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The Value of Persistence and Pushiness
The key to obtaining knowledge is buying in completely and being persistent in your pursuit to learn more, as well as being willing to reach out to others and be pushy. By immersing yourself in a topic and constantly seeking out information, you can become an expert.
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The best way to learn about complex topics is to find a well-written paper or book that simplifies the topic without "dumbing it down."
1:40:29 - 1:43:19 (02:49)
Summary
The best way to learn about complex topics is to find a well-written paper or book that simplifies the topic without "dumbing it down." It's important to find material that challenges you while still keeping your interest.
ChapterThe Value of Persistence and Pushiness
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The hosts discuss their experience with reaching out to experts in their respective fields and how persistence can pay off in gaining valuable insights into their research.
1:43:19 - 1:45:16 (01:57)
Summary
The hosts discuss their experience with reaching out to experts in their respective fields and how persistence can pay off in gaining valuable insights into their research.
ChapterThe Value of Persistence and Pushiness
Episode#04 - AMA #1: alcohol, best lab tests, wearables, finding the right doc, racing, and more
PodcastThe Peter Attia Drive
The speaker emphasizes the importance of buying and investing time to learn about a subject rather than looking for shortcuts such as reading summaries or abstracts.
1:45:16 - 1:46:59 (01:42)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of buying and investing time to learn about a subject rather than looking for shortcuts such as reading summaries or abstracts. He believes in immersing oneself in the research and understanding the background and context to gain a better understanding of the topic at hand.