6 Techniques That Help Me Study Machine Learning Five Days Per Week

In 2017, I started my own AI Master's Degree to learn machine learning by combining different resources. Studying online and on your own is hard. So I figured out ways to help. I now use these techniques to learn anything I want, machine learning included.
This video is based on an article I wrote with the same name - www.mrdbourke.com/6-technique...
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - 1: Reduce your search space
2:30 - 2: Fix your environment
3:45 - 3: Set the system up so you always win
4:51 - 4: Sometimes do nothing
6:15 - 5: Embrace the suck
6:56 - 6: The 3-year-old principle
8:45 - 7: Sleep your way to better knowledge
Thank you to Sam Bourke for the shoot planning and video editing help.

[@anjanikumarsrivastava3613]

Note to self - revisit this video every week till you internalize it. Very powerful Dan, thank you!

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Anjani! Keep learning legend

[@Dystopian1]

Hey, its revisite time✌🏻✌🏻

[@bluesquirrel3257]

I'm 41 and in the middle of changing careers... You're an inspiration to me Daniel. You are wise beyond your years and you're pushing me to study smart and hard in order to give my family a better future. Thank you for everything you do.

[@happywednesday6741]

Stop looking for inspiration, you're 41 and broke - that is your inspiration

[@bluesquirrel3257]

@@happywednesday6741 You've made a massive assumption there my friend... I never said I was broke. I said I wanted to give my family a better future. I also said I'm changing careers. Can you put 2 and 2 together? Thank you for your unwanted advice and have a happy Wednesday on this glorious Monday.

[@happywednesday6741]

@@bluesquirrel3257 not an assumption just running the numbers: watches ML influencer content, changing career in 40s = broke. Nothing wrong with being broke but you dont need (I hope not) some wet behind the ears 28 year old to motivate you to give you and your family a better life

[@happywednesday6741]

Pretty sure Daniel has written a bot for these replies 🙄

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you for the kind words, keep learning legend! PS Ignore Happy Wednesday, they're a fraud

[@DiffOriginal]

Love it Daniel, been watching for 3 years now since college and you still inspire me to learn more. Love seeing you grow and improve. Hope you continue to do well and reach your dreams dude! ✌️❤️💪

[@muhammadtawfiq6107]

Words of wisdom. Organized persons share the same experience and methodology most of the time, but never get enough listening and watching a new one. best of luck Daniel and keep it on...

[@mrutyunjaybahirat9208]

Thank you Daniel!! Your experiences are helping me a lot in setting up my curriculum for walking the path to transition into AI. Keep posting!

[@connorshorten6311]

Powerful story, would make a great book!

[@mrdbourke]

Haha thank you thank you, I think it would too, perhaps such a book already exists: www.charliewalks.com

[@yt-sh]

@@mrdbourke people dont talk a lot about diffuse thinking and dot connection, is there any advice you can give me?

[@reggiegermar7291]

Learning is a journey, and the investment mostly is TIME. Good, realistic reminders on this vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Reggie! I appreciate it!

[@dawazangpo4354]

Hi Daniel, it was really helpful. I enjoy reading your blog and follow your machine learning path. Thanks mate for tips and tricks.

[@IvanGoncharovAI]

Such an immersive video. Wow! The fact that there's no background music and it's just narration + beautiful B-roll, really love the production on this one.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Ivan! I toyed with the idea of background music but decided not to

[@mbasacokile7]

Oh Danny boy!! Proper video man. Very insightful and informative. The script is pretty apt too.

[@maxgomez4909]

It gave me peace when you said that it is frequent to forget things you've read. I did the course Learning how to learn and believe me, I've followed the techniques they teach in there (and certainly they work, but not absolutely. Or at least for me). But the magic happens at the intersection of other realms of knowledge :).

[@mrdbourke]

I live for the moment 1% of something I learn crosses over with 1% somewhere else

[@mudit2187]

WoW!! Man hats off !! I stumbled upon your video and ... what to say. I have been trying to learn machine learning and thank you for the inspiration !!

