#31 Barbara Oakley: Learning How to Learn
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish ›1:33:38 | Apr 10th, 2018
Just when I start to think I’m using my time well and getting a lot done in my life, I meet someone like Barbara Oakley. Barbara is a true polymath. She was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Russian trans...Show More
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Learning is a super power! Once you learn how to learn, you can learn everything! Dr. Barbara Oakley who is a prof on learning lets you in on some of her learning secrets. You can also take her full course for free here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn
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dee.ngyn recommended:Jan 18th, 2021
I love that she openly admits she’s a slow learner, something many are shamed for and that education system fails to support. It’s a good reminder of the process and how enjoyable learning can be (even as an adult).
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mmJan 18th, 2021
@dee.ngyn I've also learned that fast learning doesn't necessarily equal good or actual learning! Better to go slow and truly understand what you're learning to build a solid foundation trumps fast learning any day!