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Research shows that when we teach what we learn, something magical happens in our minds.
We suddenly notice mistakes in our thinking.
We have more creative insights.
Our ideas become sharper.
We remember what we learned for longer.
We see patterns more effectively.
We get feedback that improves our idea.
This magic is known as the Explanation Effect mental model.
And it even applies when we teach concepts to ourselves by journaling, mind mapping, or talking out loud.
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Explanation Effect: Why You Should Always Teach What You Learn
I don't know what I think until I write it down." ― Joan Didion It is peculiar irony in life that the fastest and best way to learn something is to give it to others as soon as you learn it - not to hog it yourself.
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Memory & Learning Breakthrough: It Turns Out That The Ancients Were Right
Have you ever wondered... What's the fastest, most effective way to learn? What's the secret to remembering what you learn? When it comes to learning how to learn, these are the big questions. If you have a better answer to them, you will be more successful. Period.
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