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Deconstructing Learning: One Step at a Time
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08:48 - 14:05 (05:17)

Tim discusses his approach to deconstructing and selecting the most important pieces of any skillset, including examples such as language learning and swimming. He also touches on using stakes and incentives as motivators for staying on track.

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The 80/20 rule, also known as Pareto's Principle, can help you learn more effectively when applied to a process called deconstruction.
08:48 - 10:43 (01:54)
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Learning
Summary

The 80/20 rule, also known as Pareto's Principle, can help you learn more effectively when applied to a process called deconstruction. In this interview, Tim Ferriss explains how Total Immersion Swimming uses this method to break down essential components of learning and reconstructs them in a more structured, and strategic way.

Chapter
Deconstructing Learning: One Step at a Time
Episode
#240: Accelerated Learning and Mentors - My Personal Story
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Bestselling author, Tim Ferris, shares counterintuitive tips on learning, including mastering a skill by learning its opposite, and how to break down complex topics into understandable chunks.
10:43 - 14:05 (03:22)
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Learning
Summary

Bestselling author, Tim Ferris, shares counterintuitive tips on learning, including mastering a skill by learning its opposite, and how to break down complex topics into understandable chunks. He also emphasizes the importance of daily habits to achieve success.

Chapter
Deconstructing Learning: One Step at a Time
Episode
#240: Accelerated Learning and Mentors - My Personal Story
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show