How To Learn Any New Skill Fast. Jeremy Fielding 105

[@DavidHerscher]

"Develop the skill, don't be an expert" This one hit home for me. I tend to get wrapped up in the idea that i HAVE to be an expert at anything that i do, and this often leads to starting line anxiety.

[@freeinwy1]

Be very willing to think outside the box, don’t be constrained by the manufacturer laws(instructions) only the laws of physics, and failure is not a set back, it’s says that you haven’t perfected your process, or you tried to violate unforgivable laws, physics! The art of learning is defining the difference.

[@ibubezi7685]

'Analysis paralysis' - yup, guilty!

[@B.Cote39]

same here guys ! JER keeps my motivated though. big thanks !

[@steviewonder9209]

Agree- although I often fall prey to it, I also suffer from the "perfect is the enemy of the good" syndrome. I've gotten better as I grow older... but I still hate to waste material on mistakes!

[@cpowerdesign]

So after being a mechanic for 18 years I made a huge decision to go to college. At 37 I started college. My end goal is mechanical engineering. What you said about asking others how they do something is spot on, they will normally show you how they do it. Over the summer I built a cnc pen plotter with my son. I plan on building a cnc router soon, much bigger than the plotter. Your videos are great, keep them coming.

[@maniacal_engineer]

I worked with a mechanical engineer who started out as a saab mechanic for 15 years. H emade an excellent M.E. good luck

[@Kato414]

As an engineer who only dabbled in machining and fabrication: if you can get the degree, your experience as a mechanic will make you exceptionally effective.

[@elderiedmckinney8209]

Awesome story

[@nickbarbato149]

Best channel on KZbin. Seriously.

[@marvinlaws1472]

I completely understand what you're talking about. When I started learning 3d animation I was learning at home. I struggled trying to learn. by the end of a year I had watched around 1,000 tutorials for the program. I didn't start to see any progress until about 3 years later. After 13 years I'm a professional CG artist now. I can 3d model, texture, sculpt, composite, VFX, animate, make molds, 3d print, create inventions from my own mind and more. Now trying to learn C+ - C++ for creating machines that haven't been made yet for a company I work for. 😅 I was looking at my job and I was thinking to myself " what can I do to make my job a little more easy. So I designed a machine that can do 3/4 of the job at 3x the speed and still keep the job of two people who work in the area. Then a tool I use every day had a part that fell off and I didn't like how it was fixed so I took a caliper and measured the dimensions then went home and made an attachment for the tool then 3d printed it. It's been going for about 5-6 months without a problem and it's way better than the part that was on it and the rivet trigger is almost a hair trigger now so I can rivet faster. 😅 And right now I'm working on an old machine that cuts wire I've been working on for almost a year to two years and researched how to make it work then model in 3d space. It's a working prototype that I'm getting ready to build sometime. 😋 This is the hard part when your doing all the modeling in 3d, coding, designing and building yourself, but you get a sense of accomplishment.😅 Sorry for writing for so long it's a bad habit. 😅

[@Makebuildmodify]

For those who would like to come back to a specific point in the video: 1. You must be motivated. - 1:03 2. Knowledge is not skill. - 1:42 3. You only need a basic knowledge to get started. - 3:14 4. Ignore the “nice to know” stuff and focus on application stuff. - 3:48 5. Identify your barriers and move them. - 4:09 6. Managing the cost. - 4:13 7. Mistakes will happen. 5:03 8. Buy used when possible. 5:35 9. Buy only what [tools] you need as you go. - 6:21 10. Managing fears that stop you from trying. - 6:32 11. You will suck at this for a while. - 7:12 12. Failures create powerful learning moments. - 8:11 13. Find the time to practice and make it routine - 8:39 14. Avoid plans that claim results in “just 5 minutes a day”. - 9:36 15. Find the shortest path to “hands on”. - 10:43 16. You choose the level of difficulty. - 11:46 17. Pick a project closely related to why you want the skill. - 12:22 18. Find tutorials on the essentials. - 13:16 19. Make specific notes of what result you want but don’t know how to achieve. - 13:41 20. Maximize the types of sensory input (hearing, seeing, touch etc…). - 14:16 21. Teach yourself with pre-made course material. - 16:07 22. Audit a college course on your target subject. - 16:22 23. Add more variation in the resources you use. - 18:27 24. Learn from multiple teachers, coaches etc. - 21:39 25. Recruit friends and family to help you find resources. - 22:33 26. Try to teach someone else the skill. - 23:28

