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Jack of All Trades - How to Master All Sorts of Skills in Short Amount of Time and Be a Modern Renaissance Person
ADDRESS TO: The One, who has an insatiable craving for acquiring new knowledge, developing new skills, or nurturing existing talents...
You are here "reading this" right now because you want to be able to learn all sorts of things in a short amount of time, whether to further your understanding of the world, master your craftsmanship, or continue your never-ending quest for learning.
By being knowledgeable...
* You will be able to impress others with your wide array of knowledge, as a walking human-encyclopedia.
* You will excel at whatever work you do, by being the smartest and brightest among your co-workers, colleagues, and peers.
* You will move up in society and be ahead of the pack, as success is a proportion in relation to knowledge.
Indeed, knowledge is power, but everlasting applied knowledge is omnipotent - as a "Jack of all trades." Being a "Jack of all trades" is not about being skilled with minimal superficialities, but with multiple specialties across all boards of platform.
Now why would you want to opt for "Jack of all trades"? For the simple reason - never put all your eggs in one basket. You want to diversify and become well-rounded in your endeavors; however, on the other hand, you only have so much hours in a day to do things...let alone learn everything under the sun.
Yet throughout history, there were those fascinating individualists of worldly culture, vast interests, myriad skills, remarkable erudition, and unfathomable capabilities - who we've come to know them as the "Renaissance men," who seem to not only KNOW everything...but DO everything as well. Now that's applied knowledge at its finest!
What these polymaths could do is very real and obtainable, but the secret question is...how?
Contained within "Jack of All Trades" - is everything you need to know about improving your learning and mastering your skills quickly, and what it takes to be a modern Renaissance person, or in this case "Jack of all trades."
* How to hack the learning process that would normally take 10,000 hours minimum to master any skill (to go from apprentice to master) into only 1 week, so you're not limited to only able to master on average 7 skills in a person's lifetime.
* How to properly pursue multiple things at once, which most people do completely wrong and end up getting nowhere, but do it right and you will not only find effective ways of doing things but approaching life as well.
* How to read faster, listen better, and learn effectively with synchronized speed learning, that will take your learning experience to a whole new level.
* How to develop a photographic memory to grasp and remember things at a glance and retain them with ease, so you won't forget anything.
* How to get into teaching and be a great teacher yourself, to not only be more of a master of your crafts but leave your marks upon the world as your immortalized legacy (like the great Renaissance men of the past).
...and that's only barely scratching the surface - being compacted with tons of information to ultimate learning, studying, teaching, and mastering.
Become the rare breed who is multi-talented with your multiple masteries and endless knowledge. Become the contradicting enigma other people are drawn to by your mysterious aura, attractive charisma, and refreshing ways of thinking, doing, and being. Become the multifaceted modern Renaissance man or woman.
Who am I? I am the YOU that you shall soon to be.
Until we meet,
- Mr./Ms. Jack of all Trades
You are here "reading this" right now because you want to be able to learn all sorts of things in a short amount of time, whether to further your understanding of the world, master your craftsmanship, or continue your never-ending quest for learning.
By being knowledgeable...
* You will be able to impress others with your wide array of knowledge, as a walking human-encyclopedia.
* You will excel at whatever work you do, by being the smartest and brightest among your co-workers, colleagues, and peers.
* You will move up in society and be ahead of the pack, as success is a proportion in relation to knowledge.
Indeed, knowledge is power, but everlasting applied knowledge is omnipotent - as a "Jack of all trades." Being a "Jack of all trades" is not about being skilled with minimal superficialities, but with multiple specialties across all boards of platform.
Now why would you want to opt for "Jack of all trades"? For the simple reason - never put all your eggs in one basket. You want to diversify and become well-rounded in your endeavors; however, on the other hand, you only have so much hours in a day to do things...let alone learn everything under the sun.
Yet throughout history, there were those fascinating individualists of worldly culture, vast interests, myriad skills, remarkable erudition, and unfathomable capabilities - who we've come to know them as the "Renaissance men," who seem to not only KNOW everything...but DO everything as well. Now that's applied knowledge at its finest!
What these polymaths could do is very real and obtainable, but the secret question is...how?
Contained within "Jack of All Trades" - is everything you need to know about improving your learning and mastering your skills quickly, and what it takes to be a modern Renaissance person, or in this case "Jack of all trades."
* How to hack the learning process that would normally take 10,000 hours minimum to master any skill (to go from apprentice to master) into only 1 week, so you're not limited to only able to master on average 7 skills in a person's lifetime.
* How to properly pursue multiple things at once, which most people do completely wrong and end up getting nowhere, but do it right and you will not only find effective ways of doing things but approaching life as well.
* How to read faster, listen better, and learn effectively with synchronized speed learning, that will take your learning experience to a whole new level.
* How to develop a photographic memory to grasp and remember things at a glance and retain them with ease, so you won't forget anything.
* How to get into teaching and be a great teacher yourself, to not only be more of a master of your crafts but leave your marks upon the world as your immortalized legacy (like the great Renaissance men of the past).
...and that's only barely scratching the surface - being compacted with tons of information to ultimate learning, studying, teaching, and mastering.
Become the rare breed who is multi-talented with your multiple masteries and endless knowledge. Become the contradicting enigma other people are drawn to by your mysterious aura, attractive charisma, and refreshing ways of thinking, doing, and being. Become the multifaceted modern Renaissance man or woman.
