A Simple Way to Learn New Skill (using science)

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Avoid theory overload to learn any skill quickly.
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=== Timestamps ===
00:00 Intro
00:45 The mistake and key concept
02:45 Fastest way to learn skills
04:35 The analogy
06:20 Learning how to learn
07:40 How to learn a new skill
10:12 What it looks like in practice
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Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, certified teacher, research author, and former medical doctor. He has guest lectured on learning skills at Monash University for Master’s and PhD students in Education and Medicine. Over the past decade, he has empowered tens of thousands of learners worldwide to dramatically improve their academic performance, learning efficiency, and motivation.
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@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

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@naseer7311 Ай бұрын

All my life I used to chase for tips and tricks and hacks to find shortcuts for studying. How to cover the most in the shortest time. But in reality I realised that studying is inherently a slow and time consuming process. The results are never evident in the short term but over a course of months you really start to notice improvements. The trick really is to believe in yourself and never give up on what you started initially.

@sussyanimesensei Ай бұрын

How . I complete a High school level History Geography Biology chapters in 2-3 hours . Along with 4 hour revision in that month . And Then just spaced Repetition every 10 days . Then revising 3-4 weeks before exam and doing practice tests. And that can easily get you like 97-8+ . Especially if test is at end of year . (Because by then you would have full mastery even with so less time ) . But I don't know about other people , I have naturally high IQ and memory so I also remember things randomly. But using these smart techniques have helped me consistently get that results with more security.

@corrupt1238 Ай бұрын

Agree with your comment but also add that working hard & smart (ie knowing the tried tested study methods) helps.

@ioniecampbell7186 Ай бұрын

❤ really needed to hear this.

@salazeka Ай бұрын

The key is, when you introduce to something, just see the big picture to take the concepts. It is the same thing, you study the enough information to fort understand the most basic concepts of the chapter and then put in practice. Also you have to be smart how are you going to study vs the type of practice you put effort. Is not the same see this concepts and put them inmediatly flashcard VS use the enough cognitive load to understand something and the practice it with for example case scenarios, etc

@ShadowZx22 Ай бұрын

Throwing the word "Months" is no where near logical in this context.

@juanelcaballoloco9388 Ай бұрын

"We have to learn what we have to change" (and not just change at random)... So simple, but so powerful. Thank you!

@aceshigh5157 Ай бұрын

yes, i also thought the bullseye visualization was a great touch.

@ReflectionOcean Ай бұрын

By YouSum Live 00:00:22 Theory overload hinders skill learning. 00:01:00 Experiential cycling is key to skill acquisition. 00:02:24 Balancing theory and practice optimizes learning. 00:05:27 Cognitive overload impedes skill development. 00:09:41 Forming habits reduces cognitive resource demand. 00:11:31 Monitor habit formation to adjust theory intake. 00:12:02 Optimal skill growth requires balanced theory-practice ratio. 00:12:36 Enzo's slow, balanced approach led to optimal growth. 00:13:27 Balancing theory and practice ensures smooth skill acquisition. By YouSum Live

@hhgamers6993 Ай бұрын

Hands down Justin till date this is truly your best video ever. Insane and honest advice given completely for free people. Keep it up man. Loads of appreciation

@jacobmorres9817 Ай бұрын

Check out Scott h youngs book get better at anything if u like this stuff

@hhgamers6993 Ай бұрын

Thanks man@@jacobmorres9817

@ishrakmujibift4269 Ай бұрын

MAN! It would've been MUCH better if you made this video earlier. Many people (including me) have gone through this same process where we watch a lot of videos on learning, self-improvement etc. but get little results. That is probably why many people say that your videos don't have any practical tips, because most people aren't used to engaging in the experiential cycle of learning. Only when I started to squeeze out as much as i can from your videos and working on that for a long time, I saw the results you promised. But many will complain that your videos are useless. Thanks Justin Sung! I appreciate your efforts in the youtube space of learning and will try to enroll on your course as soon as i can afford it!

@thevisitor1012 Ай бұрын

The funny thing is he sort of did post it earlier...but the content was in his ICS course. His KZfaq page is more of a hobby of is, while his ICS course has the in-depth knowledge you need, that you can access at any time.

@cjikeako 28 күн бұрын

Can you go into more detail about how you were able to squeeze out as much as you could from his videos?

