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The value of proficiency-driven goals
36:06 - 44:22 (08:15)
Developing proficiency in a skill can give young people the confidence to step out into life, and be a great stepping stone from which they can launch the rest of their life. Setting proficiency-driven goals is an effective way to learn a new language or skill quickly and achieve long-term success.
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The speaker shares how he was able to enroll in second-year Japanese classes after studying through first-year textbooks and completing all exercises and verbal examinations within a month before taking an intensive six-week course in reading Japanese newspapers and conducting business in Japanese.
36:06 - 39:03 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker shares how he was able to enroll in second-year Japanese classes after studying through first-year textbooks and completing all exercises and verbal examinations within a month before taking an intensive six-week course in reading Japanese newspapers and conducting business in Japanese.
ChapterThe value of proficiency-driven goals
Episode#236: The Alien of Extraordinary Ability
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Developing a skill can give young people confidence and open up doors for them, such as musical instruments, languages, and sports.
39:03 - 44:22 (05:19)
Summary
Developing a skill can give young people confidence and open up doors for them, such as musical instruments, languages, and sports. Learning how to communicate in different ways, depending on the environment and the person, is also valuable for success.