Who am I? I am the YOU that you shall soon to be.
Until we meet,
- Mr./Ms. Jack of all Trades
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First published March 25, 2015
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May 24, 2015
This is an interesting how-to/self-improvement book written to give the reader several tricks, strategies, and mental tools to understand his own metacognition—knowing what one is learning. It is of benefit to those who have a direct need to improve his mental skills (students and business people), those who want to improve his mental skills (retirees who want to stay alert), and those who teach others in any subject.
The first three chapters are an introduction to the premise of the book along with some historical background on the notion of a renaissance man and some famous ones in history. The next two chapters deal with self-assessing your own learning style and an overall definition of the art of learning. There are two chapters devoted to stimulating and enhancing your memory with background information on different methods to test and enhance your mental skills.
Chapters eight and nine deal with deciding what skills are worthy for your own pursuit of knowledge and how to master the skills and content of your new learning endeavor. The end sums it all up with one chapter on teaching others to use the skills and a summary of the contents of the book.
There is one chapter that is devoted to determining your own learning style. This chapter is especially useful for teachers to help students gain their own personal knowledge of metacognition. The chapter goes on to explain the different learning styles, their implications for the learner, and how to use that knowledge to improve yourself.
There is also a chapter on how to learn by setting short-term goals: tips and strategies for day-by-day acquisition of information that you want or need to learn. The chapter goes on to give tips on how to conduct personal research to acquire this knowledge and/or skills for the new learning.
My takeaway: This book is a benefit for anyone who wants some practical tips, strategies, skills, and tools to make life-long learning more accessible in the modern age. The author’s voice is light-hearted making it not so pedantic or preachy. The chapters are organized logically with subcategories arranged in a way that makes maneuvering throughout the text easy. I bookmarked several sections that I want to go back and pursue at a later date.
My verdict: Well worth the cost of the book.
The first three chapters are an introduction to the premise of the book along with some historical background on the notion of a renaissance man and some famous ones in history. The next two chapters deal with self-assessing your own learning style and an overall definition of the art of learning. There are two chapters devoted to stimulating and enhancing your memory with background information on different methods to test and enhance your mental skills.
Chapters eight and nine deal with deciding what skills are worthy for your own pursuit of knowledge and how to master the skills and content of your new learning endeavor. The end sums it all up with one chapter on teaching others to use the skills and a summary of the contents of the book.
There is one chapter that is devoted to determining your own learning style. This chapter is especially useful for teachers to help students gain their own personal knowledge of metacognition. The chapter goes on to explain the different learning styles, their implications for the learner, and how to use that knowledge to improve yourself.
There is also a chapter on how to learn by setting short-term goals: tips and strategies for day-by-day acquisition of information that you want or need to learn. The chapter goes on to give tips on how to conduct personal research to acquire this knowledge and/or skills for the new learning.
My takeaway: This book is a benefit for anyone who wants some practical tips, strategies, skills, and tools to make life-long learning more accessible in the modern age. The author’s voice is light-hearted making it not so pedantic or preachy. The chapters are organized logically with subcategories arranged in a way that makes maneuvering throughout the text easy. I bookmarked several sections that I want to go back and pursue at a later date.
My verdict: Well worth the cost of the book.
May 23, 2015
I was genuinely impressed with this book and thought it important to share my thoughts with you. I have had so many problems in the past with trying to learn and retain the information I have learned. I do not want to give the secrets of the book away so I will just hit on a couple of key points in the book that stuck out to me.
Being a renaissance person is someone who is not afraid to pursue knowledge. Someone who would rather go on a trip to Africa to learn about dung beetles than go to the beach and get a tan. This person has a real hunger for learning everything they could possible learn. They also know how to ensure their job security by mastering a couple of skills instead of just one.
The author teaches us that anyone can learn to be good at something if not everything, is a fresh way to look at things in this life. The fact that we only have so long to live and only a short time to get things done. It is more important to become a master of some, than a master of none. This stuck with me because I put four years into a degree in the medical field and I now have no job. If I had learned more than one portion of the medical field I would still have my job.
I found the portion that spoke of figuring out which type of learner you are very helpful. I am a person that learns from reading things more than listening or being more hands on. Now that I know what type of learner I am, I can use the step by step guides to teach myself how to learn in the other ways to ensure I can learn the best way possible.
Another great section is on teaching yourself how to use your brain to its full capacity. Not just looking at things the same old way. How to look at them from a different angle and how to put these lessens to work in your daily life. You are also given different exercises to do to warm up your brand and get ready to learn more effectively.
We are also shown various steps to master your chose skill. You will also learn how to teach others to be a master of their own life and skills. This is one of the most useful sections for me. I have always wanted to learn how to become a great teacher and this will help me do just that. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants open their mind to the vast knowledge of the world around us, someone who wants to ensure there job security, or to learn how to learn as much as they can in the shortest amount of time possible.
Being a renaissance person is someone who is not afraid to pursue knowledge. Someone who would rather go on a trip to Africa to learn about dung beetles than go to the beach and get a tan. This person has a real hunger for learning everything they could possible learn. They also know how to ensure their job security by mastering a couple of skills instead of just one.
