Study With Me (Live) - Guided Technique Walkthrough

Name: Study With Me (Live) - Guided Technique Walkthrough
Uploaded: 2020-05-21T22:10:47.000Z
Duration: 4 h 4 min 10 s

Introduction

In this section, the speaker introduces the study session and encourages viewers to leave comments if there are any issues with audio. The speaker also mentions that the session will be available for future reference.

The speaker asks viewers to let them know if there are any issues with audio by leaving comments.

The session will be available for future reference.

Setting Up Your Environment

In this section, the speaker advises viewers to prepare their study environment before beginning. They recommend having all necessary resources in front of you and clearing your space.

Viewers should have all necessary resources in front of them before beginning.

Clearing your space can help create an efficient system.

The speaker recommends using specific apps for digital note-taking depending on your device.

Starting the Study Session

In this section, the speaker begins studying a book on business growth and marketing. They aim to cover 50 to 100 pages but haven't looked at it yet.

The speaker is studying a book on business growth and marketing.

They aim to cover 50 to 100 pages but haven't looked at it yet.

Optimizing Your Environment

In this section, the speaker emphasizes optimizing your environment for focus during studying. This includes getting snacks and drinks beforehand so you don't have to get up later.

Getting snacks and drinks beforehand can help optimize your environment for focus during studying.

Recommended Snacks

In this section, the speaker recommends healthy snacks such as almonds and fruit while studying because they don't make you feel drowsy like other foods might.

Almonds and fruit are recommended as healthy snacks while studying because they don't make you feel drowsy.

Note-Taking Techniques

In this section, the speaker discusses their note-taking techniques, which involve using an infinite canvas app for digital note-taking and drawing symbols and diagrams instead of writing words.

The speaker uses an infinite canvas app for digital note-taking.

They draw symbols and diagrams instead of writing words.

Studying Techniques

In this section, the speaker discusses their studying techniques, which involve mostly thinking inside their head and planting ideas on paper quickly without hesitation.

The speaker's studying techniques involve mostly thinking inside their head and planting ideas on paper quickly without hesitation.

Learning Technique

In this section, the speaker explains his learning technique which involves spending very little time on note-taking and more time on rapid idea generation and hypothesis testing. He also emphasizes the importance of handwritten notes over typed notes.

Handwritten Notes vs Typed Notes

The speaker prefers handwritten notes over typed notes.

He uses nonverbal methods to express his thoughts whenever possible.

Typed notes are only used for specific purposes such as creating challenging questions for himself.

Priming Step

The speaker recommends a priming step before starting to learn.

This involves reading through the material to get a general overview without caring about all the details.

It helps in creating a logic-based framework of how everything is connected without going into too much detail.

Sensory Distraction Technique

The speaker suggests using sensory distraction techniques to increase creativity and quality of connections.

In this case, he uses a sensory distraction technique while reading by doing something else at the same time.

Organic Growth Playbook

In this section, the speaker talks about the book he is currently reading called "The Organic Growth Playbook" and how it relates to his current interests in leadership and marketing.

Reading Strategy

The speaker reads through the material until he feels like his brain is going to explode.

He then contracts all of it in by linking and simplifying it on a big-picture mind map before going back through and filling in details.

This allows him to focus all of his energy on creating the right connection then learning at the right time.

Breaching Questions Technique

The speaker uses a technique called breaching questions where he creates challenging questions for himself to answer in a couple of weeks.

This helps him retain the information better and is done using typed notes.

Learning Order Control

The speaker teaches a technique called learning order control which involves learning in the order that you need it to happen.

This is achieved by quickly going back and forth between related concepts as needed.

Conclusion

In this section, the speaker concludes by summarizing his learning technique and how it can be applied to different topics.

Summary

The speaker's learning technique involves spending very little time on note-taking and more time on rapid idea generation and hypothesis testing.

Handwritten notes are preferred over typed notes, except for specific purposes such as creating challenging questions.

A priming step before starting to learn helps create a logic-based framework of how everything is connected without going into too much detail.

Sensory distraction techniques can increase creativity and quality of connections while reading.

Reading until your brain feels like it's going to explode, contracting all of it in by linking and simplifying it on a big-picture mind map before going back through and filling in details allows for better retention of information.

Breaching questions technique involves creating challenging questions for yourself to answer in a couple of weeks to help retain information better.

Learning order control involves learning in the order that you need it to happen by quickly going back and forth between related concepts as needed.

