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Future-proof your career and maximise your competitive advantage by learning the skill necessary to stay relevant, reinvent yourself and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way in this essential guide.
Faced with tumultuous economic times and rapid technological change, staying ahead in your career depends on continual learning - a lifelong mastery of new ideas, subjects and skills. If you want to accomplish more and stand apart from everyone else, you need to become an ultralearner.
Scott Young incorporates the latest research about the most effective learning methods and the stories of other ultralearners like himself - among them Ben Franklin, Judit Polgar and Richard Feynman, as well as a host of others, such as little-known modern polymaths like Nigel Richards, who won the World Championship of French Scrabble - without knowing French.
Young documents the methods he and others have used and shows that, far from being an obscure skill limited to aggressive autodidacts, ultralearning is a powerful tool anyone can use to improve their career, studies, and life. Ultralearning explores this fascinating subculture, shares the nine principles behind every successful ultralearning project, and offers insights into how you can organise and execute a plan to learn anything deeply and quickly, without teachers or budget-busting tuition costs.
Whether the goal is to be fluent in a language (or 10 languages), earn the equivalent of a college degree in a fraction of the time or master multiple skills to build a product or business from the ground up, the principles in Ultralearning will guide you to success.
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"Ultralearning is like a superpower in our competitive economy. Read this book! It will change your life." (Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work)
"How do you master a difficult subject more quickly than by sitting through years of classes? Read Ultralearning for specific directions on structuring and absorbing complex topics in record time. This short book provides you with a step-by-step guide to becoming an ultra fast learner." (Robert Pozen, author of Extreme Productivity and Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management)
"Ultralearning is the best book on learning I’ve ever read. It’s a beautifully written, brilliantly researched and immediately useful masterpiece. If you are looking for the magic match to help light your learning, Ultralearning is it. If you want to learn anything, do yourself a favor and read this book. Now.” (Barbara Oakley, author of A Mind for Numbers and co-author and co-instructor of Learning How to Learn)
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- Samuel Lampa
- 05-14-20
Really good book, laid out in a good way
This is a really good book, laid out in a good way. It has some overlap to other similar books such as Cal Newport's "So good that they can't ignore you" and Barbara Oakley's "A mind for numbers", but it takes a much more comprehensive approach to covering all the relevant aspects important in self-directed hyper-intensive learning, and so was very well worth the listen.
I like how it both outlines general principles (listing 9 principles common among many ultralearners), and how it also goes into a lot of concrete practical information on how proven ultralearners have actually succeeded.
I did consume this book as an audiobook, as I find I have easier to find spare time to use in listening mode than reading mode. This was an interesting experiment, and probably helped me finish the book much faster than otherwise. The slight drawback I noted was that it wasn't as easy to interrupt my listening to take notes, something I wish I had done. Thus, I might re-read it as a normal book for taking more detailed notes. Should be well spent time nonetheless.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-06-19
Absolutely brilliant book
Found it immediately useful in my currently ongoing effort to learn the art of designing some specialized electronic equipment, as well as teaching my son the basics of electronics and programming.
The book provides many powerful insights useful for students, parents and pretty much anyone actually: how to decide if you need it, how to plan your study to avoid spreading yourself thin, how to maximize the pace, how to learn deeper and retain more of it, how to find the time, the motivation, you name it. I love this book!
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- Marlon Nascimento
- 02-10-23
Great
This book is very very great. I'll apply the strategies in my profetional Carrier.
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- Gregor
- 02-18-20
Brilliant book for all things learning
Highly recommend book for anyone wanting to learn new anything in life.
Combine with Atomic Habits by James Clear for a winning combination of positive changes.
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- JFK
- 11-29-19
Great introduction
Lovely beginning
Anyone looking to start they journey on improving their learning process ,should read this book
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- M. Hvelplund
- 11-15-19
Not for me
This book could be fully and adequately summarized as “learn by doing and keep at it.”
It holds no profound ideas ... I don’t know why I thought it would.
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- Bamsa
- 10-26-19
Now I of my top 3 books
Now I of my top 3 books.
And the audio rendering was beautiful, even at 2X speed.
I know I paid for this book but still, thank you!
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- Panashe
- 09-07-19
Great resource for learning
Great resource with concrete examples on how to apply ultra learning. I can’t wait to get started on my own projects
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- Ducarta
- 08-23-19
Impressive!
This was an easy read.
It was engaging, practical and a decent length (9 main chapters @30 mins on average for the core material).
I'm a later bloomer, always read and learning new things but mostly through books.
I have aspirations to taken on some larger projects and this book just gave me the ultra - charge I needed.
I like the fact the author is a practitioner of Ultralearning and I was inspired by the numerous examples of people who went the extra mile to achieve their learning goals.
I will have to relisten to note the key points.
Thoroughly enjoyed it and thoroughly impressed.