[@AnibalHdezValle]

Thanks

[@MuffinKingStudios]

Amazing comment! Should be pinned. Cheers for working so hard right after the video is out. That's the spirit.

[@bgbthabun627]

@@AnibalHdezValle i agree!

[@A-betterMe]

Wow you put some effort in 👍

[@wediwelelo2549]

always i scroll down after completing video to get golden gift from peoples like you. thanks👋👋

[@DolphinPain]

As a musician I came into college on a shaky foundation. My sight reading was awful, and a professor hammered it into my head that I should practice something as slowly as it can be correctly done, and that I needed to swallow my pride and take my time. I now apply that as a machinist.

[@JesusRamirez-vt6lk]

Best method for sight reading?

[@bobvines00]

Jeremy, this isn't related so much to how I learned skills fast, but like your example of asking the Electrician to explain the electrical cabinet to you is an absolutely _great_ way to succeed (in almost anything, I think). As a (now retired) Mechanical Engineer working at an Aerospace facility (up to ~5,000 employees at times over the years), I made a good reputation as a young Engineer by actually _listening_ to the Artisans & Technicians because many of them were often the true Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on whatever they did. I didn't "look down" on them because they might have had less education and no college degree -- I treated them with the Golden Rule and treated them like I wanted to be treated. I also did _not_ make the mistake of "overdressing" which made some Artisans/Technicians feel "put down" by the "snobs" (

[@alantownsend5468]

So, so much wisdom here.

[@travisbrown9761]

With an open mind, checked ego and the willingness to listen a CEO can gain knowledge from their janitor.

[@jarredmattingly5369]

To increase the areas in which I can define as being learned, I will often apply the "See, do, teach" method, among other techniques. When learning something new, see someone do it, then do it yourself, and finally teach another what you've learned. The third part, teaching someone, dutifully confirms what you know; as you relay information to another, you're forced to take comprehensive inventory. This will singe the newly acquired skill into your arsenal. This technique works surprisingly well. Enjoy!

[@JamesCarmichaelArtist]

Just got to make sure you’re not teaching wrong information or skills. What I mean is this: John is a training coach at the local factory. You show up for work and while trying with John he continuously neglects to use proper lock out/tag out procedure because “it’s more efficient” and allows him to work faster. Now you have that same outlook. A year later someone you train dies because a machine was accidentally started because it wasn’t locked and tagged. Granted, this scenario is a bit extreme, but it happens a lot because someone inadequate is teaching bad information and skills.

[@JaenEngineering]

One thing I'd add to that list is commitment. Finding the motivation to start can be difficult, but having the commitment to continue, especially when the results aren't immediately forthcoming, can make all the difference.

[@doug8718]

One of my biggest frustrations as a senior electrical engineer has always been needing to learn a small portion of an overall larger subject, and getting information overload...needing to find a resource on that small topic, but having to wade through a mountain of info before finally finding what I need. It takes time, and quite often there is quite a lot of wasted time. This is where finding a mentor is helpful, who has a lot of experience with that topic.

[@robertsteed6943]

I’ve been learning primitive skills. Starting fire with sticks, shelter building, wild foods etc. As soon as I start a new topic I try learning the topic along side my 4 and 7 years olds. As they ask their questions I try! to answer them. Thank you for all the great content.

