The BEST book about learning (that nobody has read)

[@JoelSnape1]

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[@azanseq]

I find Steve Kaufman comprehensible input method to learn languages very useful to learn piano. I've learned 4 languages to a C1 level by doing that. I play the bandoneon since I was a kid but I started playing the piano and I kind of use this method adapted to music learning and my piano skills are upgrading incredibly. Greetings from Argentina, love your videos!!

[@JoelSnape1]

Thank you for this - I'm not familiar with Kaufman, where would I start with his work? thanks for watching!

[@wildrice1971]

Ok, so this is the kind of video that just hits you from left field and has the potential to change your life. I really appreciate that you've taken a book that many people would very likely overlook due entirely to its title, dismissing it as niche advice, and relating it to what so many people want to do better in their lives ... learn. After about 4 videos of yours, I'm definitely a fan and subscriber, Joel. Thank you for this video of unexpected wisdom!

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks Jason! I only know of that book because someone I respect recommended it to me, so this video's my attempt to pay it forward. Shame I did it so early in the channel's life when my editing and camera weren't the best, but I'm glad it's useful. Check out the Conflict Communication video if you haven't already - another life changer for me.

[@samhparker]

Dude!!! I love Dave McCleod. His channel is so inspiring since he's a prime example of a life long learner. I've been curious about this book, but was bewildered that you made a video about it! Been enjoying your videos. Great content and attitude towards life

[@JoelSnape1]

Haaa thanks very much! I used to be pretty into bouldering, but it was actually Mark Twight (of 300 training fame) who recommended this one. It's a banger!

[@lollylula6399]

I'm learning Polish so have it broadly broken into speaking/listening/reading/writing/grammar/vocab - and further subcategories. Speaking is definitely my weakest area, so I have weekly lessons to help. I so appreciate you talking about the dip - I recognised all the aspects you spoke about in myself. The initial regular progress from starting out is long behind me and mastery seems far away. This video was so helpful and has given me a boost of motivation to get back to my daily vocab remembering, vocab building, grammar drills. Thank you 🙌🏼

[@drewvlong]

I adore this book! I came across it as a rock climber about 10 years ago. Brilliant stuff. Amazing to see it getting some attention. ❤

[@ngoctungnguyen8941]

Hi Joel, I found your channel with your first video clip about "2 years piano progress". And then, I am so impressed with you. Your videos are beneficial to me. I have learned a lot. :)

[@JoelSnape1]

Oh that's fantastic, thank you! I've got a lot of stuff coming up that'll hopefully be helpful!

[@GrimdarkKing]

This video has taken the #1 spot in my "Discipline" playlist from the video that one that has had it for years. "Overnight Success" by Gary V really is about loving the grind. But this expands on that and explains why it works much much better. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I feel like this video was a "little hinge that will swing a big door" in my life.

[@JoelSnape1]

This is awesome to hear. Hope it works, I love that book.

[@mikekelly6603]

As a rock climber, I read this book a few years back and picked it up for a re-read this week. One of the things I love about it is the author is not just writing about climbing hard/performance. And his youtube channel is great!

[@cfdavisbell]

Thank you for this video! As a BJJ/piano/reading enthusiast myself, I'm very excited to check out your channel.

[@Qdub34]

This was really helpful and inspiring. I feel like you are a kindred spirit. There is so much information out there that I want to learn to do it all. I found your channel because I want to learn piano, but that's on top of woodworking, 3D printing, electrical work around the house. They are all skills that I don't need to master but become competent and comfortable. I'm reading more books too. It's going to be hard not to watch all of your videos over the next month.

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Thank you for another valuable book review. Love that you and your subscribers have such a wide range of interests.

[@firebirdies]

You are the definition of being enthusiastic about life

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks! I do try, and this really means a lot

[@elektriklibisiklet6278]

Great stuff, liked your channel and your approach to learning. Very nice of you to share it with the world, thanks for your time and enthusiasm🙏🏻👏

[@EarlEBird-fz6yr]

Some sound advise and just what I've been looking for. Procrastination is a real enemy too and this book looks like it may just help me through this - Thanks.

[@reysu]

Been doing jiujitsu for 6 months now, loved this video

[@JoelSnape1]

That's great man, I've got a couple more BJJ-specific videos almost ready to go. Big fan of your work BTW!

[@NicoleDeanna]

I'm glad I came across your channel, I'll check out this book.

[@aschlamishowsup]

Glad to find your channel!

[@JoelSnape1]

Glad you found it! Let me know if there's anything you'd like to see

[@daygo6206]

The information of the book and what you learned from it was amazing, I hope you´re keeping improving and mastering your proyects.

[@rochellemarissa880]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@Sean-qk5mv]

Interesting.... will have a look. Like your style and philosophy and good to hear an English accent.

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks very much, Sean! Hope you find it as useful as I did.

