Day 7: How to Determine What to Learn | How to Learn Anything Course

About this Video

• Video Title: Day 7: How to Determine What to Learn | How to Learn Anything Course
• Channel: Plato University
• Speakers: Brandon Stover
• Duration: 00:13:53

Introduction

This video, part of Plato University's "How to Learn Anything" course, focuses on determining what to learn and creating a structured learning plan. It guides viewers through a process of self-assessment, goal setting (long-term, milestone, and process goals), and prioritizing learning materials using techniques like the Pareto Principle and the emphasize-exclude method.

Key Takeaways

1. Assess Driving Factors: Before deciding what to learn, understand the task, assessment methods, and available time/resources. Learning objectives, past exams, or mentor guidance can clarify requirements.
2. Goal Setting: Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-limited). Break down long-term goals into manageable milestone goals, then into daily actionable process goals.
3. Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule): Identify the 20% of learning that yields 80% of results. Focus on high-impact areas.
4. Skill Stacking: Combine skills from different fields to create unique capabilities.
5. Emphasize-Exclude Method: Prioritize learning aligning with your goals and postpone less relevant aspects.
6. Just-in-Time Learning: Learn information as needed to achieve current goals, rather than all at once. Prioritize learning based on current milestones.
7. Categorize Learning: Organize learning into Concepts, Facts, and Procedures to structure your learning efficiently.