Sublime

Learning something new rarely depends just on the mass of easily articulated and codified knowledge present but on the myriad tiny details of how that knowledge interacts with reality.

In nearly every biography of great geniuses and contemporary ultralearners I have encountered, some form of retrieval practice is mentioned.

First Draw a Map

And, above all, be willing to learn from anyone and everyone, regardless of their station in life.

identify at least three books, instructional DVDs, courses, or other resources that appear to be connected to the skill

THE DIRECT-THEN-DRILL APPROACH

The second difficulty with this principle is designing the drill to produce improvement.

But this very difficulty creates a potent source of competitive advantage for any would-be ultralearner.