The author teaches us that anyone can learn to be good at something if not everything, is a fresh way to look at things in this life. The fact that we only have so long to live and only a short time to get things done. It is more important to become a master of some, than a master of none. This stuck with me because I put four years into a degree in the medical field and I now have no job. If I had learned more than one portion of the medical field I would still have my job.
I found the portion that spoke of figuring out which type of learner you are very helpful. I am a person that learns from reading things more than listening or being more hands on. Now that I know what type of learner I am, I can use the step by step guides to teach myself how to learn in the other ways to ensure I can learn the best way possible.
Another great section is on teaching yourself how to use your brain to its full capacity. Not just looking at things the same old way. How to look at them from a different angle and how to put these lessens to work in your daily life. You are also given different exercises to do to warm up your brand and get ready to learn more effectively.
We are also shown various steps to master your chose skill. You will also learn how to teach others to be a master of their own life and skills. This is one of the most useful sections for me. I have always wanted to learn how to become a great teacher and this will help me do just that. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants open their mind to the vast knowledge of the world around us, someone who wants to ensure there job security, or to learn how to learn as much as they can in the shortest amount of time possible.
June 8, 2015
I had to laugh a lot as I was reading through this book; several of the very things in this book I have either done, or I have taught in my classroom. I am a teacher at the high school and college level and I have taught many on how to find their learning styles, the importance of actually doing the work, and taking care of yourself on a personal hygienic level. Overall, I thought it was very well written, and an excellent supplementary book for teachers in today's classrooms (probably around 7th grade and up) to give to their students who are bored or tired of learning - because for those of us who teach, we all know there are those in every class! The philosophers of old meeting the pop culture icons and their soundbites was a great mix-up, and guaranteed to keep readers surprised as much as interested.
The book starts out with a general appeal for the quest for knowledge, and then the authors break it down into realizing only some many years can go into a life, and only so many hours can go into learning. Very practical and methodical approach.
As someone with an English degree (one of the things they specifically mention that can easily tie you up in a particular field and limits your flexibility) I appreciated how they mentioned John Milton as the last great Polymath, who knew everything and knew it completely. I was sorry to see they didn't include how he had his daughters do most of his work as he spoke it aloud, since he was blind (in his later years.)
In addition to going through the learning styles, there were tips for keeping the brain active and healthy, and social implications of working with people who are too specialized in their training and therefore their lives. Once more, very practical and very methodical.
I was especially grateful for the authors to have included a section on teaching others as a form of learning; ironically, this is not how things are taught in colleges today, because teachers are paid for their time first and their expertise second when it comes to the classroom. Many people do not realize that teachers are often just teaching things they themselves have recently learned (if they are good teachers, anyway).
With all of these different topics and elements, they also did a spectacular job in keeping the humor throughout the book. I laughed as much as learned (and relearned) in reading this book.
The book starts out with a general appeal for the quest for knowledge, and then the authors break it down into realizing only some many years can go into a life, and only so many hours can go into learning. Very practical and methodical approach.
As someone with an English degree (one of the things they specifically mention that can easily tie you up in a particular field and limits your flexibility) I appreciated how they mentioned John Milton as the last great Polymath, who knew everything and knew it completely. I was sorry to see they didn't include how he had his daughters do most of his work as he spoke it aloud, since he was blind (in his later years.)
In addition to going through the learning styles, there were tips for keeping the brain active and healthy, and social implications of working with people who are too specialized in their training and therefore their lives. Once more, very practical and very methodical.
I was especially grateful for the authors to have included a section on teaching others as a form of learning; ironically, this is not how things are taught in colleges today, because teachers are paid for their time first and their expertise second when it comes to the classroom. Many people do not realize that teachers are often just teaching things they themselves have recently learned (if they are good teachers, anyway).
With all of these different topics and elements, they also did a spectacular job in keeping the humor throughout the book. I laughed as much as learned (and relearned) in reading this book.
June 6, 2015
This book is focused on learning, but more importantly how to become a quick learner of new skills or as the book puts it “a renaissance man/ woman”. This book is like the many self help/self taught type of books that are out there on the market today. However after reading through it, this book seems to stand by itself. There are many differences that I came across as I was reading.
First off the book itself has a very positive attitude towards the subject matter that is being covered. These positive attitude is not overly bearing and allows the reader to have an enjoying time reading. Also the word phrasing and word choices are smooth and allows the eyes to just roll across the sentences gathering the information that is held within. This book takes the subject matter and presents to the reader in a way that informs and breaks down the topic into small pieces that are absorbed quicker. Which that is the main intent of this book.
This book talks about learning new skills in a quick matter of time, but it goes several steps further. It takes the idea of learning and explains the different ways that people learn and shows steps to maximize those learning styles. Then it takes those steps and explains how to apply them to gain greater results. I also found this book to be straightforward, it gives you this steps to help encourage change, but not in a sugar coated cookie kind of way.
After reading this book the steps that were mentioned were very easy to intermix into my life and I have to say that I have noticed a change, especially with the brain warming up exercises.
First off the book itself has a very positive attitude towards the subject matter that is being covered. These positive attitude is not overly bearing and allows the reader to have an enjoying time reading. Also the word phrasing and word choices are smooth and allows the eyes to just roll across the sentences gathering the information that is held within. This book takes the subject matter and presents to the reader in a way that informs and breaks down the topic into small pieces that are absorbed quicker. Which that is the main intent of this book.
