Get better at something you're already good at? Or finally face down those fears and tackle something you've always struggled with? Here's how to choose.
New Ultralearning Project: Let’s Learn Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics is a famously confusing and difficult subject. I'm going to try to learn the basics (with math) over a month. Come join me!
Why Most Self-Education Efforts Fail
Learning matters to everything you care about in life. But teaching yourself is hard. Here are three simple guidelines for going outside your comfort zone.
The Most Powerful Learning Tool (That Doesn’t Involve Studying)
Don't forget the most powerful learning tool: sleep. Reducing sleep (even for a single night) can make it much harder to learn. See why here.
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