Data Nerds! What's your favorite method for learning?

Three things for me that really helps with learning is: 1) I revisit core concepts sometimes and I will end up seeing things, I missed the first time I learned them. 2) For repetition, I prefer to review the things I am learning from a second reliable source. This helps keep things fresh and makes understand rather than memorize. 3) I will daydream about the topic and try to fit it into my web of knowledge. Try to find the connections to things i already know.

Repetition is the key. I totally agree. During high school, I tend to memorize things a day before the exam but was unable to retain most of them. In college, I read thru my notes and repeat them in my head as you would in a rehearsal. I try not to memorize rather understand it based on my notes and repeat them without looking in my own words. Now I know I am not the only one. hahahahahaha! Thanks, Luke! this affirms my old method is right. And I agree, employers do not have the luxury of time to wait for you to recall or read your notes again. that is my struggle at the moment. I have a full-time job that is not related to data analytics. As you said, I need to spend a few hours a day self-study and rehearse.

Be consistent, that’s what works for me, write things down always especially the important informations.

This video is GOLD. Thank you so much dude!

You literally are my virtual Data Analytics professor ! I love it and I love your " Data/Technical growth content" ! Keep up the great work !

My favorite part was how you integrated study and exercise. I found out about the benefits of this by accident a few weeks ago when I noticed that my ability to study and focus had improved when I took workout breaks. It never occurred to me that it was a learning technique until you explained it here. However, I didn't realize reading before sleeping was so beneficial for you. That's something I'm eager to try.

the editing!! also amazing advice!

Hey Luke, I really liked this video on learning. I am currently enrolled in the Coursera Learning How To Learn course. So it was particularly interesting to listen to your strategies. I face a steep uphill climb to master data analytics and data science. But I'm 100 percent fuelled by the incredibly interesting depth and breadth of the disciplines required to master data. Plus, folks like you and Ken Gee give me additional approaches to staying on my game. Thanks so much Luke!

Wow it's an amazing video, Luke! I haven't finished watching but had to drop a comment right now that the paddle and biking shots are so beautiful 🤩, and I've learned a lot about learning as well! Love this type of video, very well done! 👍 PS: I used to read technical books before bed as well but recently I've found it too heavy for my already tired brain, so had to switch to fiction or some light non-fiction books to fall asleep.

I adored the 'Learning how to learn' course, I completed it a few years back & Barbara is one of the most inspiring educators out there. I've recently learned more about her background and her approach, it's just awesome. I have recommended this course to so many people, it's awesome to see you do a piece on it. And I recently listened to the book 'Ultra learning' by Scott Young, which I found a nice revisit of some stuff I'd come across before, with some interesting new info too. I'm surprised there was such push back on you including activities throughout your day, I have the sense that people might not understand enough about burnout or diminishing returns. But also, why are we working? Surely being able to include activities we enjoy in our days, which also reinforces our ability to do great work and learn is a good thing?! More great content! Thanks yet again. I'll be looking forward to a paddling session next week and I know it will support my ability to study and be a better learner.

I love your approach! I Like to Read in the morning, work, and study during down time. After work I hit the gym then eat and study for another hour and relax before bed. Great video keep it up!

You inspire me so much in wanting to become a data scientist. I just began this journey and I am watching your videos every day. Please keep making these videos as they help a lot! Thank you for everything!

I'm def taking the learning how to learn course now and going to take it as seriously as possible to help me understand how to learn what I want to faster.

Thanks for the video Luke. Amazing work. While I was studying my MSc in Data Science, almost every night prior sleep I would study a few pages of Data Analysis/Data science books. This definitely helped me to know where to recall the information i need to solve a specific problem. I remember reading the "Python for Data analysis", and even if i was already quite confident with python i was often surprised with some very handy but "not so popular" functions. By this way next time i was working on a problem i had an extra tool (function) in my disposal. Code has many similarities with a tool box. What you need to know is what tools are available and which are the most suitable for the particular problem you are currently facing. You can always recall how to use this particular function/library as long as you know its existence.