[@emilyboone6715]

Also, I hope one day I am as brilliant or have an much motivation as you. You have renewed my energy in learning

[@taewookrho9487]

"Remember, your goal is not to have mastery over this. You just wanna shine enough light on the path ahead of you, so that you can keep walking forward." 19:08 I think am going to be using this quote a lot. Greatly appreciated!

[@willys4882]

I am learning CAD, 3D printing and using my new plasma table to create some products to maybe sell. Even if I never make a penny doing it I'm enjoying the learning and product refinement process. KZbin has been a huge resource by taking tips from multiple content creators. BTW, I am a full-time Captain at a medium-sized Fire Department, deliver portable buildings part-time, finishing up my bachelor's degree in business, currently taking a Hazardous Materials Technician course and a married father of two. If I can find time anyone can. Kudos for protecting family time!

[@TheBestRTaken005]

When we are trying to acquire a new skill diligently, most people will want to cheer you on and will often offer free support of some type. Experts are people that tryed and failed more and faster than others in most cases. That's how they became so good.

[@michaelharris1895]

you are a great role model for your kids and probably many others. I know i have great respect for your accomplishments, and will have to go through this video a few more times to really get all of it. from a 73 year old retired guy. thanks.

[@Amalgam_VR]

I've been learning a lot of new skills. You may never read this since it's an older video but I admire how you managed to effectively learn so many things and apply them even if you don't understand every crevice of a subject. I just finished a coding bootcamp and recently discovered my passion is to build and program robots. One day I want to build a mech suit. You're an inspiration sir.

[@waverlh]

Thank you, Jeremy. These are life lessons that can be learned... and forgotten. Especially as we get older. I've found that the older I get, the easier it is to slip into a comfortable rut and stop learning.

[@Spamlure]

I'm 67. Looking back on life, I realize I've gotten more successful having tried, and failed, than not having tried at all. God bless you, Jeremy. People like you give me hope for our nation.

[@bernym4047]

The number one snippet of wisdom to take from this is 'never fear failure'. You learn vastly more from failure than any success. Thank you.

[@pmchamlee]

Jeremy, I 'began ' learning Chinese in the summer of 1965, and I still study it today. I suppose I'm fairly fluent (however, I can still get my clock cleaned from time to time!) One piece of advice for you - do all you can to learn how the Chinese folks think. Much of the language proficiency is based on that sort of knowledge. {For instance, you probably carry a handkerchief around occasionally. A Chinese would never dream of carrying around a rag full of snot in his pocket. Another example - the Chines people don't use the expression "I don't think . . ." Their logic tells them that if a person doesn't think, then he has no thought to convey to anyone} Good luck, my friend!

[@thakibkorede]

Understood everything in electrical wiring at age 14 by observing existing systems and relating them to basic academic works. Practiced out of curiosity without a license and got it right since then my confidence to learn was top rank.

[@jimbo4afg]

This is the best subject that never seems to be taught anywhere. How to learn and grow your skill set and knowledge base outside of a formal set curriculum. Learning how to successfully create your own curriculum to learn what you are seeking is the most powerful skillset you can develop. The point at which knowledge and skill combine is where all the magic happens. You are a true teacher in every sense of the word. Thank you.

[@ChrisTuttle]

I found value at a very young age in taking something that worked, breaking it, observing and identifying what it was supposed to do, and repairing the “damage” to see it working again. My parents were supportive when on any given Christmas morning, I might have been gifted a new toy that by that afternoon I had completely destroyed. I literally would grab a hammer and start bashing on it to open it up. I was motivated by my curiosity to see what was inside and to see how it did what it did. It was awesome! While other parents might have “discouraged” this behavior, I was fortunate that mine didn’t, because the day came when I learned what a screw was, that there was a thing called a screwdriver, and that I could open up ANYTHING and still see it working! That was probably the most epic day of my childhood, if not my life. Breaking what works is a skill. It feeds my curiosity and learning, even to this day. Dare I say, it has opened up many opportunities for growth throughout my life and career. Thank you my friend. What you share are the best parts of who I aspire to be.