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Mudit! Glad you enjoyed :) - all the best my friend

[@ROC4Life96]

Great video, very well done. I've subbed to you waaaaay back when and the growth is amazing. Seriously, great work

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Jamil! I appreciate the support legend

[@md.niazmorshed3960]

I don't think you have any idea how much this video helped me man.... So much love!

[@anandsharma16]

You are a legend! Thank you for everything, and all the motivation

[@gero8049]

I Gonna tell you. I am finally breaking in on the field and your channel was my number one motivational fuel. Thanks!

[@mrdbourke]

Keep going Gero! You've got this!

[@bahadiryazici6618]

I am very grateful that we have you who guide us, thank you daniel.

[@elhamnazif]

Excellent video, I love your style of presenting information!

[@anandbgrowthcoach]

Amazing video!! Thanks a lot Daniel for sharing your study routine with all of us! I'll start using this ASAP for my ML Engineer training.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Anand! All the best legend!

[@WhatsAI]

Such a great video as always full of inspiration! I made the same thing building my own path as well a few years ago!

[@amdenis]

Great job man! Excellent recommendation about not having too many options, as it can and does lead to “choice paralysis”, along with analysis paralysis along the way. Although everyone learns differently (e.g. I can’t study with music, although some of the most amazing people I have been on projects with over the decades love everything from punk to classical, and it so works for them). As someone who has programmed professionally since the 1980’s across everything from procedural and OOP to AI and .mil environments unlike anything on the outside. While my 2 years of HS and 4 years of college CS study and degrees were definitely very useful and glad I got it, it really took years of projects to start to get in the groove. Stick with it and have as much fun as you can along the way. You are so right that learning can not only be fun and enriching, but the path itself.

[@jiwan88]

This video is so great. Thank you for the great mindset💙

[@FarisSkt]

awesome advice you cant find anywhere else. so proud to see you grow since i first subscribed to your channel!

[@mrdbourke]

thank you thank you thank you! I appreciate the support

[@cziffras9114]

This video says what I am exactly repeating over and over to my sisters, this is the teaching I drew from my preparatory classes and my first year of master in engineering while I was struggling to be the best I could in math and programming while remaining at home and commuting for hours every day, it was hard but the richest experience I had. It seems that you lived exactly the same... but even worse... Seeing the bright side, you made it a fantastic video and a wonderful ytb channel too, cheers from France

[@laasyakrupa9001]

Insightful! Thanks so much!

[@mehdizobiri9267]

Sick !!!! love it man , u really do have a knack for this kind of videos

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Mehdi!

[@Janamejaya.Channegowda]

Best video in a very long time, this and your arxiv channel are simply brilliant. Keep up the great work.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Janamejaya, plenty more to come!

[@paulntalo1425]

Thank you for sharing such inspiring insights.

[@SatyaMedidi]

Great Inspiration Bro... Many Thanks for all the effort in organizing and sharing the valuable content!!

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Satya! Keep learning legend!

[@riddhirajghosh989]

Unexpectedly found this gold in KZbin. I just entered college couple of months back and this is what i wanna do. All the points you mentioned, the way you described were better than millions of study motivation/tips and tricks videos 😂 keep up. I am younger than you and wish u all the very best. I loved this video. I'll keep watching it over and over again. A pot of gold u shared

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Riddhi! Keep learning legend, I'm glad you enjoyed

[@programming_and_snacks5192]

Hey Daniel, I’ve been a long subscriber of your channel. My name is Sid. Even though I’m not curious and interested in pursuing a path in ML anymore, I just want to say that I still watch your videos and there’s still a ton I can learn from you. Keep up the good work man :)

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Sid! I remember you! Thank you for the long time support, keep creating legend

[@brandonbailey2850]

Didn't know how much i needed that, thanks

[@emiliofajardo7757]

My guy, this video transcends tips to learn machine leaning. Remarkable !

[@nathang83]

Great video mate, cheers.

[@abhijithmohan8161]

Amazing story and great lessons. Thank you Daniel.

[@riccardoformenti4332]

Best video of yours. Keep this quality up man

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Riccardo! Glad you enjoyed legend

[@do_lee_di]

Nice! Been on the same path. This is encouraging.

[@harishs9808]

loved the narration!

