We’re taught a lot of things in school. But oddly, few of us are taught how to learn. This is unfortunate because knowing the effective way to teach yourself things is absolutely essential. Why Self-Education Matters Every improvement you ever make in your life will come from learning. To have a successful relationship, you need […]
The Most Powerful Learning Tool (That Doesn’t Involve Studying)
I’d like to talk about one of the most important things you can do for learning. It’s scientifically demonstrated to have a huge impact on your memory, attention and energy levels. Yet, tragically, it’s often the first thing many people jettison when they’re preparing for a big test. The Most Powerful Learning Technique The technique […]
How to Learn a Language in Record Time
Acing exams isn’t the only goal of learning. Life is full of opportunities for learning things well that will never have a final test. Learning another language is a goal many people have. It’s also one that many people stumble on. They get stuck, give up and maybe even convince themselves they don’t have the […]
Five Scientific Steps to Ace Your Next Exam
Below, I’d like to outline a simple strategy you can use to ace any exam you might have coming up. Although the specific strategy is my own, the approach is based on cognitive science. In particular, I’m going to look at five key ideas from cognitive science that are easy to miss, but extremely important […]
I'm a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. Since 2006, I've published weekly essays on this website to help people like you learn and think better. My work has been featured in The New York Times, BBC, TEDx, Pocket, Business Insider and more. I don't promise I have all the answers, just a place to start.