[@StevenJevnisek]

Jeremy, you are an excellent teacher! When I went through Marine Inspection School in the Coast Guard, they told us "Don't try to memorize the Code of Federal Regulations. Just be familiar with it, and know where to look for what you need."

[@NIGHTMARE-zy7tq]

Thank you for this Mr. Fielding, 25 year vet now going BK to school! Love your work PLEASE keep it up. I know this is sad but I learn more from you and youtube than the classes that your taxes are paying for.

[@varmint243davev7]

Finding the next project is the first step for me. My quest for knowledge and skill comes from what is required for the project.

[@dsmith8263]

Thanks for the video, sir! I have so many skills I'm working on right now that I won't bore you with the long list but instead focus on the skill (or rather project) that brought me to your video. I'm planning on converting a small gas outboard motor to an electric one for my boat and while I have a basic knowledge and application of setting up a simple electrical system, this one seems to be more involved than my previous electrical projects. I would also like to build my skill with electrical systems and using more complex electrical components for future advanced projects. Your electrical videos are what brought me to your channel. Thanks again for posting such informative and helpful vids!

[@choateengineeringperformance]

Absolutely my favorite channel out of ALL the many youtube channels I watch. Love this guy!

[@dmunk1206]

I learned Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and building websites, 10 years ago. Then started a business doing it for others. Now I own a different business that is successful because of that and I keep learning to keep moving my business ahead. Thank you!!!

[@SilverbackE12B]

I’m currently a millwright (industrial mechanic). I am currently actively teaching myself PLC and welding whenever I can. I’ve learned to lean on Reddit forums. I’ve been reading free source information about plc and studying the basics until I can get my laptop up and running and run simulations. Programming pays extremely well and I just have an interest in honestly speaking, just about everything. I love coming to your channel and taking notes on your work. I can’t wait to have a dedicated space for my tinkering.

[@luisrolon6421]

Young man I have so much respect for you. Never stop.

[@MatteBlackSilhouette]

#11 is super important! I have had to help a few people through that over the years. Show me a man who has never failed and I will show you a man who has never done anything.

[@derAlphawolf9]

I found it really valuable to write down your mistakes, what could have gone wrong or what you want to do better next time as soon as possible. What was the cause and how do you want to do it better. Also note how you did something so you dont have to figure it out again. Write little „manuals“ for the tasks. Also learn that its ok to suck at something, espacially something you want to be good at. Almost everyone does at the start. Dont be afraid to ask for help, advice, whatever. Its incredible how many people will help out even total strangers they never met. Worst case they say something mean, but that doesnt matter. Best case you get some really good advice.

[@marcfruchtman9473]

I just want to commend you on distilling the keys to success into a video that every human in the world needs to watch!

[@JustavvaGo]

I wish i'd heard this a long time ago. I bought a table saw a while ago and spent a long time going to extremes learning about safety. This is a first item on my list when doing something with maschines for the first time. Thanks to lots of serious channels i didn't have to learn the hard way and i feel more comfortable using new maschines.

[@cpowerdesign]

I've only watched about 8 minutes of this video and it is one of the best advice videos out there. I enjoy watching your videos when I have time.

[@emilyboone6715]

This is amazing! Me and my husband are always wanting to learn new skills. I really appreciate you making this video

[@Poopdar]

One of the things I've enjoyed doing in order to learn new skills is watching you. Thanks for all the fantastic content over the years!

[@fierceflyer5]

This is some of the best life information I’ve see and a very long time. Simple & easy for anyone of any age to understand. You have do a great service to anyone who watches this video. My father always told me “the only people who don’t make mistakes are people who don’t do anything” & “ you learn most from your mistakes & failures” I’m proud to say I’ve made many mistakes. Thank you for this video Jeremy.

[@vanshankguitars]

I started making electric guitars a few years ago and quickly found out that certain components like pickups, especially good ones, were very expensive. So I branched out and started studying how they were made, and what tools and skills I needed to make them myself. Magnets, bobbins, copper wire and something to wind the wire on the bobbin.