[@rickydonne802]

I started my journey following your DS roadmap. Will start with NumPy this week. Thank you so much. The video is amazing

[@3akube897]

Hey Ricky, I am also looking for a career in DS is it ok if discuss somethings with you.

[@dotted_rarity5]

Thank you for this Dan ! Its brilliant.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Dotted! I appreciate it legend

[@adrianmaulanamuhammad7225]

I love this, you should have a podcast!

[@subramaniananantharaman1548]

super motivating :) Thanks Daniel Bourke !

[@alvinkimata1388]

Really motivational, Daniel. I pray for your prosperity.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Kimata!

[@iworeushankaonce]

"You can't always control whether you make progress with study; but you can control how much time you spent on something" - A quote worth putting on the wall.

[@jainamshroff4998]

Dude, You're a legend. You motivate me so much...........

[@kevinmccallister7647]

Wow amazing video, just what I needed. I was trying to put together a list just like this thank you for making it easier

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Kevin! I appreciate it

[@sidharthsingh5905]

Solid advise Daniel. Thanks for this.. good night ❤️

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Sidharth, keep learning legend

[@i_youtube_]

After 9 months you got job in this field!! Man, you are inspiring!

[@DavidDiaz-zg5sv]

Thank you so much for this.

[@ahmeddarwish1752]

That's amazing inspiring journey, keep it up bro, nice video ✌️👍

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Ahmed!

[@rgb5521]

Cool video, ❤️ it!!!! Your drive is inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you legend! I appreciate it

[@sunwicked]

Learning how to learn is the one course everyone should take. Life changing.

[@mrdbourke]

Agree, should be compulsory for college and high school students

[@yogeshhasabe4931]

Simply INSPIRATIONAL...!! 👏 Great one my Friend & it just sparks the same fire amongst us too 🔥 Respect ++ && Learning++ 🙌🙌

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Yogesh! Keep learning my friend

[@yogeshhasabe4931]

@@mrdbourke Also the story telling & videography are worth appreciating AWESOME :)

[@MohdYusufAbdulHamid]

Just wanted to say, thank you. Really appreciate your videos.

[@mrdbourke]

You’re welcome Yusuf! Glad to hear you’re enjoying them!

[@sitrakaforler8696]

Dude. You are a héros. BRAVO. BRAVO !!!

[@DanHartwigMusic]

Wow really didn't go looking for this or know I needed it, but damn I needed this. Thank you for making this, and just being a straight up real person on this topic. I've caught your videos off and on from almost where you began with this video if I'm remembering correctly. The internet is full of fakes when it comes to this area of study and industry. You're a welcome breath of fresh air.

[@mrdbourke]

Woah! This is a huge comment, thank you for the kind words Daniel, I really appreciate it. PS great name ;)

[@rembautimes8808]

Very good video and I shared it with some Mums I know. There are so many profound concepts explored, everything from neuroscience, utility theory, entrepreneurship and of course a wee bit of ML. Hopefully it gets on those viral video billboards. Would like to see a video on your day to day life as ML Grandmaster

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you so much for the kind words Rembau! I really appreciate it

[@Moiez101]

holy fucking smokes dude. You are such an inspiration. I studied philosophy and geography at uni, never imagined i'd be doing freaking data science and machine learning. I also studied nutrition coaching, and exercise science but only use what I learned to help people. I love the way you approach life as in you are involved in doing so many things. And your drive is insane. Let's get it!

[@halibrahim]

Amazing. Thank you bro

[@torusgently3206]

Wow, thank you for this video. After, 3 h oh not getting to sleep because of thinking I suck at this, your video gave me hope. Tomorrow I will embrace the suck and go on. This video is gold. Thank you so much!

[@mrdbourke]

you got this Torus! I believe in you

[@lakshanjayawaradana2024]

Congrats in advance for 100k subs

[@mrdbourke]

A big party ahead!!

[@maximilianka1498]

Really enjoyed listening to this!

[@kakyoism]

"Let the knowledge juices flow" = gold

[@aryamanism]

This is just what I needed. Trying to become a full stack developer, I'm at the very start of this journey and it has quickly taken out the enthusiasm from me. You reminded me why I was doing it, thankyou so much man!!!