Took this class as a prerequesite for Launch School and LOVED it!! I wish 'diffuse brain' was common knowledge because it plays a huge part in how I think and discuss with people, but I always have to pause and elaborate

Incredible video. I'm trying to transition from a job I hate to data analysis. I didn't even know what a data analyst was a few weeks ago, but I'm excited about the future. Take care man

Fantastic video. One thing I always struggled with was learning how to learn. This is stuff I wish I known years ago. I have noticed as I'm going through the Google Data Analytics course, I've been taking short breaks now and then to do some basic exercises, and noticed how well it's refocused my brain. Also, awesome drone shots! It looked so good.

Great video! I wish I knew this back in power school! Nap breaks sound great 😴

Great video Luke! I also struggle with the pros and cons of digital vs written notes. You might want to check out a digital paper tablet like the Remarkable 2. I’ve had mine for a couple years and I love it! You get the most of the convenience of digital notes, free from the distractions of an iPad, with the natural feel of writing on real paper. (I have not received any compensation for this comment. 😉)

Hi Luke, I just want to say I'm a huge fan of your videos. Aside from the obvious expertise you have in the data analytics field, you are an incredible communicator and teacher. Thank you for being in my "upskilling curriculum videos" rotation on KZfaq.

Luke, I never comment on KZfaq videos but I feel I have to support you because you rock! After you said in this video that you received disheartening negative feedback about the way you interweave exercise and activity during your workday, I couldn't believe it! When I watched that video you were referring to, my immediate reaction as a DPT (and also a veteran) trying to transition into data analytics/health informatics was that you are doing life right! I definitely think that lower and middle class people (this includes me) have been "brainwashed" into thinking we must, and it's best, to diligently apply 8 sequential hours of our day to work/our job. But sir, you are doing life right! I love your content and your authenticity. Thank you and keep enjoying life because it shows!

Vet to Vet you are a role model...we appreciate you so much brotha!

Great video as always, and very motivational! I struggle everyday to just sit and start studying, but once I push myself to start, it goes much better after. Also sometimes I struggle to stay concentrated on the topic :( Still working on those issues. Thanks Luke.

Thank you! This video is gold for me.

I always recommend Barbara Oakley’s course and book. Very helpful for learning hard things.

You da best! Also couldn't agree more about breaking the day up with exercise and other activities. Everyone has their own way of keeping productive and this is one of the best!

👏 Luke for not allowing a disheartening take on your daily, enriching extracurricular activities stop you from carrying on. Self awareness on what works beyond societal norms is critical. I’ve also discovered that my mind learns or makes these “sticky” connections while exercising. Never ceases to amaze me.

Great video Luke, and also inspiring! Nowadays, I think it's easy to believe that standing in front of a screen 10 hours a day is being productive but the reality is that most of that time is being wasted. Having times for working out and scaping from work is important, too, not only for productivity but for mental health and creativity. I'm taking the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate because I want to become a data analyst and your videos has helped me a lot.

I love the place where you live, there are lakes, forests and you are surrounded by nature

This was such an enlightening video, also your voice is super soothing. And you're right it has ti be a balance of self care and repetitive learning, Working out is the best way to clear your head. Awesome video!

Amazing Video, Luke! Thank you so much for sharing. Absolutely love this style of video. The drone shots were stunning and the content you shared are truly next level. Keep up the awesome work!! HUGE FAN HERE

This is loaded with endless gems. Thank you for releasing this video.

Thank you for talking about it! I feel all the points you mentioned are very important. I felt I’m straggling with my studies and now I want to check this course and also to add more exercises to my daily routine of learning. Thank you for creating this video!

Hand written notes are awesome for learning,... I use a rocketbook type system - every day I start with a clean page, dated and labeled and take notes. I then take a picture/scan in my notes and use an OCR to convert my notes. I save the digital image and OCR text to a digital notebook by date and can then search notes. Even if you have bad hand writing, reviewing the OCR output pushes you to recall what you wrote and update it when you save it. And you wipe the pages clean when scanned and don't have a million notebooks to save.

Hey Luke, I remember way back when, in my last year of High School, my parents gave me a 2 or 3 VHS tape series called "Where There's a Will There's an A", about succeeding in college. of the many good things there, like using index cards and putting just one thought per card, and taking notes in class but then re-writing those notes in narrative form that night, one that really stood out for me was the idea of breaking up your studying, so instead of say, having one large inverted bell-curve over 55 minutes (because apparently we remember the first and last 5 minutes more than the intervening 50 of a given hour -though i dont know the source of that), you break it up into 3 15-minute periods followed by a 5 minute break, which gives you three smaller inverted bell curves , thus more overall retention.

