How to Learn Anything

Day 19 - What is Memory?

Our learning journey is now moving into the engagement phase where we are recalling knowledge, practicing skills and engaging in experiences that form relationships betwe

Day 18 - Learning Technique 6: Reading Effectively

Today we discuss learning technique #6, reading effectively, which is about understanding what you read and remembering it longer. You will learn what this technique is,

Day 17 - Learning Technique 5: Dual Coding

Today we discuss learning technique #5, dual coding, which states that learning and memory are more effective when information is presented in multiple modalities,  such

Day 16 - Learning Technique 4: Interleaving

Today we discuss learning technique #4, interleaving, which is the process of mixing different types of tasks, problems or topics together during practice and study. Also

Day 15 - Learning Technique 3: Chunking

Today we discuss learning technique #3, chunking, states that learning is easier when material is organized into three or four organized units, each of which can contain

Day 14 - Learning Technique 2: Pomodoro

Today we discuss learning technique #2, the Pomodoro technique, which is sequence of steps to help you hack your productivity and make efficient time of your learning. Yo

Day 13 - Learning Technique 1: Active Recall

Today we discuss our first learning technique, active recall, which lies at the heart of active learning. You will learn what this technique is, the science behind it, wh

Day 12 - What is Active Learning?

Today we discuss what every learning session should look like, why it is important to engage in learning this way, and step by step how to learn in this way. In this cou

Day 11 - Foundational Knowledge: Where You Should Start Your Learning

Our learning journey begins in the explore phase where we learn the fundamentals, the foundational concepts or base knowledge. In this lesson, learn what foundational kno

Day 10 - How to Determine Where to Learn

The final element to our learning plan is going to be creating the optimal learning environment for the maximum amount of focus, engagement, and is distraction-free. We d

Day 9 - How to Determine When to Learn

Today we continue our creating our learning plan by determine the best time and schedule for you to engage in learning sessions. We discuss what these scheduled sessions

Day 8 - How to Determine How to Learn

Today we continue our creating our learning plan by determine the tactics, resources and ways that we'll engage in the learning process. You will learn strategies for det

Day 7 - How to Determine What to Learn

Today we continue our creating our learning plan by determining the topic and scope of our learning project. We will cover the indicators of what to learn and techniques

Day 6 - Need Motivation to Learn? Start with Why

Today we begin creating our learning plan by stating with why we want to learn. We will cover internal vs external motivation, why motivation is important for you learnin

Day 5 - Growth Mindset: The Only Belief That Matters in Learning

Today we discuss the core belief crucial to learning: having a growth mindset. We discuss what a growth mindset is, why it's important to your learning, how to create a g

Day 4 - How to be a Pro Learner by Creating a Learning Plan

Today we discuss the importance of having a plan for your learning which lays out the why, what, how, when and where you will be actively learning. We will cover the elem

Day 3 - How Learning Happens in the Brain

Today we discuss why learning how learning works in the brain, the relationship between learning and memory, the different types of learning and memory, and unveiling the

Day 2 - Why Learn How to Learn

Today we discuss why learning how to learn is the most important skill you can master, how it helps you become a self-directed learner, and what changes are occurring in

Day 1 - Using the Method of Loci to 10x Your Memory

Today we start by learning a powerful technique that has helped memory champions memorize all 52 cards in a deck in rapid time or memorize 70,000 digits of the mathematic

Day 0 - Welcome To The "How To Learn Anything" Course!

Welcome to the how to learn anything course from Plato University, where you're going to learn the science-based tools of pro learners to accelerate your learning, rememb