This book talks about learning new skills in a quick matter of time, but it goes several steps further. It takes the idea of learning and explains the different ways that people learn and shows steps to maximize those learning styles. Then it takes those steps and explains how to apply them to gain greater results. I also found this book to be straightforward, it gives you this steps to help encourage change, but not in a sugar coated cookie kind of way.
After reading this book the steps that were mentioned were very easy to intermix into my life and I have to say that I have noticed a change, especially with the brain warming up exercises.
June 6, 2015
I picked up this book because I was inspired by a friend who has always had a knack to make people laugh. Everywhere he goes, he has a lasting impression on everyone he meets. He is able to use his wit and humor to make nearly anyone laugh, and this charm is something that has always seemed to get him what he wants in life.
One of the most important thing this book taught me is found in the section about how humor is something that can be learned and developed. I always thought that I had to have developed humor from a young age, or even been gifted it at birth. However, once you read and understand the formulas given in this book, your perspective will change and you will start viewing humor from a more planned, structured way.
The book is written in a manner which anyone can understand. Everything is composed and ordered very well, as each section builds upon the last. After reading the book, I thought of a little test for myself to see if I could make my sister (who can be really stubborn) laugh. I didn't use any jokes or cheap methods, but instead I used what the book taught me about cadence and timing. I passed the little test, as I got her to crack a smile which is a big deal for her!
Overall, awesome book. It will truly help your personality become more attractive if you put some effort into the things it teaches.
One of the most important thing this book taught me is found in the section about how humor is something that can be learned and developed. I always thought that I had to have developed humor from a young age, or even been gifted it at birth. However, once you read and understand the formulas given in this book, your perspective will change and you will start viewing humor from a more planned, structured way.
The book is written in a manner which anyone can understand. Everything is composed and ordered very well, as each section builds upon the last. After reading the book, I thought of a little test for myself to see if I could make my sister (who can be really stubborn) laugh. I didn't use any jokes or cheap methods, but instead I used what the book taught me about cadence and timing. I passed the little test, as I got her to crack a smile which is a big deal for her!
Overall, awesome book. It will truly help your personality become more attractive if you put some effort into the things it teaches.
June 5, 2015
Great techniques to master anything!
This book has a ton of great information in it for everyone. Not only did I learn how to evaluate what kind of learner I am, I also learned other ways of learning that were very helpful to me. I learned how to retrain my mind in a way of speaking to take in more information. The book also has great techniques and games to keep your mind alert at all times. Its helping me a lot to learn a new skill that I thought I could not do.
I recently gave this book to my friend who is going back to college. She's newly divorced and trying to get out in the work field again. She told me that this book has given her the confidence that she can and will success at college and getting a great job. I recommend it for anyone who wants to learn something new, master a technique or just simply new ways to learn how to study for a test. It really works!
This book has a ton of great information in it for everyone. Not only did I learn how to evaluate what kind of learner I am, I also learned other ways of learning that were very helpful to me. I learned how to retrain my mind in a way of speaking to take in more information. The book also has great techniques and games to keep your mind alert at all times. Its helping me a lot to learn a new skill that I thought I could not do.
I recently gave this book to my friend who is going back to college. She's newly divorced and trying to get out in the work field again. She told me that this book has given her the confidence that she can and will success at college and getting a great job. I recommend it for anyone who wants to learn something new, master a technique or just simply new ways to learn how to study for a test. It really works!
May 31, 2015
I initially purchased for my teen daughter to read as an educational tool to help explain why it is better not to put all your educational learning eggs in one basket. As she never listens to me, the book seemed like a great idea. But then I read it my self and was pleasantly surprised that for an 164 page self help book, it wasn't boring at all. There are lots of quotes to keep the ADD mind paying attention as you flit through the book, great example stories that explore the prose and cons of specializing, multi avenues of learning as well as just being lazy. There was one story that explained that it was not just a work thing, that as a person, you need to be more than one sided.
Well written, easy to read in one sitting, great learning tool
Well written, easy to read in one sitting, great learning tool
April 26, 2020
Be a visual learner, improve the reading speed and improve yourself throughout many aspects of your life. Give the time it needed with the 10 thousand hours learning for a complete mastery. Break down big stuff into chunks. The key to listening is to be selective and soak up the knowledge from the first round.
June 23, 2015
With a title like ‘Jack of All Trades’, you know you’re in for a good read as well. When I first came across this book I thought of how impossible the idea of being a master of many skills would be, but as I kept reading this guide book of sorts, I found just how possible it could be if you were to properly implement what it displayed for you.
This book here starts off with an introduction on what this book is about, which is the mastery of skills, and it breaks down the logistics of how the rest of the world view the allotted time to ‘master’ any given skill, which is around 10,000 hours. Then it goes on to tell its readers that you shouldn’t put all of your time into one one skill using the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” At this point, I was confused because I figured there wasn’t any way you could master any more than one or two skills if it take THAT long, so why not focus all of my time? And then I found out.
Reading on, it explains how tricky it is to only have ONE special skill because you may run into situations where your skill, although useful, may not help you in any way at all and you could become stuck. So then there’s a suggestion to become a Polymath, which is a person who had a wider range of knowledge than average or also known as ‘a person who knows everything.” I thought that to be out of reach, but continuing on I realized that it was closer to my grasp than I ever thought.