Thank you, I’m ready to obtain skills. Ready to reset the mind set

Luke! love the content on your channel. can you give some studies or show us where you found the information that supports your claim on studying material closer to bed time helps you better retain the content? i don’t see how this could be the case. personally i like to watch TV and really wind down before bed but if i need to study a little before bed bit just to get 5%better, i’ll do it no problem!!!

GoodNotes 5 for taking written notes on your iPad is the best!

Luke I am a fan of your content. Tha ks again for sharing. I recently started my quest to learn Python and finding your channel had been of great help(I started the Python for Everyone course from Coursera) and now with this video I feel I have a better way to deal with steep learning curves. Thanks all the way from Bogotá Colombia!

One of the best study help videos I've seen. I'll be sure to do the passive diffuse thinking

I would feel guilty when I take naps. And sometimes I would skip my jogging routine in the afternoon after work just so I can have more time to be "productive". I can now accept that activities such as naps and going on walks that we think compete for our time and energy are actually essential for learning/"productivity".

One of my biggest epiphanies was how important knowing how to learn is and why it's important if you want to do well. I wish we spent time covering this at school because it would have saved me and others from wasting so much potential

Dude I'm so happy I found your channel.

Love this precious lecture ... 💕

Hey Luke! This video summarised what I’ve learned during the pandemic but I’m still figuring out how to apply it! I was thinking of recording myself teaching what I’ve learned to apply spaced repetition to help enhance retention of learning (just like what most of data KZfaqrs are doing!) But anyway, another great video Luke! It’s like you telling me to start applying what I’ve learned! Ha! P.S. I used to have the same gameboy like yours! 😆

I just discover your Chanel and de quality and how much you learn on each video is incredible, keep going like that

I am just in love with the shots of the computer

I try to take breaks during the day but I constantly find myself getting wrapped up in work or something else that distracts me. I have good intentions, but trying to follow through is where I find myself breaking down. Thanks for the motivation!

I fall asleep to data science KZfaq videos, including this channel!

I like how you do a lot of research before putting content out. It shows your passion for the field and educating your subscribers.

this is the most important video i needed and will watch. thanks luke. trying to learn something new can be frustrating and making you feel dumb

Thanks for sharing this thoughtful content with us. I am sure you are a great leader in your job!

Hey Luke, I love this. It really helps me to review on my learning approach!

Hi Luke, happy to connect! Many thanks for the summary of learning how to learn, I've completed it couple of years ago so it was nice to remind my own self of that learning. One thing is for sure, there are many learning styles and each of us needs to discover it. For me personally it is by writing things down and by practicing. Of course whatever the method is, repetition and reinforcement are the key for the long term memory 🔑😉 Oh and the analogy to and importance if the physical activities is 100% 🏋️‍♀️🚴🚣⛹️🏄🤸🧘‍♀️ Coursera is a great platform so is DataCamp 😉 yes, yes I understand, its Coursera sponsored video 😉 Anyway, thank you for all the recommendations and explanations. Happy Learning 🦉🍀

Luke, you really made a useful video. I'm sure that this would benefit a lot of people.

Amazing video! I've always felt it is important to clear your mind throughout the day to avoid burnout and to help retain knowledge. I do need to do a better job of using physical activity to clear my mind and to read a little bit each night before bed.

Thank you for making this video! Exactly what I needed today.

Luke, i want to become like you, thank you for your sharing

Man. What a channel! Congrats

This was fantastic!! very useful info for anybody in their self-directed study journey!

Dr. Oakley is AMAZING when it comes to distilling complex ideas to understandable bites, Luke! Great course reco.! And thanks for the video! It's a great reminder to give ourselves grace, whether learning or working, in order to reap the most benefits. By the way, I work best when I can infuse non-work activities throughout my workday. Way to go!

You are inspiring me in this video, Luke. Thank you!

All you've said embodies the Feinman Technique to learning, retention and recalling

Can you make a video on how you take notes? Thank you!! :)

Hi Luke, very impressive and motivating video. Keep up the good work and wishing you fair winds.

Agree with you. You have to take breaks, enjoy other activities. And specially physical activity.