[@bobweiram6321]

You're company name should be Shankar!

[@davidpetersonharvey]

I love your positivity. I've been missing your channel for a while. I need to start watching it again. Glad this came along my feed.

[@ryangambler5720]

Very rare to find someone who know how to communicate as you do along with a significant amount of common sense AND have the understanding of placing family first!! Very impressive and refreshing - thank you for sharing, you are appreciated!

[@geeveekano]

I have added this to my daily motivation for better understanding and daily improvements of anything. Wow. From small shed to big shed. You are a dose of fresh air. Inspiring 😊

[@xiaofengowango5053]

The part you mentioning study French really hits me in my heart! It reminded me so much about me learning English and all the other things. Thank you for your kindly sharing and advices on learning skills and more importantly about life. This is my first KZbin comment and it’s for you! Keep up! You are a really inspiring!❤

[@michaelwatts1810]

That last tip of teaching someone, especially young children is part of the Feynman way of learning. His philosophy was if you can explain an idea/concept to a toddler then you understand and know the concept.

[@NonBinary_Star]

Simple in execution, yet this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on all of KZbin. Why? Because I personally feel every one of these steps (and almost in the same order given) are actually guidlines to live the life you've always dreamed (within reason). There's a lot of psychology, physiology, and cognitive research backing the efficacy of the things he is mentioning. Simply excellent! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@EmoKillsBest]

I've been using Duolingo to learn Chinese and Japanese. It's not as fun as learning in person with an actual class, but it's awesome to see a Chinese or Japanese character and know not only what it means, but how to pronounce it as well.

[@bluewhite1525]

So much wisdom in this talk. Knowledge is not skill and we don't need perfect knowledge to start developing skills. Just get going! Love all this guy's videos.

[@mohamad_z_DIY]

Jeremy, you are amazing teacher.things you say in this video, took meb 7 years of practicing diy skills to understand,i wish i see this clip at my first days,then its dont cost me that long,back then for first year i stock in ocean of knowledge and not drop of skills , more i learn more i depressed,until i get started by drawing the project and doing they part by part until the end,first was woodworking then i force to learn and practice electronic,metalogy,lathe working,welding technics,...i learn English language in this way. I love your works, mostly of your way for teaching things,frankly you are best in diy word.i personally learnings some key things that wasn't in any book or tutorial. thank you and god bless you ❤️

[@adnacraigo6590]

Man you are one of the smartest guys that I have ever watched. You got me hooked with repurposing electric motors.

[@srmilk4495]

Excellent video! Some information that I really needed to hear. Thank you! As far as a project, I recently restored a 40+ year old Lortone rock tumbler. It involved a complete tear down and motor replacement. A weekend project that left me extremely satisfied.

[@johnnydurham5165]

That was a great class. I am currently trying to learn Spanish. I am 64 years old and I’ve been using the program for 230 days consistently but I am not speaking to anyone. I need to deep dive and get someone to speak to her I have subscribe to your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@ahmedtwahir]

I taught myself many skills from woodworking, programming, electronic repairs to micro soldering. Sort of like the jack of all trades. Getting a professional to do it is expensive and rather than give it to a novice I'd rather learn the skill myself and do it to my satisfaction. Like you mentioned I don't need to master the trade, I just need that skill to complete a certain task. For me micro soldering was the hardest to learn, I will be making a YT video on my maker channel but for now these are my points below: 1) Unlimit your mind (Jeremy is a fantastic example of what you can achieve) 2) Learn from multiple sources (don't be lazy in learning-Jim Rohn) 3) Get hands on from the start (a skill has to be acquired through practice and repetition). Now I can easily replace and re-ball small ICs like the Audio ICs but still find large ICs like the processors a challenge. 4) Buy good quality tools (Don't rush, cheap tools fail quick and wrong readings are just the worst) (if expensive buy used and calibrate) 5) Have a sand box (A practice area with enough practice pieces for your skill, fail as many times with minimal cost and continue learning)

[@BlueEyedColonizer]

Sir, you are awesome. Us poor folks up in these Appalachian mountains(lol) love to tinker and you are an inspiration. Thank you

[@MadMonkey572]

This is 100% something I've struggled with in the past, and "analysis paralysis" is something that almost ALWAYS got me. I've learned so, SO much more just by jumping into something vs trying to learn it by watching videos, trying to find the "best" tool for the job, etc. Great video!

