The Only Skill that Matters Quotes

“The illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
― Jonathan A. Levi, The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner

“Far too often, we approach a “new” subject as if it’s completely foreign, when in fact, the whole of human knowledge is connected in some way.”
― Jonathan A. Levi, The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner

“our Paleolithic ancestors survived thanks to their ability to navigate their environment. This is why, unbeknownst to you, your brain automatically remembers the layout of your surroundings. It doesn’t matter if it’s a house you’ve lived in for years, a hotel room you’ve stayed in for days, or a store you step into for a few minutes. While you might struggle to remember names, numbers, or other important information every day, your brain is constantly creating strong, lasting memories of everywhere you’ve ever been. It knows every apartment you’ve ever lived in, every office you’ve ever worked in, and even many places you’ve briefly passed through.”
― Jonathan A. Levi, The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner

“Furthermore, we encourage students to skip certain lectures if they don’t have a pressing need for a specific application. In doing this, we empower the learner to feel like an equal partner in their learning experience. We do away with the hierarchy of “experts” and “students” and instead compel them to take ownership over their learning from day one. We know that simply giving learners this responsibility has a massive effect on their enjoyment and their success.”
― Jonathan A. Levi, The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner

“The most innovative schools, from the established Montessori to the new-age MUSE, know this and have modeled themselves accordingly. Students in these schools don’t learn geometry from a textbook; they learn it by building real structures and observing real phenomena. They don’t study biology by listening to a teacher drone on; they learn it by cultivating gardens that feed the entire school.”
― Jonathan A. Levi, The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner

“As a twenty-first century human, you need to know how to navigate social relationships, get along with technology, stay informed about politics, obey laws, balance your finances, make smart career decisions, choose a healthy diet, and about a million other little skills that help you thrive in today’s world.”
― Jonathan A. Levi, The Only Skill that Matters: The Proven Methodology to Read Faster, Remember More, and Become a SuperLearner