If you are looking to learn anything, you will do well to pick this up first.
It's worth many times more than the cost of the book!
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- Medusa104
- 07-24-20
Poor advice from a charlatan
If I'd followed the advice in this book, I'd still be learning my second language (English) instead of my seventh.
The author doesn't seem to understand that languages are a lot more than a mere list of words. He also ignores the fact that the fastest way to learn is with a good course that exposes you to all aspects of the language in a structured way. There are plenty of good courses available at affordable prices, so why waste your time creating your own course, as he suggests over and over?
Also, the author hasn't grasped the importance of having a good teacher, tutor or mentor. Why does he have a grudge against formal education? Most of the best teachers I've had are university lecturers.
Like all bad teachers, the author focuses on the exceptions. People who obsessively dedicate their lives to a task are of little interest to most of us. There's a big difference between studying for four hours a day and studying for twelve.
Finally, if the author thinks that he can maintain his level in a language by revising for one hour a month, he lives in cloud-cuckoo-land.
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- James of The Ral
- 03-28-20
Usual old nonsense and too long
I found this as dull as dishwater and way longer than necessary. Nothing that you haven't heard before from a narrator that comes across as excruciatingly smug and annoying. Like most of these things it could have been captured in 10 minutes. Mental note, don't buy another self help book.
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- LC
- 11-07-19
Interesting and full of practical methodology
I found this book interesting and stimulating to hear about the various ultra learning experiments and examples. The actual methods used along with the reasons for those methods are described, making it a very useful guide if you want to try it yourself or apply methods from it to learning generally.
It doesn’t go into a lot of depth, and sometimes ends with some speculations rather than researching the reality, but is a great overview and introduction.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-21-21
Must read for everyone
The sooner you read it the better. It chacges the way you learn and it impacts all future life
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- Thomas Brown
- 10-05-20
Interesting concept, average delivery
Not going to deny, Ultralearning is an interesting concept, but unfortunately there's nothing too special or groundbreaking about it. Here's the full book condensed into one sentence. PUT LOTS OF TIME AND HARD WORK INTO SOMETHING AND YOU WILL BECOME GOOD AT IT.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-06-20
long read
long read, struggled to finish. but captured scope and passed his message. I think a summary version will do better for me.
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- Geoff Griffiths
- 11-06-19
well read with lots of good advice
Well read with lots of good advice and actionable takeaways. I'm looking forward to going through it again.
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- Jude M
- 09-12-19
Great book and good to the last drop.
Great book and good to the last drop. Didn't fizzle out towards the end as most book often do. I'll followed Scott's writing for almost a decade, he's always been a huge influence and inspiration. highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-27-23
Don't read waste of time
He wanted to sound smarter, such a waste of 7hours, had he just dived into how he did it - this books should be of only 1 - chapters, instead this snob wanted to sound smarter, he's nothing but another scam cog in the machine of self help books of 21st century, I want to use "very unpleasant" words for this bogus writer.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-15-20
Ideas
This book has amazing advice. Delivers what it promises. However, there just some ideas on the influence of genetics and talent throughout the book that I disagree with. Personally I believe that genetics may make much less of an impact. The science may be wrong or yet to understand the factors better. The brain and body may be more versatile than appears.
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- Alex Tomlin
- 06-18-23
Excellent book
Well narrated, great concepts, inspiring to follow, and easy to remember principles. Just what the aspiring learner needs before starting or continuing their journey.
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- Hamish
- 12-09-22
The book is amazing
It teaches you exactly what it says it will and is very entertaining at the same time
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- Anonymous User
- 08-22-22
Amazing
Highly recommended so informative and direct. Well narrated and very clear in the message they were trying to convey
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- Shaun
- 10-03-21
Very good audiobook about learning efficiently
Good to improve our learning techniques.
In our days learning quickly and remembering for application can feel very challenging.
This audiobook will help getting more out of our brain capabilities by understanding its strengths and limitations.
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- Juan C. Cordovez
- 09-28-21
Important overview of learning
The author does a great job of casting a wide net over many learning theories. Some more familiar and intuitive (positive reinforcement), others less so (rate of acquisition of various drill methods). What is important in his message is the perspective and drive needed, once all these variables are taken into consideration in a reduced timeframe. Regardless of whether the objective is to ultra learn or normal-learn a new subject, his outline for achieving good results is a great framework from which to start.
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- Yitzhak
- 08-10-21
No substance, all filler and so incredibly boring
Firstly, I'm giving 5 stars to the performance, it's well done, crisp, and clear. Secondly, I'm giving the actual book and author 1 star because out of all of the self help books - this one is by the far the worst. It's content is boring, slow, filled with stupid stories that do nothing but make you roll your eyes. Of what's of value in this book can honestly be found on YouTube videos. Nothing breakthrough, nothing wise and nothing you can't get for free in a better format than this pamphlet excuse of a 'book'. I won't advise you what to do, but I will advise you to not buy this pamphlet.