[@wowzande]

This is what I needed. Thank you Jeremy as always. The road ahead is daunting, and there might be moments that might tell you to turn back or to give up, but that is normal. In fact your suppose to feel that way, the challenge . The difficulty of the task is why your here in the first place. It's suppose to hard, it's suppose to be the gatekeeper, your own trials. If it was easy, then the task wasn't important enough. Until then keep inching at it. My recommendation for advice would be to document everything so you can see what milestones you went over and see how far you are. It's hard to keep track of anything nowadays since there's soooooo much going on.

[@VadymZakrevskyy]

Thank you for the wonderful variety of skills that you share! I think I've just learned how to be a better learner!

[@YvesQuemener]

About deepening skills: Using youtube's (or an offline player) speedup functions. A few years ago, I had to get up to speed in machine learning/deep learning. Now my problem was that I was not a total beginner, I was actually pretty good in it, but my knowledge was obsolete in many angles of that fast moving field. Problem is, I lacked some of the recent beginner knowledge but knew 90% of it. So I just found good online classes, watched then at x2 or x1.75 speed (I could barely understand the words) and would slow it down only when it got to things I did not already know. Not a "learn a new skill in 5 minutes" but compressing a 10 hours curriculum in 5 is still a nice time saver!

[@Devo491]

Jeremy, you're a national treasure! I've been watching your vids for years, loving the information, but this is best I've seen. From anyone!

[@iamchi11]

Peace and love, Thank you for your time and your Inspiration. I am so appreciative that I have learned of Your channel and I plan on utilizing your teaching example for a way that All of OUR children and Village can learn a different way that We can excel together ❤️

[@jonc5645]

This, like every video you produce, is so well thought out. I am always amazed with the ease that you can convey your thoughts with the camera! Keep up the great work!

[@jeffflanagan5832]

loved this, I've went back to teaching HVAC and quickly learned that I need to hone my skills, you help provide this

[@kevinm3751]

Something I learned that has helped me is that teaching can be the best educator. I cant tell you how many times I was teaching something and became the student all over again. There is always something to learn about complex topics and like you said everyone has their blind spots but teaching can really be a great way to overcome those blind spots. So I urge people that are learning something to find someone else they can tutor in it because they both will learn from it! Often times teaching is a fantastic way of finding a better way of doing something, so the benefit is multi faceted!

[@denverrenfro2933]

Excellent video! The tip in asking the expert is amazing. There is such a fear in asking an expert. Fear of looking dumb, fear of being snubbed. I have found that most people want to help. Especially subject matter experts. I know there are a few arrogant jerks out there. If you get that one, just move on. Please, please keep sharing HOW you do the things you do, including the mistakes. This is what makes your channel so accessible.

[@randallthomas5207]

I’ll add, if you start into something stay with the methods of the field when you begin. My younger brother was taking first semester Chemistry, he came up with his own way to solve the beginning problems, but he didn’t learn the method they were trying to teach him. And, he struggled in the middle of the class until he went back and learned the method they were trusting to teach him at the beginning of the class.

[@rebelliousmaverick1342]

This video right here should be one for the masses. Everything you said was spot on with a lot of things i go through and this video helped out in a big way. I thank you for this video its really appreciated.

[@corypride5096]

Even though my mental and physical capacities have diminished I still enjoy building things. This video reminds me to 'decouch' more often and keep going in a positive direction. Thank you.

