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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the FASTER Method for accelerated learning? | Forget (limitations/distractions). Act (take notes/ask questions). State (manage posture/mood). Teach (learn with intent to explain). Enter (schedule time). Review (spaced intervals). Key: Shift from passive to active. |
| How do you kill ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)? | 1. Identify: Catch the thought ("I can't learn this"). 2. Name it: Call it an ANT to distance yourself. 3. Flip it: Replace with positive opposite ("I am learning how to learn"). Fact: Negative thoughts physically inhibit brain function. |
| What are the "7 Lies" of Learning? | 1. Intelligence is fixed. 2. We only use 10% of our brain. 3. Mistakes are failures. 4. Knowledge is power (No, Action is power). 5. Learning is difficult. 6. Criticism matters. 7. Genius is born. Reject these to unlock potential. |
| Explain the "4 Stages of Competence" (The path to mastery). | 1. Unconscious Incompetence (You don't know what you don't know). 2. Conscious Incompetence (Aware of the gap). 3. Conscious Competence (Requires focus/effort). 4. Unconscious Competence (Automatic mastery/Flow). |
| The Limitless Motivation Formula? | Motivation = Purpose × Energy × Small Simple Steps (S³). You need a clear Why (Purpose), the biological fuel to do it (Energy), and a task small enough to bypass resistance (S³). Missing one kills the drive. |
| What is the "Flow State" formula? | Challenge vs. Skill. The task must be slightly harder (~4%) than your current skill level. Too hard = Anxiety. Too easy = Boredom. Requirement: Elimination of all external distractions and a 15-minute "struggle" period. |
| Top 10 Brain Foods (Neuro-nutrition)? | 1. Avocados (Blood flow). 2. Blueberries (Antioxidants). 3. Broccoli (Vitamin K). 4. Dark Chocolate (Focus). 5. Eggs (Choline/Memory). 6. Green Leafy Veg. 7. Salmon (Omega-3). 8. Turmeric (Anti-inflammation). 9. Walnuts. 10. Water. |
| "Small Simple Steps" (Zeigarnik Effect)? | The brain naturally wants to close "open loops." By starting a task with a tiny step (e.g., "Open book"), you open a loop. The brain will then push you to finish the task to close the loop. Motion creates emotion. |
| Why is Sleep critical for Memory? | Sleep clears beta-amyloid plaques (metabolic waste) from the brain. It also consolidates short-term memories into long-term storage. Protocol: Dark room, cool temp (65°F), no blue light 60 mins before bed. |
| The Pomodoro Technique (Specifics)? | Work for 25 minutes (single-task), Break for 5 minutes. After 4 cycles, take a 20-minute break. Crucial: The break must involve movement/breathing, NOT high-dopamine screens, to allow the brain to reset. |
| The TIP Method for Note-Taking? | Think (What is the core concept?). Identify (How does this apply to my life/goals?). Prioritize (Mark the top 3 actionable points). Goal: Filter information, don't just record it. |
| The HEAR Method for Active Listening? | Halt (Stop all other activities). Empathy (Step into the speaker's emotional shoes). Anticipate (Curiously predict where the point is going). Review (Summarize the conversation immediately after). |
| Primacy and Recency Effects? | We remember the Beginning (Primacy) and End (Recency) of a session best; the middle gets lost. Tactic: Break study time into shorter chunks (Pomodoro) to create more "beginnings" and "ends." |
| How to handle Digital Deluge & Dementia? | Deluge: Too much info = overwhelm. Cure: Set strict boundaries on input time. Dementia: Outsourcing memory to devices atrophy the brain. Cure: Memorize phone numbers/facts intentionally to keep the hippocampus active |
| The MOM Framework for Memory? | Motivation (Create a personal reward for remembering). Observation (Be present; most forgetting is just lack of attention). Methods (Apply a specific tool like Loci or Linking). |