Reading Techniques for Active Learning

In this section, the speaker discusses his reading techniques for active learning. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear intention and understanding why you are reading something. The speaker also explains how he reads slowly at first to build a mental model and then increases speed as he gains a better understanding.

Building a Mental Model

The speaker reads deliberately and plays with ideas in his head to understand their relevance.

He thinks deeply about each sentence, considering different variations and hypotheses.

As he progresses, his reading speed increases exponentially.

Despite slow progress at first, the speaker feels like he is unlocking new ways of thinking.

Memorizing Details

After building a general hypothesis of what the book is about, the speaker tests and subtracts things off as he reads.

He takes breaks to reflect and connect everything again if his focus wanes.

The speaker links each new idea to what he has already read, creating a foundation for memorization.

This allows him to memorize details more easily later on.

Skimming Unimportant Sections

The preface doesn't fit into the mental model, so the speaker skims it quickly for anything important.

If something isn't relevant or necessary at that moment, he skips it and comes back later if needed.

Speed Reading Techniques

The speaker reads pretty fast but emphasizes that speed reading is not essential. These techniques will work even if you're dyslexic.

Mental Models

The speaker visualizes a mental model in his head rather than using words to associate with it.

Developing a Method for Learning

In this section, the speaker discusses how they developed their method of learning through experimentation and reading research. They also explain how they visualize concepts in their head to aid in understanding.

Visualizing Concepts

The speaker explains that they visualize concepts as images in their head.

They draw out an example of what they see in their head after reading the contents for 15 minutes.

Each element in the image represents a different aspect of the mental framework.

As they read more, they constantly think about how new information relates to the mental framework.

Embracing Confusion

The speaker emphasizes that confusion is natural and important for learning.

They probe at confusion by asking questions and simplifying information in their head.

The process may be slow, but it feels organic and comfortable.

Learning Process

In this section, the speaker talks about their learning process and how they focus on getting a conceptual understanding rather than memorization.

Recursively Learning

The speaker goes back and forth between pages constantly while reading to learn recursively.

They recommend starting with written-out mind maps before progressing to doing it all mentally.

Overcoming Memory Gaps

There is no specific bullet point associated with a timestamp for this topic. However, the speaker mentions that overcoming memory gaps is not important because it's not about remembering; it's about focusing on getting a conceptual understanding.

Learning with Discomfort

In this section, the speaker talks about how discomfort and confusion are important in the learning process. They explain that they welcome discomfort and confusion because it helps them learn better.

Tolerating Discomfort

The speaker explains that it's important to tolerate discomfort and confusion when learning.

They describe a process of building, compacting, simplifying, and repeating until they feel comfortable with the material.

The duration of this process depends on practice and one's ability to tolerate discomfort.

Priming and Outlining

The speaker describes their priming process where they quickly go through all the pages to get an outline of what they're dealing with.

Based on their priming, the speaker believes they can do 128 pages in one go.

However, they note that they wouldn't do this straight away as there will be adding, removing, and rearranging of information later.

Reading Techniques

The speaker discusses using study music or other techniques to create a focus environment when needed.

They emphasize the importance of having a clear intention for reading and constantly asking oneself why am I reading this? What am I trying to get out of it? How will I apply it? And how can I simplify it?

The speaker mentions using Bloom's taxonomy to aim for higher levels of mastery rather than wasting time on lower levels like just remembering or understanding.

Reading Process

The speaker describes their reading process as not really reading backwards but going back and forth in their mind to test hypotheses and build a mind map.

They mark pages for quick reference and constantly ask themselves why they're reading something and what they're trying to get out of it.

The Importance of Active Learning

In this section, the speaker discusses how active learning is a relaxing process that allows for effective use of time and energy. They also emphasize the importance of applying what is learned to real-life situations.

Active Learning is Relaxing

Contrary to popular belief, active learning is a relaxing process.

Once the technique is learned, it becomes a well-oiled habit that does not require excessive focus or intelligence.

Applying What You Learn

It's important to think about how you can apply what you learn in real-life situations.

This involves thinking about how you can apply new knowledge in your career, job, future training, or understanding more advanced concepts.

By forcing yourself to think outside the scope of what you're learning, you can achieve critical depth more easily.

Prioritizing Time When Studying

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing time when studying and not worrying too much about details. They discuss their approach to learning and revising material over time.

Don't Worry About Details

Prioritize time when studying by not worrying too much about details.