[@secretivesquirrelstudios]

I used to work as a technical teacher in a lighting and filming studio - so I often had to teach students who weren't familiar with the tech, the terms, or the workflows. When I had a first lesson with a group, the best way I found to overcome the initial inertia was to teach the principle that 'If a thing is worth doing well, then it's worth doing badly.' To this end I'd spend a few minutes describing the very basics of how to set up a shoot and then without risking harm to the equipment or the students I'd invite them to go ahead and do it all as wrong as they could. This way instead of worrying about failure being a bad thing, it actually became the initial desired goal, which meant that people got involved and collaborating with each other very quickly. Usually within a very short period of time the students would just start to click as to the things they could do to improve the shoot, and because they were already collaborating and moving things around the lesson would naturally morph into how to do it right. Everybody has fear of failure when they first start doing things, but if they can overcome the inertia and just start doing the thing, even if they're doing it badly, then it is so much easier to learn and practice.

[@jaredkennedy6576]

This is a very timely video, thanks. I have just started school for mechanical engineering, and it's a huge transition from my previous career in automotive and metalworking. A big thing I have learned already is to understand your learning style. You may be visual, aural, more text or more hands on in how you best absorb this information. It's also not the same for other people, so if you are not able to get a hold of a concept from one source, try another. This is where your statement of having multiple teachers really helps. As an example in my own life, looking at diagrams of automatic transmissions it seemed like some sort of black magic going on in there, but when I opened one up myself if could easily understand it. I'm always looking forward to more of your educational content, thanks.

[@abcddd580]

I'll add from my experience: Usually I am trying to learn several different things. When I get stuck trying to learn one thing, I find it helpful to stop and move onto learning another skill or learning more about something else Im interested in. After a while (could be hours, days, or weeks), I come back to the skill I was stuck on and usually I can make more progress with a fresh mind and perspecitve. Sometimes all I need is a night's rest to get unstuck. Also, if I learn a theoretical concept or topic but dont apply it (either in a physical project or software simulation), I tend to forget the concept. Application and practice is important to retain knowledge and make it into a skill.

[@WistrelChianti]

Been learning javascript with the coding train. Superb teacher, one of the best. Key thing has been getting involved and making my own version of the stuff he demonstrates as well as applying it to the stuff I actually want to achieve myself.

[@dzee9481]

Jeremy I love your content and referenced your videos to a lot of folks. I do this cause you have a natural knack for clear explanation. We need more of people like you as teachers. I think kids and adults would enjoying understanding the knowledge being explained or shown. I am sure your kids are doing well in school.

[@tylerlannan5935]

Teaching yourself to see failure as a positive thing is hard, but it is crucial to success as an engineer. Failure is one of the primary things that drives my creativity and forces me to try new things and think in new/different ways. Well said, and I'm glad you touched on this.

[@DrDime_]

Been machining for over 15 years and learn something from you every time bro. I'm sure I know some things you would love to learn too. All about cooperation and being humans learningfrom other humans.

[@DrDime_]

ITS HOW WE ADVANCE OUR CIVILIZATION!

[@ronhansen7717]

I love your attitude and philosophy. If everyone watched this video and put these ideas into practice, they would have a difficult time not being successful.

[@txkflier]

My wife is tired of me telling her how everything works. But seriously, this is a great video and should be shown to every teenager, every year..

[@pereiaslav_dzhura_club]

We were born to discover and explore!you are very good teacher, Jeremy!

[@anditgoesneat11]

I constantly add to my role model list, but at age 40, I have narrowed down my role models. Johnny Kim (former Navy Seal, currently with NASA) and you. Both of you possess the drive to overcome obstacles, and find ways to impact others. Thank you. These two characteristoscs are 2 of the many that I try to teach my son (he's 3.)

[@drhender6943]

I think it's important to remember that the process is the important part of any project, and that includes the failures. As a maker, I work on things because I want to experience the process. Yes, it's nice to produce something that is usable and that I am proud of. But, for me, the experience, knowledge, and skill gained along the way are always as much or more valuable as the finished product.

