Earlier I critiqued the five-minutes-per-day approach to learning. Now let’s look at where the slow and patient approach can actually work.
The Problem with Being Too Patient
Is patience a vice or a virtue in learning? Some reflections on whether minimal habits are sufficient for mastery.
Why Flashcards Beat Mnemonics for Studying
Flashcards should be the base for learning any memory-intensive subject, mnemonics layered on top (if that).
When is Learning Worth the Effort?
Do we underinvest in learning? An exploration of the logic of learn-or-delegate decisions.
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