Effective learning: Twenty rules of formulating knowledge - SuperMemo

Helmut D. Sachs puts it like this: “By learning, retaining, and building on the retained basics, we are creating a rich web of associated information. The more we know, the more information (hooks) we have to connect new information to, the easier we can form long-term memories. […] Learning becomes fun. We have entered a virtuous circle of learnin

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Here are the ten major principles of rapid skill acquisition: 1. Choose a lovable project. 2. Focus your energy on one skill at a time. 3. Define your target performance level. 4. Deconstruct the skill into subskills. 5. Obtain critical tools. 6. Eliminate barriers to practice. 7. Make dedicated time for practice. 8. Create fast feedback loops. 9.

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As soon as there was a box, there were other boxes and other boxes still. The file is a tool for memorization, a technical prosthesis for thought that allows one to forget many cumbersome, even paralyzing, things. But we must know how to put an end to obsessive activity and the love of repetition, in order to open ourselves more radically to the ad... See more

•Always start with a central image. This is the focal point of attention. Choose a piece of paper that is large enough to allow all the themes to radiate from the centre. •Use only one key word per line. It’s tempting to write more than one word because that’s what we’re used to. Don’t. It’s good discipline to get straight to the point. •Use symbol

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