Creating a System
In my previous post, I outlined 3 sources that greatly impacted me. Just as a refresher, those sources are:
- Finding Gravity by Justin Sung
- Magnetic Memory Method by Anthony Metivier
- Quantum Memory Power by Dominic O’ Brien
Out of the three, Finding Gravity probably had the greatest impact on how I approach learning today. It convinced me to try to use mindmaps and to create a system for doing so. More importantly though, it gave me a holistic, big picture idea of what effective learning consists of.
In fact, it was after consuming the Finding Gravity course, I felt satisfied to stop searching and looking up new sources on effective learning. Information overload is real.
Changes to My Learning Approach
I take a lot less notes. In fact, I barely take notes anymore. When I do take notes, it’s more messy and are more likely to be mindmaps. I use a lot of images and shorthand symbols because it’s faster & more memorable. I can connect information to the bigger picture because I create a mental framework before I learn something. This helps me not get lost in the details.
I guess I really took the mantra ‘work harder not smarter’ to heart. Eh?
Why Create A Learning System??
If you’re like me, chances are you’re not learning very efficiently. I am getting old and don’t have a lot of free time after work. And I feel like I’ll get even less free time the older I get. Therefore, I wanted to ensure that I am learning in the most optimal way possible.
It also gets rid of decision fatigue. When you tackle a problem, you know exactly how to approach it. This really helps!
Creating a learning system takes some time initially, but like any other good system, it makes the rest of the process much smoother.
My system is not perfect, but I am happy with it and therefore it makes learning much more enjoyable! I still tinker with my system here and there, but the foundation is all there.
I highly recommend the 3 courses because it will open up your mind to new possibilities.
