What are your learning hacks when you have to learn something where you have a steep learning curve?

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Learn to walk away at times. It's like trying to crunch for a test and all you do is begin to confuse yourself at times. Walk away and let it absorb.

Yes, this is hugeeee I’ve found - otherwise it doesn’t have the stickiness needed

Schedule a certain time of the day to focus on learning whatever it is you’re trying to learn. Then make sure to do it every day.

This is great! Also for creating routine

make the targets/goals smol enough that they seem approachable and doable

also make the process enjoyable

Yes! Making it fun I think is the key to it and building the habit

Fail fast fail often.

Build wisdom over knowledge.

Keep references close at hand.

Have an idea of what you want to accomplish.

Read Range by David Epstein

Develop a wide range of interests and talents.

This is awesome!!!! Adding it to my book list now

Know in advance what the payoff is.

I find that if I know that the benefit far outweighs the difficulty, it's easier to stick to it.

The inverse also applies; If I determine that the payoff is low compared to the effort required, I drop it like a hot potato.

This is critical!!! Hold onto the why and keep it front of mind. Thank you for reminder

#Coffee, #tea and the ability to say #fuck it! When I need to take a break. Get something to eat. Exercise and rest..🧡😊

Find people that know more than you.

Focus on foundations and the rest will follow