[@mrdbourke]

You got this Aryaman!

[@davepunk2077]

Thanks Daniel, I"m on going on your course. Effective and easy to learn, pray me to finish this course and I will be a AI jedi.. haha peace

[@haowang2638]

Like your video very much, good job!

[@shishirmaharaj6585]

Charlie's story was amazing!!

[@gauravreddy3732]

Motivation with Classic Daniel Story Telling !! Couldn't get any better 🤓

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Gaurav! I appreciate it

[@ibramesam2396]

Thanks brother 🙏God bless you

[@confusedbong1800]

Wow, this is the video I was looking for. Probably then I would be able to come out of my confused state of mind. But, I think I have to watch it over and over again to assimilate the knowledge. Somewhere I read , if someone does a task for 21 days without any break, that task becomes part of his routine. I think I have to do the same for 21 days.

[@abu-yousuf]

Thanks for sharing your hard earned experience and wisdom with your fellow humans. May you reach new heights in your life and career.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Ali! I appreciate it!

[@azmodanpc]

@6:15 Since I'm a former collegiate rower this should be par for the course. Triathletes and other endurance sport practitioners should feel at home with this too.

[@marco.nascimento]

Nice storytelling and good tips! :)

[@__________________________6910]

Thanks for inspire us.

[@wissemnaoui]

This could've easily turn out to a self help book of a sort..thanks mate

[@pariamoghiseh9333]

what a great video absolutely loved it !

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Paria!

[@ddddsdsdsd]

GOOD WORK!

[@anthonyng843]

The problem I am facing right now, thank you for this!

[@mrdbourke]

You got this Anthony

[@netanelmad]

Thank you very much!

[@varunnayyar3138]

Great one Daniel.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Varun

[@egehanasal710]

Great video. Thanks Daniel

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Egehan!

[@adwaitpatil8300]

I will keep watching this video until I am confident enough that I will follow a track I design thanks for the motivation excellent work!!!!!

[@mrdbourke]

Keep learning Adwait!

[@aminuabdulsalami4325]

I will definitely give this a try...

[@Roboflow]

A good story to say, "Work hard and be disciplined." Great video, Daniel!

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you thank you!

[@Sunny-qe5el]

Keep up the good work.

[@temiloluwaawoyele1125]

I really love Dan's attitude to life..

[@arunprasathjayaprakash3732]

I dont know how i came here and watched this video.but its a reality check for me.Thanks mate

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@saumyaranjannayak2101]

Loved it !

[@gero8049]

This videos deserves more views.

[@gangamanna4647]

I am in 1st year, and curious about the same. I hope I can start following your pathway to get started

[@md6830]

Hahaha, your accent is so lovely. Thanks for this motivation. Good morning from Egypt 💕

[@mrdbourke]

Love from Australia! 🇦🇺

[@Katavicta]

I needed this

[@CodeEmporium]

Love the story telling.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@shivu.sonwane4429]

😊 thanks for sharing

[@abhijitkhandpasole1474]

Truely Inspirational really loved ur story and hardwork !!!! I have one question, may I know where I can find that chart you have show in the end of the video showing path of machine learning ?

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you thank you! That chart is from my machine learning roadmap video - www.mrdbourke.com/2020-machine-learning-roadmap/

[@abdullahkhattak4754]

I came back after 3 months because I felt lost in life and needed a direction. This is extremely powerful Mr. Daniel.

[@mrdbourke]

Welcome back!

[@Renozilla]

Good stuff. Thank you for being here for us

[@prabhavkaula9697]

That was an awesome video about how to learn ML. I think about doing ML the right way all the time. Thank you for formulating the ideas so well into 6 or 7 points. I wanted to know if you recommend the meta learning book by Radek Osmulski.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you thank you! I've never read the book but I've heard great things about it - I'm sure we share many of the same view points

[@jaggyjut]

I have friends who are driving Uber or Taxi but will not put in the time to upgrade their skills. They have time to watch netflix, insta or TikTok. This video is a great inspiration for anyone who wants to change their life. Thanks Daniel.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Jagjit! I really appreciate it legend!

[@ggunnerr1]

you are an inspiration mate!

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you