It explains the mistakes to avoid as well, on your journey to becoming the jack of all trades, in great detail I might add and how self motivation is a strong factor in this process too! You’ll learn about the makings of a Renaissance man/woman as well as some details about a couple in our history. You’ll also learn about the difference between a talent and a skill, and how to separate the two personally.
The most important step of this process though is to figure out what type of learner you are (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic) which this book also outlines all three of them for you and includes specific exercises for each different learner. You’ll be able to figure out what’s the best way for you to learn and what you can do to implement that into your life journey.
So after you figure that out, you can begin with your to-do list that you can pick something from every day to do! Proceeding into the book, there’s various exercises that are given to you so that you can learn your skill and ultimately master it in the end. This book even teaches you how to train your brain to speed read and how to create a photographic memory for yourself as well!
This book is the kind of book that one shouldn’t pass up if they are on a search or quest to receive the gift of knowledge because with this book you will learn the proper way to exercise your mind to harness the knowledge and be able to retain it. If you or someone you know are looking to become the Jack of all Trades, this book is a perfect addition to your library. Don’t pass this up. It had opened my mind to endless possibilities!
This book here starts off with an introduction on what this book is about, which is the mastery of skills, and it breaks down the logistics of how the rest of the world view the allotted time to ‘master’ any given skill, which is around 10,000 hours. Then it goes on to tell its readers that you shouldn’t put all of your time into one one skill using the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” At this point, I was confused because I figured there wasn’t any way you could master any more than one or two skills if it take THAT long, so why not focus all of my time? And then I found out.
Reading on, it explains how tricky it is to only have ONE special skill because you may run into situations where your skill, although useful, may not help you in any way at all and you could become stuck. So then there’s a suggestion to become a Polymath, which is a person who had a wider range of knowledge than average or also known as ‘a person who knows everything.” I thought that to be out of reach, but continuing on I realized that it was closer to my grasp than I ever thought.
It explains the mistakes to avoid as well, on your journey to becoming the jack of all trades, in great detail I might add and how self motivation is a strong factor in this process too! You’ll learn about the makings of a Renaissance man/woman as well as some details about a couple in our history. You’ll also learn about the difference between a talent and a skill, and how to separate the two personally.
The most important step of this process though is to figure out what type of learner you are (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic) which this book also outlines all three of them for you and includes specific exercises for each different learner. You’ll be able to figure out what’s the best way for you to learn and what you can do to implement that into your life journey.
So after you figure that out, you can begin with your to-do list that you can pick something from every day to do! Proceeding into the book, there’s various exercises that are given to you so that you can learn your skill and ultimately master it in the end. This book even teaches you how to train your brain to speed read and how to create a photographic memory for yourself as well!
This book is the kind of book that one shouldn’t pass up if they are on a search or quest to receive the gift of knowledge because with this book you will learn the proper way to exercise your mind to harness the knowledge and be able to retain it. If you or someone you know are looking to become the Jack of all Trades, this book is a perfect addition to your library. Don’t pass this up. It had opened my mind to endless possibilities!
June 17, 2015
“…never put all your eggs in one basket. You want to diversify and become well-rounded in your endeavors; however, on the other hand, you only have so much hours in a day to do things...let alone learn everything under the sun.”
A problem a lot of students have nowadays, that this book hopes to solve and more. ‘Jack Of All Trades: How to Master All Sorts of Skills in Short Amount of Time and Be a Modern Renaissance Person’ was a good quick read that taught me a lot of different techniques in learning that I hadn’t known before which was quite refreshing considering that I’ve read other books that taught me things I already learned in Uni.
One of the first things I noticed while reading through the book was that it gets straight to the point in most of the information, which is nice because students like myself can easily read through it and get most out of the knowledge and since it’s less than 200 pages, it’s an easy re-read as well.
Another big thing that I remembered well after reading the book was its touching on multitasking and its importance outside of school. I say this because in a lot of my classes starting from freshman year have all been focused primarily on one aspect of my major and not really thing else. I’m a film and digital media major and everything has been focus on editing in my degree plan. Don’t get me wrong, focusing in on editing is not necessarily a bad thing but there’s many parts ot the film industry that I can also work on such as screenwriting, cinematography, etc. to help go along with the current workforce and market myself for better. Again, something that I wasn’t aware of prior to reading this book, that I’m happy I learned now.
I don’t want to drag on and on about all the information in the book because I want you to read it yourself, but if you’re a student (especially in college like myself) I would definitely read this book to get you a little leg up on competition when trying to find a job outside of school. And if you’re a teacher I would also recommend this book too, as a quick read with your class.
A lot of younger people like myself aren’t aware of how to market ourselves correctly in the workplace, as well as learning additional skills to go along with our majors. So if more teachers could help shed light on this and proper ways to multi-task, etc, I think your students would definitely appreciate it once we’re off in the real world.
A problem a lot of students have nowadays, that this book hopes to solve and more. ‘Jack Of All Trades: How to Master All Sorts of Skills in Short Amount of Time and Be a Modern Renaissance Person’ was a good quick read that taught me a lot of different techniques in learning that I hadn’t known before which was quite refreshing considering that I’ve read other books that taught me things I already learned in Uni.
