Rapid Knowledge Acquisition & Synthesis

Book excerpt: From novice to expert: tools and techniques to make your learning faster, deeper, and stronger. Time to master the most important meta-skill of all: learning. Too bad you didn’t have this book years ago! Scientifically-proven, step-by-step methods for effective absorption, retention, and comprehension. Rapid Knowledge Acquisition & Synthesis is a collection of the very best methods to get ahead of the typical learning curve. You’ll learn how to create an environment for information absorption at shocking speeds. From scientifically-validated tips to best practices of some of the world’s smartest polymaths, you’ll get it all. Faster, deeper, stronger. Directly from one of self-education's thought leaders. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Clear guidelines for every stage of the learning process. •The most common obstacles of learning and how to overcome them. •Single loop learning, double loop learning, and how to fundamentally change your comprehension mindset. •Best practices for reading, note-taking, absorbing knowledge, and making things stick inside your brain. •The most strategic questions to ask that will make information become memorable and 3d. •Dual coding, REM sleep, shifting locations, the efficacy of variety, and catching your own blind spots. Unlock the most important meta-skill of all: learning. Make yourself recession-proof, upgrade-proof, competition-proof, absent-minded-proof, and stagnant-proof.