| The "Method of Loci" (Memory Palace) Mechanics? | A: 1. Location: Select a familiar space (Home). 2. Path: Define a specific route (e.g., Clockwise). 3. Encoding: Turn list items into exaggerated images. 4. Placement: Deposit images on furniture/zones along the path. 5. Review: Walk the path mentally. |
| The Linking/Chain Method? | A: Connect Item A to Item B using Action, Exaggeration, and Illogic. The end of Image A must interact with the start of Image B. Best for: Short lists where order matters but you don't need a full palace. |
| Remembering Names (BE SUAVE)? | Believe (Confidence). Exercise (Practice). Say it (Auditory lock). Use it (Reinforce). Ask (Origin/Meaning hooks context). Visualize (Attach image to a facial feature). End (Say it goodbye). |
| The Peg System (Sun List 1-5)? | A pre-memorized list of "hooks" for ordered lists. 1=Sun, 2=Shoes, 3=Traffic Light, 4=Table, 5=Star (points). Associate the item to be remembered with the visual hook (e.g., Item 1 burning in the Sun). |
| The Major System (Numbers to Words)? | Convert digits to consonant sounds: 0=s/z, 1=t/d, 2=n, 3=m, 4=r, 5=L, 6=j/sh, 7=k/g, 8=f/v, 9=p/b. Add vowels to make words. Example: 32 = Moon. Memorize the image "Moon," not the number. |
| Mental "Cleaning" of a Memory Palace? | To reuse a location, vividly visualize a destructive force clearing the previous images. Examples: A fire hose washing it clean, a bomb vaporizing contents, or a wind tunnel. Ensure the space feels "empty" before reloading. |
| Remembering "Where I Put It"? | Verbalize the Action. Explicitly say aloud "I am placing my glasses on the counter." This forces the brain to move from unconscious habit to conscious observation, creating a searchable memory tag. |
| Speed Reading & Critical Thinking | How a Visual Pacer Increases Speed? A: Using a finger/pen reduces Saccadic Movements (eyes jumping back) and Fixation Time (pausing on words). It leverages the eye's instinct to follow motion, pulling your focus forward through the text. |
| Eliminating Subvocalization (Inner Voice)? | The brain sees faster than the mouth speaks. To break the habit of "reading aloud inside," engage the auditory brain elsewhere: listen to instrumental music (Baroque) or tap a rhythmic beat while scanning. |
| Peripheral Vision Expansion? | Soften focus to see the whole page. Avoid "Hard Focus" on individual letters. Look at the center of the line and perceive the beginning/end words with peripheral vision. Result: You take in phrases/chunks rather than single words. |
| Six Thinking Hats (Edward de Bono)? | White (Data/Facts), Red (Emotions/Gut), Black (Risks/Caution), Yellow (Positives/Benefits), Green (Creativity/Growth), Blue (Process/Manager). Use: Wear one "hat" at a time to prevent confused thinking. |
| Second-Order Thinking? | Asking "And then what?" Look beyond the immediate outcome (First Order) to the future consequences of that outcome. Example: Eating sugar -> Taste good (1st) -> Insulin spike/Crash (2nd) -> Missed workout (3rd). |
| Spaced Repetition Schedule? | Review material just before you are about to forget it. Optimal intervals: 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 6 months. This flattens the "Forgetting Curve" and moves info to long-term memory. |
| The Feynman Technique? | 1. Choose a concept. 2. Explain it in simple terms (no jargon) as if to a child. 3. Identify gaps where you struggle. 4. Review source material to fill gaps. 5. Simplify again. True mastery is simplicity. |
| Habit Stacking (Implementation)? | Link a new behavior to an established neural pathway. Formula: "After I [Current Habit], I will [New Habit]." Example: "After I pour coffee, I will drink a glass of water." The old habit becomes the trigger. |
| Input vs. Output Ratio? | For every minute of Input (Reading/Watching), spend a minute on Output (Writing/Doing/Teaching). Information is passive; Learning is active. You must create something with the data to retain it. |