Awesome tips Luke! I'm the kind of person that likes to walk on the beach after work and come back to study after, I feel renovated most of the time. I think will be a nice video for me and other subscribers if you could do a video of how you use Notion to help your learning process and memorization, mainly how you use it to remember python libraries and tools in the data analyst development process. As always, great video Luke! Greetings from Brazil!

amazing, thank you for sharing Luke.

Hi Luke, as always excellent content. You are absolutely right on the point of focusing on the process, especially when you want to learn something completely new, focusing on the end product only leads to getting frustrated and losing motivation. However, I think that beyond knowing how to learn it is more important to learn how to be consistent. I would particularly like to know how you maintain that consistency/motivation to study (especially when you don't feel like studying). Is there any particular app that you use to plan your study time/ time management?

The thumbnail suggests tying hair back into a poneytail. I tried that and it works! The rest of video was just cherry on the cake

Remarkable 2 is good for note taking.

Great video Luke, I love you

Thank you so much for this video, Its super helpful.

Hi Luke! thank you so much for these informative videos. I've just watched your recommended courses for learning data science, for now, I'm just wondering if you can make a video specifically talking about how to build our own data analytics projects? That'd be very much appreciated!!!

Love this personal style of videos! 🤓

I like your content keep going it s is very interesting I learn from each day 🥰 thank u for ur motivation

Answered Alot questions on my Mind. Thanks Alot

thanks for good advices

That course helped me a lot too

To me it helps to Gamify my learning

To his point about adding more activities during the day, my brain works similarly. The longer I'm in front a computer, the less productive I am. I need to chop it up and distract myself

Hi Luke I'm learning python and SQL coping those codes and changing them using Italian terms like in 'plot title' while in SQL I create databases using my family and my relatives names , hence using familiar-close things to learn. I use an app called Plantie which is like a timer. Repetition is key, working hard without any expectations. Just doing it and living the moment, time passes and we become good/elite in that. ps: I got drastically better in python when I got involved in projects using codes for analyzing accounting related statements (ebitda-ebit margin, balance sheet and income statements) I realized that sql, excel and tableau/powerbi were crucial and python. wasn't enough . Doing what you love really helps making the process fast and spontaneous.

Thank you for your video.

I completely agree with your integrated approach, exercise rest and breaks regimen. I am a director for a tech team at a Pharma company. The method you

Hey Luke, thanks for the video, great work as always! Regarding Notes on the iPad (handwritten) --> I use Nebo, which is perfect for taking notes with the apple pencil, and the software is great for later recognizing what you've written (no matter how bad your writing might be, mine is terrible), and can then be transformed into printed letters. Hope it helps!

Love this video! Special part about rest lol 😂😅

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge mate, thank you! Regarding the negative comments on your workday routine, I don't understand why the incorporation of healthy things like exercise and leisure activities into your workday is seen negatively. Yes, work is important, having an income is important, but, it's more important to stay sane and healthy, and it's things like exercise and leisure activities that help a lot of us in doing that. Regardless mate, love the videos, looking forward to the next one!

amazing video Luke, it really inspired me to learn, exercise and take care of your body. BTW, do you meditate by any chance? :D

Great video. Also good job putting the plug at the end. I will always watch a advertisement at the end of a video rather than the beginning. If the video can hold your attention the whole time you should be rewarded with someone sitting through your advertisement.

Next level need Thanks a lot for videos:)

It is really very informative

thank you for sharing

#TrustTheProcess

Check out the book Limitless by Jim Kwik. He offers some additional tools and methods on the subject. Learning how to learn is an essential skill for everyone.

Man I'm in school right now getting my MS in Data Science and what you said at the beginning resonates with me too well. I feel like I'm cramming go get my homework's done and pass my tests but I'm not retaining all of that. Thanks for the video and a lot of good ideas for tackling how to learn properly.

Awesome video Luke! I have a video recommendation. Could you please make a video about courses (preferably free ones) that will give someone enough SQL knowledge to get into data science?

your storytelling skills are next level

Right after I finished reading " A mind for numbers" and completing Google Data Analytics Certificate, I jumped into this video. Probably that is how the law of attraction works :)

amazing video Luke ..... do you have any projects to recommend for practice, for someone who is just starting data science?