Topic: Accelerated Learning Techniques
Summary: Learn "doing" type skills quickly and effectively by turning your practice into experiments. This method involves designing effective experiments, formulating hypotheses, using the Build-Measure-Learn loop, and keeping the process fun and engaging. Apply this approach to accelerate your learning and master new skills.
For certain skills, doing is more important than knowing. The best way to learn such skills is by practicing. As stated in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, "To learn and not to do is really not to learn. To know and not to do is really not to know."
In this post, I will share the method I typically use for learning "doing" type skills.
The method is simple: make everything an experiment and learn from the results.
You can turn your practice or any aspect of learning a new skill into an experiment.
And you can do multiple experiments in even one day.
It's a very efficient way of learning new skills.
Here are some tips to help you apply this method:
1. Design an effective experiment.
You can design your experiment however you like, but be sure to include two essential components: the expected outcome and the measurement.
The key to this method is obtaining effective feedback from the experiment and using it to improve or correct your understanding of the new skill.
For example, when learning to use new software, you need a way to determine whether your actions produce the desired results. (Fortunately, most software provides explicit feedback, such as a red alert for incorrect actions.)
2. Formulate hypotheses and use the Build-Measure-Learn loop.
This concept, borrowed from the Lean Startup method, involves creating a hypothesis before conducting your experiment.
The Build-Measure-Learn loop refers to designing and executing your experiment, measuring the results (or obtaining feedback), and learning from the feedback.
This feedback loop is critical for developing new skills and enhancing your learning experience.
3. Make it fun and engaging.
Mastering a skill requires long-term practice, so maintaining a positive attitude is essential.
Design experiments that are enjoyable and approach them with enthusiasm.
Keeping the process fun will help sustain your motivation over time.
So, give this simple method a try when learning new skills. By applying it to your skill acquisition journey, you can speed up the learning process and enjoy greater success. I hope it works for you as well as it has for me. Good luck!