Focus on understanding new material rather than trying to remember every detail.

Spending too much time on details drains valuable study time and may lead to forgetting information later on.

Revising Material Over Time

Revising material over time helps consolidate information indirectly.

Mental notes can be made for details that are missed and can be revisited later.

Flashcards can be used to assist with difficult material.

Annotating Books While Reading

In this section, the speaker discusses their thoughts on annotating books while reading. They explain why they do not annotate and provide alternative methods for retaining information.

Not Annotating Books

The speaker does not annotate books while reading.

Annotating is passive and a way to avoid discomfort and confusion, which are important drivers of learning.

Alternative Methods for Retaining Information

If struggling to retain information, build a mind map instead of annotating.

Avoid using too many words in the mind map.

This study technique is one variation of many that the speaker teaches students.

Field-Tested Study Advice

In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of using field-tested study advice that is aligned with research and learning psychology principles.

Benefits of Field-Tested Study Advice

The speaker's study advice is field-tested and proven to work with thousands of students.

The advice draws on first principles, foundations, and learning psychology research.

Students can create their own version of the study system based on the course that will be released in a few months.

Simplifying Information for Focused Learning

In this section, the speaker talks about simplifying information to focus on key takeaways during learning.

Simplifying Information for Key Takeaways

The speaker focuses on simplifying information by identifying one or two key takeaways from a text.

If there are specific details that need to be memorized, they are noted down and added to flashcards later.

This approach saves time by prioritizing what needs to be learned now versus later.

Applying Knowledge and Correcting Mental Models

In this section, the speaker discusses how he applies knowledge to his life and corrects his mental models when necessary.

Applying Knowledge and Correcting Mental Models

The speaker asks himself how he can apply new knowledge to his life and make it simpler to understand.

He realizes that one of his mental models was incorrect but corrects it, which strengthens his knowledge through the hyper-correction effect.

The speaker's approach to learning is not advanced but rather involves asking key questions and calibrating constantly.

Applying Simplification Technique

In this section, the speaker talks about how they apply the simplification technique to understand new information. They also mention that their new course covers all the tips and advice given in this video.

Applying Simplification Technique

The speaker applies the simplification technique whenever they read new information.

They repeat the process of applying and simplifying until they understand it.

The speaker's new course covers all the tips and advice given in this video.

Don't Be Afraid to Fail

In this section, the speaker encourages learners not to be afraid of failing when using their technique. They guarantee that it works if learners commit to it.

Don't Be Afraid to Fail

Learners should not worry about succeeding or failing when using the technique.

The speaker guarantees that their technique works if learners commit to it.

If it doesn't work for some people, it's because they didn't commit to trying it.

Light Bulb Moment

In this section, the speaker talks about experiencing a light bulb moment while reading. They explain how allowing themselves to be confused for a long time helped them arrive at a conclusion.

Light Bulb Moment

Allowing oneself to be confused for a long time can lead to a light bulb moment.

The speaker experienced a light bulb moment while reading after spending enough time being confused.

Using this technique allows one to go from light bulb moment to light bulb moment.

Taking Effective Breaks

In this section, the speaker briefly discusses taking effective breaks. They recommend watching their video on the topic for more information.

Taking Effective Breaks

The speaker has a whole system around taking effective breaks.

They recommend watching their video on the topic for more information.

Simplification through Analogies

In this section, the speaker discusses how he simplifies complex information by creating analogies. He also explains how mindfulness meditation helps him maintain focus.

Creating Analogies for Simplification

The speaker uses analogies to simplify complex information.

This technique forces him to stop being abstract and simplifies knowledge.

Creating analogies is a legitimate technique for simplification.

Maintaining Focus

To create focus, the environment must be free of distractions.

Mindfulness meditation trains the ability to refocus and increases concentration.

Being engaged in what you are doing makes it easier to stay focused.

Taking breaks while maintaining flow can help keep focus going for longer periods.

Building Logical Frameworks for Effective Learning

In this section, the speaker talks about building logical frameworks and models to speed up learning. He also discusses how memorization can hinder effective learning.

Reapplying Logical Frameworks

Building logical frameworks and ways of thinking about information allows you to reapply those frameworks again and again.

Focusing on details and memorization leads to situation-specific learning that takes longer as you learn more.

Speeding Up Learning

The more you learn, the faster it is to learn new things when using logical frameworks.

Memorization hinders effective learning because it leads to situation-specific learning that takes longer as you learn more.

