livio on talking about his new book, curious.”

The host mentions 'Curious' by Mario Livio in the context of discussing the importance of applying knowledge effectively rather than just memorizing it. The reference serves to highlight the idea that true understanding comes from making connections and associations with the knowledge we acquire.

ASIN: B076DQZP96

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