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- Todd
- 03-28-20
Great book
This book was really good and despite what others have said, it has some real practical advice. It is a great follow on from the book by Cal Newport ‘So Good They Cant Ignore You’. I intend be a life long learner, very inspiring.
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- Geoff Lewis
- 01-09-20
Good points, too long
A good book. Fairly simple central premise, which is over elaborated on. The main challenge will be whether you choose to apply the principles to your life.
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- Despina
- 12-20-19
Brilliant!
Written well, with clear information and interesting examples. It’s also narrated very well, so it’s easy to listen to. Highly recommended!
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- Narrated by: Josh Kaufman
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition: how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you'll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. What do you want to learn?
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Finished the thesis early in the book
- By wh on 06-16-13
By: Josh Kaufman
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Ultralearning
- Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
- By: Scott Young
- Narrated by: Scott Young
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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Future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage by learning the skill necessary to stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way in this essential guide. Scott Young incorporates the latest research about the most effective learning methods and the stories of other ultralearners like himself - among them Ben Franklin, Judit Polgar, and Richard Feynman, as well as a host of others, such as little-known modern polymaths like Nigel Richards who won the World Championship of French Scrabble - without knowing French.
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I Thought I Already Knew Something About Learning
- By Tyler L on 09-08-19
By: Scott Young
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The Science of Self-Learning
- How to Teach Yourself Anything, Learn More in Less Time, and Direct Your Own Education
- By: Peter Hollins
- Narrated by: Gregory Allen Siders
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
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How to learn effectively when you have to be both the teacher and student. Work smarter and save yourself countless hours. Self-learning is not just about performing better in the classroom or the office. It’s about being able to aim your life in whatever direction you choose and conquering the obstacles in front of you.
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Good Guide for Self-Learners
- By A. Yoshida on 06-11-19
By: Peter Hollins
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Learn like a Pro
- Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything
- By: Barbara Oakley PhD, Olav Schewe
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
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Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe have both struggled in the past with their learning. But they have found techniques to help them master any material. Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, they give you a crash course to improve your ability to learn, no matter what the subject is.
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Solid steps for students; trickier for adults
- By Drew McGee on 05-16-22
By: Barbara Oakley PhD, and others
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The Art of Learning
- An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
- By: Josh Waitzkin
- Narrated by: Josh Waitzkin
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
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The Art of Learning takes listeners through Waitzkin's unique journey to excellence. He explains in clear detail how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning is what separates success from failure. Waitzkin believes that achievement, even at the championship level, is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process.
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Good overview with interesting backdrop
- By James on 06-15-14
By: Josh Waitzkin
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Accelerated Learning Unlocked
- 40+ Expert Techniques for Rapid Skill Acquisition and Memory Improvement. The Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners to Quickly Cut Your Study Time for Anything New in Half
- By: John R. Torrance
- Narrated by: John-Michael Jalonen
- Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins
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You don't have to be scared of trying to learn something new anymore. When you master the techniques and methods of fast learning, a whole new world of possibilities will open for you. Even if you're a fast reader or learner, you can still use this book to advance your skills further. The brain is like a muscle. Choose the right practice for it, and it will flourish.
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Great help with my studies
- By Ricky Bhui on 05-19-20
By: John R. Torrance
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The First 20 Hours
- How to Learn Anything... Fast!
- By: Josh Kaufman
- Narrated by: Josh Kaufman
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition: how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you'll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. What do you want to learn?
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Finished the thesis early in the book
- By wh on 06-16-13
By: Josh Kaufman
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Make It Stick
- The Science of Successful Learning
- By: Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel
- Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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To most of us, learning something 'the hard way' implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head and will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement.
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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO KNOW HOW TO LEARN
- By ANDRÉ on 11-22-14
By: Peter C. Brown, and others
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So Good They Can't Ignore You
- Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
- By: Cal Newport
- Narrated by: Dave Mallow
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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In this eye-opening account, Cal Newport debunks the long-held belief that "follow your passion" is good advice. Not only is the cliché flawed - preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work - but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Newport sets out on a quest to discover the reality of how people end up loving what they do.
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Become a craftsman
- By A. Yoshida on 07-19-17
By: Cal Newport
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The Talent Code
- Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.
- By: Daniel Coyle
- Narrated by: John Farrell
- Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins
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Drawing on cutting-edge neurology and firsthand research gathered on journeys to nine of the world’s talent hotbeds - from the baseball fields of the Caribbean to a classical-music academy in upstate New York - Coyle identifies the three key elements that will allow you to develop your gifts and optimize your performance in sports, art, music, math, or just about anything.
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Okay read. Won’t read a second time
- By Chad J Guidry on 08-18-20
By: Daniel Coyle
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A Mind for Numbers
- How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
- By: Barbara Oakley
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
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