The Science of Self-Learning: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Learn More in Less Time, and Direct Your Own Education (Learning how to Learn Book 1)

by Peter Hollins

Self-learning benefits from a mindset that isn’t always picked up in traditional institutions, but that can prove to be a major advantage in more than just education. That’s the mindset of the autodidact. An autodidact is, most simply put, a self-educator. It’s what you’re probably aspiring to. They own the entire method of their instruction, from beginning to finish, from interest to implementation. They’re hungry to learn more about the topics they’re most passionate about, and they’re enthusiastic about learning new subjects from scratch. They manage all the tools they need to learn: books, videos, podcasts, online courses, and even “fieldwork.” An autodidact is comfortable with the notion that they’re both teacher and student, often at the same time. Anyone can be an autodidact—there aren’t any restrictions on age, gender, or background. All that’s required is the willingness to actively find new knowledge and to do so with a discerning, evaluative mind. The autodidact is driven by a strong desire to acquire intelligence and is most successful when they make a concentrated and well-plotted endeavor to do so. An autodidact is especially effective if they have a strong memory and can direct their own study outside of formal education settings. This is a skill to be cultivated. It’s not easy, especially at first, but this mindset is how to take your self-learning to the next level. It’s how you are able to immerse yourself in new knowledge and reach expert levels, even if...