One of the first things I noticed while reading through the book was that it gets straight to the point in most of the information, which is nice because students like myself can easily read through it and get most out of the knowledge and since it’s less than 200 pages, it’s an easy re-read as well.
Another big thing that I remembered well after reading the book was its touching on multitasking and its importance outside of school. I say this because in a lot of my classes starting from freshman year have all been focused primarily on one aspect of my major and not really thing else. I’m a film and digital media major and everything has been focus on editing in my degree plan. Don’t get me wrong, focusing in on editing is not necessarily a bad thing but there’s many parts ot the film industry that I can also work on such as screenwriting, cinematography, etc. to help go along with the current workforce and market myself for better. Again, something that I wasn’t aware of prior to reading this book, that I’m happy I learned now.
I don’t want to drag on and on about all the information in the book because I want you to read it yourself, but if you’re a student (especially in college like myself) I would definitely read this book to get you a little leg up on competition when trying to find a job outside of school. And if you’re a teacher I would also recommend this book too, as a quick read with your class.
A lot of younger people like myself aren’t aware of how to market ourselves correctly in the workplace, as well as learning additional skills to go along with our majors. So if more teachers could help shed light on this and proper ways to multi-task, etc, I think your students would definitely appreciate it once we’re off in the real world.
June 26, 2015
One of the most motivating realizations is that men are mortal. This book makes a great case for why one should engage in a systematic program of learning and self-improvement today: given the average human lifespan, you have 50 years to learn as much as you can. The "10,000 hours" rule for practicing a new skill is nicely factored into this analysis (7 years per skill yields 7 main skills in life).
The author makes the case for choosing to be a generalist (polymath or Renaissance Man) versus a specialist--chief among these reasons is the resilience that comes from not putting all of one's eggs in one basket. Once the logic of this lifestyle is established, this book addresses the "how to" dynamics of building better studying, memorization, and retention habits coalescing around one's chosen life plan.
The key of this book is strategizing to become a "Jack of all trades and master of *some*). One starts with one's talents and passions and branches out among the smorgasboard of human knowledge, avoiding distasteful or ill-fitting areas. "Know thyself," as the ancient philosophers said. The ideal of the Renaissance Man is not lost or unattainable, as this book proves, because it has morphed into what often is heard called in corporate and academic areas the role of the "lifelong learner."
A lifelong learner using this book is taught balance most of all--not rejecting social skills or neglecting the human graces, for example, and not ignoring the physical body (i.e. a sound mind in a sound body). The lifelong learner possesses a "desire to discover" that prompts an assessment of motivations and a will to overcome any environmental or genetic handicaps.
This book teaches techniques for finding one's learning style and leveraging it to overcome the famed twin limits of "talent versus skill." Many other to-do lists, exercises, and goal-setting tools are provided--including a list of "brain foods" to add to your diet. I can't guarantee that every reader will become the next da Vinci, but it is a safe bet that the reader who diligently consumes and applies these tools and techniques will be different (and better off) than when he or she began.
June 23, 2015
To start off, this is a very different book from the Instant-Series. I think of this book like a special edition, you know like a television show that has occasional holiday specials or special spinoffs. That's kind of how I consider this book "Jack of All Trades" from the Instant-Series.
This book does contain solid decent information, but the only issue was it was trying to be all over the place. At first I wasn't exactly sure what this book was about specifically. It had a nice cover and intriguing title so thought I get it. Is it a learning book? Is it a self-improvement book? Is it a study aid book? Is it a career guidance book? Is it a memory book? Is it a mental improvement book? Is it a motivation book? Is it a happiness book? Is it a success book? That's where it threw me off. Think if you were to buy a rock music album, but it also has pop, jazz, and hip-hop, then it becomes a little too much. I guess the thing for me was the expectation.
This is like a wild card self-improvement book. Don't get me wrong, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but we all know what happens when there too many major heroes and villains in a single movie, which in this case can be an overload.
Interestingly enough, this book IS called "Jack of all Trades" is very fitting in the approach this book took in being that Jack of All Trades self-help/learning book. It's definitely an all in one book for people wanting to learn and such or become better at whatever they do, which can range from any aspect in the career, relationships or whatever you want because to get better at things all come back down to learning them, as this book made the point that anything is learnable (yes, even how to be better with people). Plus, the reading and style is very entertaining and informative at the same time, so those alone kept my interest.
Overall, this is a great book, and I'm sure others will certainly like and enjoy it. Just my 2 cents.
This book does contain solid decent information, but the only issue was it was trying to be all over the place. At first I wasn't exactly sure what this book was about specifically. It had a nice cover and intriguing title so thought I get it. Is it a learning book? Is it a self-improvement book? Is it a study aid book? Is it a career guidance book? Is it a memory book? Is it a mental improvement book? Is it a motivation book? Is it a happiness book? Is it a success book? That's where it threw me off. Think if you were to buy a rock music album, but it also has pop, jazz, and hip-hop, then it becomes a little too much. I guess the thing for me was the expectation.
This is like a wild card self-improvement book. Don't get me wrong, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but we all know what happens when there too many major heroes and villains in a single movie, which in this case can be an overload.