@ishrakmujibift4269 26 күн бұрын

@@cjikeako Well the obvious thing is that you can't watch the video passively unless the info will enter in one ear and exit through another. You have to engage with it. If he is asking some questions, pause and ponder before he gives his answer. Try to think if what he says feels relevant to you and view it in a critical manner. Also, even before watching the video analyse the title and think about what you already know about it and state your assumptions, see if they get clarified in the video. At the end of the video, you take the practical parts (or hyposthesise possible applications) and use it in your scenario in the best way you can. If you do it and results are satisfactory, great job! But if there are some issues you reflect on that and come back to the video or watch some other vids. It takes a lot of time, but the results are WORTH it! Eventually it becomes a habit.

@cjikeako 26 күн бұрын

@@ishrakmujibift4269 Thanks for the explanation. It made my realise how passive my learning has been for the past few years.

@ishrakmujibift4269 26 күн бұрын

@@cjikeako Yeah, been there.

@oregano19 29 күн бұрын

If only I had seen this video during my college years. This is the learning secret I've been looking for my entire life. Now I know why I thought I've learned so much but no new usable skills stick in my brain

@Nosa-ph1ix 8 күн бұрын

❤

@EriebyCycle 2 күн бұрын

Fascinating. I’ve recently returned to college in my middle age. Now I understand why I can only do so much schoolwork each day before I shut down and have to walk away.

@anna-marieeasmus7529 27 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you. This is so true. I have learned this the hard way, but it works so great. Slow but steady and monitoring your own ability to not go too fast or too slow. I am homeshooling and training my 9 year old boy this. Nice to have someone say the same thing.

@Kaiwizz 8 күн бұрын

This is not a new idea, everyone knows this or heard of it in one form or another. But what I love about your take is that it explains why, even with our best intentions and efforts, we often do not get the results we were hoping for. This has alleviated a lot of my frustrations for not being able to use many of the techniques I have come across over the years with any lasting effects. Thank you.

@shubh_2733 Ай бұрын

Justin you have been game changer in my academic journey ! Lots of love :>

@CathySharp Ай бұрын

This is the best of all your videos. I was able to understand it very clearly.

@StephaneTardif 29 күн бұрын

OMG the information in this video is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much!

@persas1683 9 күн бұрын

I'm looking for the reason why I cannot finish my most of new thing learning. Now I know why, thank you very much.

@ronaldobroadbent8063 Ай бұрын

I think this just saved my life

@gujjuguys8963 Ай бұрын

I was facing cognitive overload in the ICanStudy course and tried to convince myself I wasn't going too fast, I may not have been going too fast in terms of time bound but I was spending less time looking at each technique. Thanks Justin for answering the question I have been unable to for the last 2 years.

@JustinSung Ай бұрын

You got this!

@EcomCarl 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely agree with the emphasis on balancing theory and practice! This approach ensures that learning is not just about accumulation but also about application, making it more sustainable and impactful in skill development. 🎯

@chuotlyn Ай бұрын

pleassee guys, like, comment AND share his video!!!! even though, sometimes we want to gatekeep him to have an competetive advantage, he should get all the love, support and attention he deserves for all of his hard work 🎉🎉

@izzymosley1970 Ай бұрын

I came to a very similar conclusion to this I think what you need to learn properly is a mix of experimentation and thinking with both process is feeding into each other the only thing I was missing out on was the neuroscience because I don't look into that much Neuroscience stuff.

@cooledcannon Ай бұрын

I agree, but i think it's important to make sure your theory is correct before you start. If you are unsure if your theory is correct it can be worth a little overload before practice

@ancientbehemoth6448 9 күн бұрын

Also, once a habit, a new skill and the theory and practice/experience behind it will essentially increase your mental capacity and effectiveness to process both acquiring news skills, understanding new knowledge and excel at almost everything and anything, because they will be a Foundation that you already have. Basically, imagine yourself 10 years ago, or maybe 2-3 if you are younger, and think about how good was speaking, reading, understanding words, vocabulary... and how is it now? And how all of that affects and influence your life, your interactions, your communication and expressions, your ability to learn and understand things around you and in/of the World and the Universe. Amazing video. Thank you. May health and love be at your side.