[@abhijeetsf]

Just found your channel yesterday. Love your content! Thanks for this book recommendation.

[@JoelSnape1]

Ahhh I'm glad you like it! Hope you enjoy the book!

[@Tommilesphotography]

I bought, and read, this a good few years back on your recommendation. Thought it was decent, but it didn't really make a big impact on me - I suspect I got too sidetracked by the climbing "details", since I'm not a climber. I will be revisiting it as soon as I've finished my current book though - cheers!

[@JoelSnape1]

There's certainly a lot of good stuff in there - too much to even cover in this video! But yeah, it's a bit like panning for gold amid the climbing stuff

[@andrewmc2445]

It's the exact experience of BJJ. Someone shows you a hip escape or torreando on day 1. Three years later the success rate at any one thing is tiny and the improvements incremental but having done 4-6 hours a week for 40-45 weeks a year for three years. There are moments where it now works but even 12 months ago it never worked. I really think you need to be willing to suffer and be a bit of a massochist to start something new. It's much harder at 50 to accept you'll be the worst in the room. More so when you may be used to be very good in other fields

[@EarlEBird-fz6yr]

Bought the book, lets read it and see what happens! Thanks Joel 🙂

[@JoelSnape1]

Great news! Hope it's as valuable for you as it was for me, let me know how it goes 👍

[@PeterPaulMasigan]

ABSOLUTED GOLD. Just subscribed.

[@JoelSnape1]

Super kind of you to say, Peter. Let me know what you'd like to see more of!

[@PeterPaulMasigan]

@@JoelSnape1 Thanks Joel. You remind me of a jacked Tim Ferriss. Would be cool if you did a video on which style of MMA (boxing, Jujitsu, Muay Thai etc) you would recommend FIRST to someone just getting into it. IE: is there an optimal sequence to which to learn first? Does learning one negatively affect learning the other etc. Thank you!

[@JoelSnape1]

@@PeterPaulMasigan this is a great question and I do actually have a good answer to it (I think). Consider it done. Ps I take this as either a massive compliment or a neg of Tim Ferriss 😆

[@PeterPaulMasigan]

@@JoelSnape1 Great! I'm looking forward to it. No rush. Btw the Tim Ferriss comment is a compliment! That's the first person I thought of when you were breaking down your piano playing into digestible parts.

[@PeterPaulMasigan]

@Joel Snape HERE IT IS! Took a bit of digging (but you already know what that's like) haha

[@benhallo1553]

Perfect channel

[@JoelSnape1]

Ah this comment was a day-maker, Ben. Hope you keep watching!

[@TijuanaBorderJumper]

Great recommendation ❤🔥❤

[@JoelSnape1]

Haha I've immediately found someone who's read it. Thanks John!

[@NoNo-s9h]

How do you escape escapism?

[@UlIxes1]

I was wondering why KZbin proposed your piano learning video... then I worked out that it is because my first Karate master is also Kendo master while second is also Ju Jitsu master and then because you speak English with a British accent and, last but not least, you played When the Saints, the song I have been singing since Nursery School, my mother says... Ciao from an ex Londoner, ex Karate black belt ex fit person, ex ex ex ex...

[@JoelSnape1]

Ahhh this is very cool. Nice to hear from a fellow martial arts enthusiast, thanks for the comment

[@thebicycleman8062]

PRO TIP: try to get an actual proper tele prompter so u can place it right infront of the camera lens - u lookin down at ur laptop or whtever u have ur script at is very disengagin when ur eye line is so away from the line of lens - i bet there r super ones now on amazon jus search basic like tele prompter sure many options! goodluck and thanks for the video!

[@JoelSnape1]

Ah thanks for the feedback, I definitely noticed this when I was editing, trying a few fixes for future videos. Hope you liked the video - please give me another shot when I've fixed this 🙏 😀

[@thebicycleman8062]

@@JoelSnape1 nah man it wasn't a big deal in the first place , I was jus suggesting an improvement, coz y not , ur videos r already good n that will jus be cherry on top

[@oscarivanmartinez3473]

saludos, seria genial que hicieras el reto de aprender programación de software, desarrollo web, por ejemplo, gracias

[@JoelSnape1]

Oof, I'll think about it! Definitely always up for new challenges.

[@movie2topscene995]

@Joel Snape By just a glimpse of your contents Joel , I found you pretty inspiring for what you do with your life , enthusiastic about learning and etc .... We have so much in common . I'd like you to know you better . It would be helpful

[@JoelSnape1]

Thanks very much! What are you working on right now?

[@nevergiveupinlife7438]

I am your new sub

[@agriwanMD]

Hey vsauce it’s Michael here

[@khalilbm6737]

The best book is Muquadima ibn khaldoun

[@johnmorgan3160]

Keep making great videos! Get rapid results > P-R-O-M-O-S-M !!

[@LAGENIUSMUSICA]

you are to much thinking about all just do it