Interestingly enough, this book IS called "Jack of all Trades" is very fitting in the approach this book took in being that Jack of All Trades self-help/learning book. It's definitely an all in one book for people wanting to learn and such or become better at whatever they do, which can range from any aspect in the career, relationships or whatever you want because to get better at things all come back down to learning them, as this book made the point that anything is learnable (yes, even how to be better with people). Plus, the reading and style is very entertaining and informative at the same time, so those alone kept my interest.
Overall, this is a great book, and I'm sure others will certainly like and enjoy it. Just my 2 cents.
July 17, 2015
This book was a quick read. I liked that part of it. I also liked how informative and helpful it was; it did all this while being pretty funny, adding in advice from Socrates to Star Wars. The book touched on a lot of areas which I think, especially in today's job market and economy, will be very helpful. Since we are pushing our kids to do something that is practical and something that will make money, I think a lot of the advice in this book will help them and it can also help someone older, too.
The book is good because it is more than just information; it is wisdom. A lot of people think "don't carry all your eggs in one basket" is kind of a cliche, but it is still the truth. People need to make sure they know a lot about somethings, and a little of a lot of some of the things within those things. The idea is to be "Jack of all trades, and master of some."
One thing they touched on was multitasking, and how to do it when it comes to learning. They gave a lot of examples, but the one which really stood out to me was the idea of having a degree in Education, but focusing on ESL and history and special education needs. That's a good idea; it does make you very marketable in today's job search forums.
For older people, I thought the section on developing and keeping your memory was the most important part. If you can't remember things, you can't do well with learning. The book has a lot of good tricks, like the Loci method, to keep your memory working and your mind stimulated. Finally, touching on motivation and the importance of genes, study habits, and support surroundings really made me agree with this book. Even if someone knows something, they still need to get it done, which means they need to be able to motivate themselves effectively, and then focus on the task ahead, and then do it.
This is a great, nifty little book!
The book is good because it is more than just information; it is wisdom. A lot of people think "don't carry all your eggs in one basket" is kind of a cliche, but it is still the truth. People need to make sure they know a lot about somethings, and a little of a lot of some of the things within those things. The idea is to be "Jack of all trades, and master of some."
One thing they touched on was multitasking, and how to do it when it comes to learning. They gave a lot of examples, but the one which really stood out to me was the idea of having a degree in Education, but focusing on ESL and history and special education needs. That's a good idea; it does make you very marketable in today's job search forums.
For older people, I thought the section on developing and keeping your memory was the most important part. If you can't remember things, you can't do well with learning. The book has a lot of good tricks, like the Loci method, to keep your memory working and your mind stimulated. Finally, touching on motivation and the importance of genes, study habits, and support surroundings really made me agree with this book. Even if someone knows something, they still need to get it done, which means they need to be able to motivate themselves effectively, and then focus on the task ahead, and then do it.
This is a great, nifty little book!
June 19, 2015
In 'Jack of All Trades' we get a focus of learning how to master both existing and new skills. Not only that, but it helps guide you on how to do so quickly. There are a lot of key points brought up and much of the book is changing not only how you do things but more importantly your perspective of how to do things.
Topics covered are a wide variety from reading faster, mastering new skills, multitasking, reading faster, and more. If you have a specific area you want to improve on the book has you covered but if you really want to dig in and tie it all together the changes can be phenomenal.
To do all of this one of the key points that is brought up and drilled in is the art of multitasking. Not just having multiple things on your plate at any given time but how to actually work on them in a productive way and finish everything you start. Even for those of us who already are good at multitasking being able to master it allows us not only to make better use of our time but to be able to do so much more!
While in the category this isn't just a self-improvement book for one topic as the knowledge you can find within can truly improve almost every area of your life. With a variety of methods to learn from in order to find one that best meshes with you ‘Jack of All Trades’ really has it covered when it comes to helping you master the skills needed to master new skill sets.
Topics covered are a wide variety from reading faster, mastering new skills, multitasking, reading faster, and more. If you have a specific area you want to improve on the book has you covered but if you really want to dig in and tie it all together the changes can be phenomenal.
To do all of this one of the key points that is brought up and drilled in is the art of multitasking. Not just having multiple things on your plate at any given time but how to actually work on them in a productive way and finish everything you start. Even for those of us who already are good at multitasking being able to master it allows us not only to make better use of our time but to be able to do so much more!
While in the category this isn't just a self-improvement book for one topic as the knowledge you can find within can truly improve almost every area of your life. With a variety of methods to learn from in order to find one that best meshes with you ‘Jack of All Trades’ really has it covered when it comes to helping you master the skills needed to master new skill sets.
June 20, 2015
Jack of All Trades: A mile wide and a mile deep
A great book to learn to focus in today’s multi-tasking world. The book posits that using traditional methods for skill and knowledge mastery are time consuming and ultimately unsuccessful. This book makes a great case for mastering meaningful skills and how to get there. It not only diagnosis the problem but gives you steps on how to solve it- how to improve your life through skill learning and mastery. The author does a great job of dually presenting the problem and the solution as to not make the reader tread through too much fluff and exposition.
The term ‘Renaissance Man’ is both seductive and off-putting. However, the book demystifies the process for all of us non-geniuses to all us to gain copious skills in a limited time frame by using a very innovative approach. As a big fan of efficiency, I was impressed by methods involved and the time used to achieve them—it’s a really great blended approach. By the time the author suggests the term “24-hour goal” with an entirely straight face, it makes sense as an achievable building block to a better life.