@MykolaMartych9 Ай бұрын

I actually needed this information, because I learn without practice, and this is so boring and complicated. But now, after watching this very helpful video, I can start more practicing and find balance between theory and practice. Thanks you very much for your free lessons on KZfaq which is very helpful!

@JustinSung Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@sanchitakumarr Ай бұрын

extremely helpful thank you so much

@arphaksad01 3 күн бұрын

Learning to shoot a bow for example, also requires one to body awareness and proper body mechanics. Visualization plays a big role

@thevisitor1012 Ай бұрын

Very helpful video, as intuitively people assume that if you're progressing slowly then you're struggling. They often aren't able to look at things in terms of exponential gains.

@JustinSung Ай бұрын

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@sukanyamukherjee2400 Ай бұрын

One of the most efficient videos ever produced by Justin...this is going to be a lot helpful for me! Thanks!

@abrahamabbas3557 Ай бұрын

So doing 2 physics problems for 4 hours and still getting it wrong means i need to look into other sources longer to get a better understanding? Did i get that right?

@dKidLigh26 16 сағат бұрын

This was the video I needed back when I was in High school

@phillhart2990 26 күн бұрын

Love it - thanks for sharing. I'm going to watch more of your vids!

@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

Awesome!!

@dannelalbert7111 25 күн бұрын

Wow, this explains so much and confirms things I couldn't articulate in my own experience. I've been on a quest for peak performance and a large part of that has been how to optimize my learning. I do feel like that is happening pretty slowly, but it feels like the things that have sunk in have taken root. And there are even habits I changed for tangential reasons that are having a positive effect. For example, unrelated to all this, I realized I spent way too much time watching KZfaq videos. Almost everything I watch is informative and useful, but now I understand that I was filling my brain with theory and wondering why I didn't have energy (or time, for that matter) to do the things I wanted to do. Since I have been way more deliberate, my capacity has improved. I think there's more than just Theory Overload at play, but I certainly see how it factors in. Thanks for explaining this concept so clearly... *closes KZfaq* 😅

@RameshKumar-ng3nf Ай бұрын

Beautiful explanation Justin Bro ❤👌🙏

@richardgordon 21 күн бұрын

Really excellent video. I’m going through this right now. Excellent advice!

@CGPython 25 күн бұрын

Thanks Justin!❤ Really great video!

@anhdungtran4950 Ай бұрын

It's the "DO NOT RUSH" advice but now in video form

@nelcentric 7 күн бұрын

I use a analytical tool called the Ten-point Format for learning anything really fast. It has story line structure matching cognitive thoughts of some one.

@captaincaption Ай бұрын

Yo this is actually really smart

@Umarepistemix Ай бұрын

I love yuh so much, Justin sung. You've changed my perspective about learning completely. I used to think active recall and spaced repetition are my lord and savior but i was wrong. It never serve me in the long run, it will only work for things that aren't bounded by time or things that doesn't require relational priotize learning.

@qsfqfqdqsdqsd Ай бұрын

what is ur new lord and savior ? encoding ??

@sussyanimesensei Ай бұрын

Well they are One of the most OP techniques if used properly. Encoding is also very important.(I believe more important) . Use Mindmap, High order thinking, retesting for encoding. And then strengthen knowledge by Spaced Repetition and Active recall. And also practice test taking skills and Speed during exam . This is more than enough to get good marks .

@Umarepistemix Ай бұрын

@@sussyanimesenseiYeah, I'm not throwing away the baby with bath water. Active recall repetition still have their place, but if it's the only thing you are relying on. Then definitely we are wrong

@thomasv2318 Ай бұрын

@@Umarepistemix How do you disagree with the experiments and science made on active recall?

@Umarepistemix Ай бұрын

@@thomasv2318 I don't disagree with the science, because active recall and spaced repetition have been scientifically proven. But the problem is, if that's your only technique, you would want to consider other things because of the fact that we have limited time

@mohammadit33 4 күн бұрын

thanks for providing that as free

@leggermentesara 4 күн бұрын

This is extremely valuable. And it makes so much sense. I'm going to put it into practice from now on, and see if the magic happens 💪🔥

@addydraw2487 Ай бұрын

The way you are using different things to describe the content is quite engaging 😊

@JustinSung Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it is helpful, will try to incorporate more of such demonstrations in the future.

@PrasenjeetKawale Ай бұрын

Learning "how to learn new skills" is also a slow process

@allabouttheracks 28 күн бұрын

Wow, such an awesome explanation on skill developement.

