cover of episode 126. How to Learn Any New Skill Faster Using Proven Science | Peter Brown

126. How to Learn Any New Skill Faster Using Proven Science | Peter Brown

2023/1/4
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Growth Minds with Sean Kim

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Peter Brown is the co-author of Make It Stick, which reveals recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines for becoming more productive learners.

In our conversation, we discuss:

  • How to learn any new skills faster in 2023

  • Retrieval practice: what it is, why it's important, and how you can apply it into your learning

  • The science of how memory works

  • Understanding your specific learning style, and how you can use it to your advance to learn anything faster

  • Why it's beneficial to learn multiple new skills at the same time

  • The downsides of cramming 

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Past guests on Growth Minds include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk),  Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Robin Sharma, Vanessa Van Edwards, King Bach, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee), Gabby Reece, Rich Roll, James Altucher, R3hab, and more.