Three Incredibly Practical Books to Read if You Want to Learn Any Skill 10X Faster

Gaining more and more skills is how you beat the game.

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Here are the books that will take your learning to the next level —

Ultralearning

by Scott Young

Ever wanted to pick up a new skill or dive deep into a subject, but felt like it’s just too much?

“Ultralearning” by Scott Young is like a turbo boost for your brain. It’s a guide to aggressive, self-directed learning that can help you conquer complex subjects in less time than you thought possible.

Scott Young isn’t just preaching; he’s walked the walk. He completed a 4-year MIT course in just one year. And he talks about how to develop a strategy for deep learning quickly.

1. Principles of Ultralearning: Young outlines key principles like directness, drilling, retrieval, and spacing. It’s about learning by doing, and then doing some more.
2. Overcoming Barriers: He tackles common obstacles like procrastination and imposter syndrome.
3. Real-Life Ultralearners: From language learners to experts in various fields, Young shares stories of people who’ve mastered this approach.

My favorite parts…