@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it

@fairuzastevenson9896 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@FaizAhmad.Official 6 күн бұрын

Really helpful Thanks ✨ I have a habit of slow learning from start, i used to think i am lazy. And i should work little harder, but in real what I've learned became like normal to me. Just giving example on a course of 5 weeks i have already spent more than 2 months and only covered 40%. 😅 I will try to keep following it

@Yadav-xr2sp 5 күн бұрын

Thank you Brother.❤

@jackfendley5395 13 күн бұрын

Do not cherry pick data. You need dozens of randomised students in two groups. One “suffering” theory overload and the other learning more slowly with both spending equal times learning the material and under similar conditions. Then check to see if there are any statistical significant differences.

@sarazohar4923 7 күн бұрын

Justin sung is the only man who’s extremely driven in his attempt to make people understand and progress, he’s like a blind man who saw light and wants to spread it. I’m a international doctor in USA and my partner belongs to intertel, the highest Iq society, I was nervous to meet such gifted people and the advice every single one of them said is to learn fast , read slow, LISTEN TO JUSTIN , THIS GUY IS FUCKING PLATINUM CLASS

@georgeverghese2343 13 күн бұрын

Great stuff. Thankyou.

@danielemmerich2686 Ай бұрын

Your the best👍👍👍👍

@Basics_business 8 күн бұрын

Their is great theory that i heard from hubarman "when you learn new thing you need rest for your mind to process the information. When you get new information one information you need to take rest for 10second to 30 second this will make us process the information faster and faster" i have try it and it worked really will. When you take rest make it really rest to even try to go to sleep with your rest by being very relaxed.

@Jesupemiabere Ай бұрын

This is absolutely so valuable How to learn anything 🤔

@rashedulkabir6227 Ай бұрын

Forget about your genes and how talented you think you are. Just focus on practicing better. Practice better, and your skills will improve. If you don't practice better, your skills won't improve. It's as straightforward as that.

@MonikaDaddarwal 28 күн бұрын

and interestingly, this also applies to the case when we try to change too much in our life too quickly, our brain isn't able to handle and absorb it at such a fast rate, it doesn't have that much capacity. so, make one or two habits first, or at least priortise one or two as you start and then move from there. note to self, lol. also, when one or two habits solidify, the synergy it forms with the new ones is just beautiful to look at.

@user-gm2pi3hj1k 28 күн бұрын

VERY SMOOTH???!! DAMN YOU DR SUNG. The smoothness of our brains is directly proportional to the rate of your bank balance increase.

@jfox8888 22 күн бұрын

I think , based on my gut instinct and from watching and implementing stuff from yours and other KZfaqrs This is where compressed targeted free recall repetition and sub conscious training comes to managing learning Before practice telling and noting down what you want to do and reps to clear say 10 questions and how 20 answers can come and the rep it out in that manner in a compress time The slightly stress to keep on your toes and the short time so that your brain don’t shift focus too much Get into flow get into slight discomfort get into chunking map mind get into reps get into rest and let your brain figure out It’s the same as most if not all martial arts and skill sets we see

@nabajyotidas3591 3 күн бұрын

Thank you ❤and love from Assam

@AlBergstein 16 күн бұрын

very true in music practice. It's easy to overload on a theory and not put in the practice to put the theory in practice people often practice far too fast and don't spend the time to get the proper muscle memory in place to play accurately. Also playing slow leads to playing very fast better.

@XXx-vd2dr 6 күн бұрын

than you ! :)

@smritimutalik8759 Ай бұрын

Very helpful tqsm

@LoveGod-ObeyGod Күн бұрын

Very good advice, I'll be applying these tips as well learn German! 👌

@user-kt3dq9ho2u Ай бұрын

1 hour of theory 4 hours of practice but that's just a rule of thumb, the sooner the habit is formed the faster we acquire the skill. don't let yourself be overloaded with theory, practice is more important. cmiiw

@mustafasubhani9058 18 күн бұрын

Thanks For the video That You made With effort It was worth the Wait ❤ appreciate it.

@luoiz.22 3 күн бұрын

Thank you your video helped me a lot to understand more Now a days i am unable to study and my habit of concentration is also being low.

