Make Sense of What You're Learning

When the world turned upside down and we saw everyone struggle to make sense of it, we remembered that the most important thing we could do for our livelihoods is learn how to think well. How do we think well in a world that’s constantly changing and where information is overwhelming?

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If you’ve heard of “explain something like you would if you were teaching a six year old,” you’ve heard of one of the most effective learning strategies, the Feynman Technique. In this article, we'll learn how you can use this technique to learn better in your every day life.

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Building effective habits is critical for learning better from the information you consume online These habits will allow you to be more efficient when consuming information online, ensuring that you make the most of the time you invest in learning about new topics. You'll also be able to recall information better, as well as develop actual understanding of the content you consume. Here are tips to help you learn better while reading online and consuming information across the web.

An effective note-taking strategy can actually help you better understand information in the moment, while you are taking notes.The way you choose to take notes influences how you think about the information you're learning from. That active thinking influences how much (or how little) you make sense of the content in front of you. That's why different note-taking strategies work for different types of learning. In this article, we'll break down two main types of note-taking strategies: Linear and Nonlinear, and examples of each, along with when to use them.

In today’s information economy, we have more opportunities than ever before to take learning into our own hands. We have valuable information at our fingertips; it’s the type of information that can completely change how we think, work, and feel. Being intentional about our consumption can allow us to truly take control of our lives; any question we might have, we can discover the answer for ourselves and take action. And when we care about improving how we think, learn, and work in our daily lives, finding the “right” influences and resources can truly be life changing.

If you’re here, it’s probably because you’re interested in learning theories and mental models, and by extension, how to be smarter. But in order to fully benefit from these learning theories and mental models, you have to set your mind up for success. Similar to preparing the ground before you garden, doing this work and preparing your mind can help you accelerate your learning.