Study Sessions

In this section, the speaker talks about his study sessions and how they vary in length.

Varying Study Session Length

Study sessions can range from 20 minutes of micro-learning to 4-5 hours with breaks.

The speaker used to study for obscene hours during his first year of biomed, which he does not recommend.

Studying Efficiently

In this section, the speaker talks about their efficient studying techniques and how they prioritize their learning.

Prioritizing Learning

The speaker prioritizes their learning by focusing on what's important and consolidating information.

They do not add more notes to their mind map after finishing their priming step. Their mind map is enough for them to remember everything.

The speaker works on their mind map whenever they feel like they've clicked on something important. They only add details that are necessary for them to understand the topic.

Efficient Studying Techniques

The speaker experiences an exponential increase in understanding while studying, which allows them to read while talking.

When studying lecture material or class material that is not well-written, the speaker goes back and forth constantly.

The speaker has a high level of retention for everything they have studied so far, despite only actively studying for 40-45 minutes out of an hour and a half stream.

The speaker uses symbols and diagrams in their mind map instead of words to succinctly describe what they're thinking.

Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing learning over taking copious notes. They also stress the value of finding efficient ways to study that work best for each individual.

Studying Effectively

In this section, the speaker discusses how to study effectively and enjoyably.

Building Logic Before Overloading with Details

The speaker suggests that building logic before overloading oneself with details is an effective way of studying.

Effective learning should feel like a satisfying process of going from confusion to understanding and back again.

The speaker finds it enjoyable to be curious about what they are studying and have their curiosity satisfied.

Using Analogies to Understand Information

The speaker explains how they use analogies to understand information better.

They describe a technique where they create an analogy for a piece of information and see if it fits or not.

The speaker uses symbolic representations in their notes, such as a chess board with an opening move, to represent concepts.

Resources for Learning

There are many websites and research articles available on learning, but the speaker recommends watching their videos for directed resources that address common issues.

Study Tips and Productivity

In this section, the speaker provides tips for effective studying and productivity.

Join study clinics or wait for course release

The speaker recommends joining study clinics to get directed and targeted help.

The speaker also mentions that they will be releasing a course with comprehensive information on effective studying.

However, waiting for the course may take some time.

Thomas Frank's content

The speaker has watched Thomas Frank's videos and finds his content to be of high quality.

However, the speaker notes that sometimes nuances are not communicated as much in the videos.

Additionally, Frank's productivity content is better than his study-related content.

Successful Study Session

In this section, the speaker discusses what constitutes a successful study session.

Definition of success

For the speaker, a successful study session means having a higher level of mastery of knowledge that can be applied at a deep and meaningful level.

This includes being able to compare, relate, prioritize, rank concepts and generate original thoughts around them based on Bloom's taxonomy.

A successful session involves covering desired content with high retention and mastery of knowledge beyond just memorizing facts.

Personal example

The speaker uses their current learning from a book as an example of what success means to them.

Success would mean having a higher level of mastery over useful knowledge gained from reading the book.

How Many Grapes Did I Eat?

In this section, the speaker asks the audience how many grapes they think he ate and requests them to leave their answers in the comments.

Grapes Consumption

The speaker does not reveal how many grapes he ate.

Dyson Vacuum Cleaner

In this section, the speaker talks about Dyson vacuum cleaners and shares his opinion on them.

Opinion on Dyson Vacuum Cleaners

The speaker considers Dyson vacuum cleaners to be an expensive yet worthwhile investment.

Live Sessions on YouTube vs. Facebook

In this section, the speaker discusses whether to migrate his study life sessions from Facebook to YouTube and seeks feedback from the audience.

Platform Preference

The speaker prefers YouTube but is unsure of how many people are watching his live sessions.

He plans to continue doing live sessions on Facebook until his YouTube subscriber count increases.

The audience is asked for their preference between having live sessions on YouTube or Facebook.

Subscribe to Support Live Sessions

In this section, the speaker encourages viewers who enjoy his live sessions on YouTube to subscribe and share with others.

Call-to-Action

Viewers who enjoy the live sessions are encouraged to get their friends and loved ones to subscribe as well.

Next Live Study Clinic Schedule

In this section, the speaker announces that there will be another live study clinic next weekend but has not yet determined a regular schedule due to being busy with course work.

Schedule Announcement

Another live study clinic is planned for next weekend.

The speaker has not yet determined a regular schedule due to being busy with course work.