Chapter
The Myth of Learning Quickly
23:06 - 31:39 (08:32)
Chris warns against falling for the illusion that learning can happen quickly and emphasizes the importance of being patient and putting in the necessary time.
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Learning a new skill takes time and effort, and shortcuts or quick fixes are often just a waste of time.
23:06 - 27:42 (04:35)
Summary
Learning a new skill takes time and effort, and shortcuts or quick fixes are often just a waste of time. Instead, focus on practicing and speaking the skill with someone who knows it well.
ChapterThe Myth of Learning Quickly
Episode#088 - Nat Eliason - The Five Best Books You've Never Read
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker highly recommends reading Endurance by Alfred Lansing, which tells the story of Shackleton and his crew who were stuck in the ice of Antarctica for almost two years with no additional supplies and every single member survived the expedition and rescue mission.
27:43 - 29:13 (01:29)
Summary
The speaker highly recommends reading Endurance by Alfred Lansing, which tells the story of Shackleton and his crew who were stuck in the ice of Antarctica for almost two years with no additional supplies and every single member survived the expedition and rescue mission.
ChapterThe Myth of Learning Quickly
Episode#088 - Nat Eliason - The Five Best Books You've Never Read
PodcastModern Wisdom
Alistair Urquhart's story of survival during World War II involves enduring dysentery, being trapped in a hot tin box, and surviving the bombing in Nagasaki.
29:13 - 31:39 (02:26)
Summary
Alistair Urquhart's story of survival during World War II involves enduring dysentery, being trapped in a hot tin box, and surviving the bombing in Nagasaki. The book "The Last Highlander" portrays his incredible story.