[@makefixbuild]

Love this. Especially appreciate the distinction between knowledge and skill 🙌 -Dan

[@alvingailey7965]

Hi Jeramy great advise, I am a retired jobbing shop machinist and I am buiicing my first cnc I have enjoyed your videos I will get on board as well

[@dedrakuhn6103]

Jeremy makes such great videos, he is so authentic and real. Thank you Jeremy

[@sevan4214]

This really helps because iv been learning about cars for the past 2 years and eventually want to have my own car company so im gonna try and build my own car by the time im 17 im 15/turning 16 thank you so much you're such a big influence.

[@justinstrik7125]

When I listen to you I think of this quote. "The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool". You are a wise man.

[@alantownsend5468]

Spot on with explaining the topic to someone else. It takes a different level of "Bloom's taxonomy" to do that. You may have just inspired me to get back on the horse. Excellent video; you're straight and to the point with no fluff.

[@thomasrogers8239]

Back in 2007 my family found the MIT lectures that they posted for free. One of the topics was quantum physics, and so for 8th grade homeschooling science I learned college level quantum physics to a level that I can discuss it intelligently.

[@Therealbikinimom]

You’re awesome!! And so inspiring! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us! Just wanted to stop by and let you know I appreciate you! You helped me learn to help fix my treadmill motor! As a single female, we can get taken advantage of by repair men -so now I can fix it all myself! Or at least know what can be wrong with it and not get taken advantage of! You rock!

[@Mrpiraterias]

when learning I use reference and association a lot. When troubleshooting I simplify and bypass.

[@Arandu17463]

I love the way you come across on your video's your honesty and sincerity and your humanity in every lever well done congratulations all the best for your. 👏👏👏👏

[@karanadon137]

I'm working to learn Quickbooks right now, so that I implement it for my church. At the moment, I'm reading a book as a guide, while working in the program. Thanks for this content! I tend to talk myself out of something if I'm not going to be good at it right away. Clearly a pride issue to deal with.

[@johnblystone8781]

After about 30 years and retirement I have returned to electronics. So much has changed. Thanks for sharing this practical information Jeremy.

[@user-kr6yj4rh1l]

Clear, simple, understandable, just what's needed, we'll explained, keep up the good work my freind you Are inspiring to me and lm sure to many others. Top class chap. Martin 🇬🇧

[@boutellejb]

Hi Jeremy, I've enjoyed many of your videos in the past, but this one is probably the most important one of all! Thanks!

[@frankinsensed8058]

This should be a must-see first video for anyone wanting to learn a subject or a skill. It is full of good info and WISDOM from someone who has traveled the path, which is hard to find these days. I plan to listen to the audio a few more times because there are so many really good nuggets to absorb. I would add that it really helps to be someone who is friendly, with a calm demeanor and well-spoken when looking for people to help on your quest, and he certainly exemplifies a person with these traits! So glad I found this channel. Thanks Jeremy.

[@chriss2295]

7:25. THIS!!! Be humble and accept the SUCK! It's part of the journey of learning. If you are tenacious, you will go from suck to not suck.

[@torch386]

Great video thank you. I'm an instructional designer for work. I develop training by interviewing people that are subject matter experts. I have to quickly become an expert based on what these people know, whether that's painting an airplane or selling software or running a papermaking machine. When I do this, I find it best to come in with zero assumptions, and I purposely erase whatever previous knowledge I have at the time. If I know, say 40% of the topic, I let the expert validate that knowledge instead of assuming it. Then I fill in the rest with new knowledge. It's a great way to avoid the pitfalls of knowledge assumption.

[@user-tk1lf5hi6f]

You're an inspirational dude. Thank you for putting these videos out.

[@hanksnowden5288]

This covers the entire board. Really loving the new format. Cheers Jeremy!

[@SpaDerola]

superb advice. For me it's the skill vs knowledge point (going down an unnecessary rabbit hole). Thanks