Bottom line: It’s a great book for those in all stages of their lives. Whether you’re looking to get started on the right path (college) or just making the most your life’s goals, it’s definitely worth the read. Incorporating the ability to set and accomplish goals is a vital tool in anyone’s toolbox. A quick read with lots of value.
A great book to learn to focus in today’s multi-tasking world. The book posits that using traditional methods for skill and knowledge mastery are time consuming and ultimately unsuccessful. This book makes a great case for mastering meaningful skills and how to get there. It not only diagnosis the problem but gives you steps on how to solve it- how to improve your life through skill learning and mastery. The author does a great job of dually presenting the problem and the solution as to not make the reader tread through too much fluff and exposition.
The term ‘Renaissance Man’ is both seductive and off-putting. However, the book demystifies the process for all of us non-geniuses to all us to gain copious skills in a limited time frame by using a very innovative approach. As a big fan of efficiency, I was impressed by methods involved and the time used to achieve them—it’s a really great blended approach. By the time the author suggests the term “24-hour goal” with an entirely straight face, it makes sense as an achievable building block to a better life.
Bottom line: It’s a great book for those in all stages of their lives. Whether you’re looking to get started on the right path (college) or just making the most your life’s goals, it’s definitely worth the read. Incorporating the ability to set and accomplish goals is a vital tool in anyone’s toolbox. A quick read with lots of value.
June 25, 2015
I just finished Jack of All Trades. What an interesting book. At first I didn't think I was going to enjoy reading it and that I wouldn't learn anything from it. I was pleasantly surprised on both accounts. I purchased the book because of the section on memory. I have MS and there are days I have trouble remembering my own name. I am always looking for ways to improve my memory. I loved this section of the book. I have heard before that you need to eat right to feed your brain and that feeding your brain the right foods can help improve your memory. For some reason, reading it in this book just clicked. I could actually "see" how this would help. Many of the memory tricks and tips are ones I have gotten from my neurologist and they really work. The learning styles section was quite enlightening. I had heard about auditory and visual learners before but those methods were never super successful for me. This was the first time I found a learning method that describes me. I learn best by doing and teaching. This book will give you insight on the type of learner you are and how to learn a skill, going from Novice to Master in a relatively short amount of time. I think that anyone who wants to learn many new things but isn't quite sure how to go about it will benefit from this book.
October 7, 2015
Throughout a person's life, the idea of specializing is pounded into his head. From a young age, he is asked what he will be when he grows up. He spends many years learning one trade. What happens when that trade is no longer needed or even relevant? He must retrain in another profession. This isn't always easy to do when you're older. That's what this book hopes to prevent.
This book is full of great, practical ideas on how to overcome the limitations of a specialized education and instead become a well-rounded Renaissance man (or woman). There are a bunch of self-help ebooks available that have nothing but platitudes and nothing of substance. This book gives you pages and pages of real ideas and instructions based on the actions of successful people, such as John Milton, Einstein, Marie Curie, and Story Musgrave. It teaches you how to read smarter by skimming and doing exercises to keep you mind sharp, but it doesn't stop there.
I read a number of self-help books in my life and this is the first book that actually made me think that I could succeed. I wish I had read this book sooner.
This book is full of great, practical ideas on how to overcome the limitations of a specialized education and instead become a well-rounded Renaissance man (or woman). There are a bunch of self-help ebooks available that have nothing but platitudes and nothing of substance. This book gives you pages and pages of real ideas and instructions based on the actions of successful people, such as John Milton, Einstein, Marie Curie, and Story Musgrave. It teaches you how to read smarter by skimming and doing exercises to keep you mind sharp, but it doesn't stop there.
I read a number of self-help books in my life and this is the first book that actually made me think that I could succeed. I wish I had read this book sooner.
June 16, 2015
This book delivers.
I downloaded this book to read and I expected a poorly written guide. What I found was a book crammed full of information.
This book discusses the realities of how much time we really have to achieve these skills.
What skills?
Skills such as working memory improvement. Working memory is important because it is what we use to do something as basic as fill an order, or remember what is needed from the store.
Skills such as how to speed read so you can learn faster and more efficiently.
Specializing in a few skills very well is better than learning many things incompletely and incorrectly.
There is so much in this book that I learned about, it is packed full of information, with no fluff.
The information contained in this book can be life changing for the reader. It is outlined in an easy to follow format, and is an interesting read that kept me engaged the entire time.
The book is fast paced, full of inspiring quotes that help emphasize the author's points.
I downloaded this book to read and I expected a poorly written guide. What I found was a book crammed full of information.
This book discusses the realities of how much time we really have to achieve these skills.
What skills?
Skills such as working memory improvement. Working memory is important because it is what we use to do something as basic as fill an order, or remember what is needed from the store.
Skills such as how to speed read so you can learn faster and more efficiently.
Specializing in a few skills very well is better than learning many things incompletely and incorrectly.
There is so much in this book that I learned about, it is packed full of information, with no fluff.
The information contained in this book can be life changing for the reader. It is outlined in an easy to follow format, and is an interesting read that kept me engaged the entire time.
The book is fast paced, full of inspiring quotes that help emphasize the author's points.
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