Chapter Seventeen | Learning

“YOU
are who you surround yourself with.”

How important is repetition or practice?

Repetition or practice is a very important key in learning, since it assists in the transition of skills from the conscious to the subconscious. It is through repetition that the skill becomes automatic. The skill is repeated over time and gradually becomes easier. Another amazing feature of a newly learned skill is that you can build by expanding on that skill to form an entirely new skill set. Repetition can be done mentally. For example, an experienced basketball player spends 30 minutes every day for five straight days dreaming about making baskets and visualizing the ball going through the hoop, as opposed to a basketball player that just goes out and shoots. The percentage of shots made by the player that visualizes is higher. This is a form of mental repetition.

What are the benefits note-taking to obtain wisdom and knowledge?

Actively taking notes is one of the best habits one can have. The act of note taking actually imprints the information on your brain and you are learning the information subconsciously. Good note taking will improve the comprehension of the material on the spot. Also, active note taking helps with focus and retention. The main goal of learning is retention. Our goal is to reach our maximum retention level. MENTAL note taking is a skill that can be improved with focus. Taking mental notes can be used to boost your attention so that you will remember much more information later on. Basically, we’re talking about memorization or recall with extreme focus. Mental note taking can also be achieved by continuous repetition. Retention of knowledge is power!

Is there a foolproof method for improving memory?

Many people ask themselves if it’s possible to improve memory. The short answer is yes. Also, you don’t need to follow any magic formulas. All you need is some good, old fashioned common sense. When you follow these guidelines, you’ll be able to improve your memory in short order. To improve your memory, all you need to do is follow this 11-step method. However, the secret lies in consistency. The more consistent you are with the steps, the better your results will be.

Concentrate your attention on the task at hand. Removing distractions from your line of sight is crucial to achieving focus. Things like phones, social media, and television increase distraction. Also, multitasking can take away precious concentration from improving your memory.