@RussellHTF2 Ай бұрын

Yes, please more of those kinds of videos :) Can you also do more Mindmap videos? They are the best! :D

@pratibhasingh1576 Ай бұрын

Omg this is just amazing 😮

@doppel33 Ай бұрын

Justin, thanks for the awesome video! Could you talk more about the Experiential Cycle in a future video please?

@JustinSung Ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@dyschromatopsia Ай бұрын

sensible advice

@thednr 3 күн бұрын

Insightful sir ❤

@duro_timi 29 күн бұрын

Nice editing 👏🏿

@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

Thanks 💯

@GPTeacherReis 26 күн бұрын

Extremely helpful!

@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

Glad to hear!

@izzymosley1970 Ай бұрын

I've been thinking about learning for a while now watching a lot of videos like this one and I have come to similar conclusions. From how I see it to learn properly you need a mix of thinking and experimentation and you absolutely need to have both if you think too much without sufficient experimentation your predictions will be less accurate and if you experiment without thinking you will barely be able to learn anything at all. So I came up with a very similar concept the only thing I was missing out on was the brain science because that's not something I look into all that much.

@Gdos-nf7ku Ай бұрын

In the simpler words, do the new theory until it becomes second nature to you and then you can learn new theories.

@ibrahimusrii8695 Ай бұрын

i think this was one of my weaknesses and the more you try to force yourself to fix it the worse it gets

@sanchitakumarr Ай бұрын

the end was fun

@NuroWebMastery 6 күн бұрын

You are the best 🎉

@PlatoCave 3 күн бұрын

Very valuable

@dipeshsingh2112 21 сағат бұрын

I am an optimistic person so I think Enzo was kinda lucky as well like he studied only 30% of program and the question paper had at least 80% marks worth of question from that 30%.

@A.GodwinRoyston Ай бұрын

Justin saab is him 👑

@aceshigh5157 Ай бұрын

fantastic video!

@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

@hamadwaqar3948 6 күн бұрын

great content

@valleruharicharan7687 27 күн бұрын

Excellent and helpful video

@JustinSung 26 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jeanettekeegan471 15 күн бұрын

A great help!

@LukeCon-cy1gr Ай бұрын

Your hair routine, your facial routine and glasses brand; it's what we all want, I have been watching this video only thinking that.

@edgardavid1653 Ай бұрын

Lol what?

@jeremymoore145 Күн бұрын

I swear theory overload was a major problem when I was going through undergrad.

@milesbarn 11 күн бұрын

Your brain is not limited, nor is your capacity. It’s bullocks. The number one skill to learn fastest is not to avoid overload. The number one skill to learn is to FEEL emotionally committed to what you are learning. The second most important skill is to realise you and your brain are actually limitless and everything you learn and experience is actually processed based on how relevant it feels to you. Increase the relevancy (for example by visualising how you use this knowledge or skill in future to achieve what you want to achieve). Overload? No, you just feel emotionally disconnected to what you are learning.

@mihangelap-williams9871 Ай бұрын

Like it, and very close to what I have found through a lot of trial and error on myself. But I think you are missing something that I discovered 😁

@donnymiddlebrook Ай бұрын

Practice makes permanent

@darkbrotherhood4285 Ай бұрын

Goated video

@devgatling Ай бұрын

Dope channel !

@biggSHNDO 27 күн бұрын

What I understand least after watch several videos is the concept of grouping. Based on what? How many? What are the criteria? stumped. I might just be dumb, Justin.

@deepblackoutlaw9640 22 күн бұрын

Video in 3 words: Practice Over Theory

@sarveshrampilaialyougandra3751 Ай бұрын

Less go

@mateusmayrink 26 күн бұрын

Slowly is the fastest way to get where you want to be!

@BrianHallmond 10 күн бұрын

I want to master algebra and game programming asap. (20 hours per week, or more)

@calmmind3160 5 күн бұрын

the way he said obsessed

@rashedulkabir6227 26 күн бұрын

Many of us dislike making mistakes. When we make one, we often want to turn away and act like it never happened. But this isn't helpful because mistakes are actually opportunities for us to get better. People who really focus on their mistakes learn a lot more than those who ignore them.

@cressidalewis7734 8 күн бұрын

In the context of education does this mean that exams are crucial to assess and make amends (as per the experience cycle) . As i see there is a lot of push to do away with exams in schools (atleast in India)