The Ultimate Skill: Learning How to Learn (course review)

An in-depth review of the Learning How to Learn Course on Coursera.
Learning How to Learn on Coursera - bit.ly/LHTLonCoursera
Article version of this video (more information) - bit.ly/LHTLarticle
Handy timing links
4:55 - Review of part 2
10:55 - Review of part 1, 3, 4 begins
This video was sponsored by Coursera. I’ve long been a fan of their platform and have used it several times in the past and will continue to use it in the future.
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[@mrdbourke]

What would your superpower be? I think you can guess mine ;P PS If you want to step up your learning skills, I highly recommend this course: bit.ly/LHTLonCoursera (there's a free version too!)

[@paulgarcia2887]

To learn complicated subjects quickly

[@anshulabhinav13]

teleportation

[@carlodavid7360]

my superpower would be ultra instict, to choose the optimal hidden layers and hyperparameters for deep learning xD

[@Redcorn121]

If I could super speed read and maximize retention, that would be incredible. On a less nerdy note, IDK, fly?

[@elijahjohnyarra]

Can you share your methods or techniques on how you take notes on spontaneous events and taking notes when you're learning an online course.

[@necbranduc]

I actually liked the analogy of "let the waves roll in", even before you tried to disprove it. You're a cool guy, Daniel.

[@TrentTube]

A professor of mine suggested that taking physical notes (writing) helps the brain recall information, as it spent more time and effort in the process of writing the key points down. I think it helps me.

[@leonardoeras7962]

I found this video deeply inspirational! I log on my coursera account and realized I had completed that course about 2 years ago. I've totally forgotten about it though, so I decided to give it another shot. The "no need of genius envy" is something I really have myself, I'm frequently comparing to others for their accomplishments and usually minimizing my own. I hope to be a more positive person with hard work!

[@mrdbourke]

You and me both Leonardo. One thing I’ve been thinking about lately is that it’s easy to focus on the bad and forget the good. All the best brother.

[@truthseekerbeast4188]

You are always making my life better in many ways Daniel, Thanks for all your efforts

[@BarryMorisse]

Agreed. This course is fantastic - really changed my world-view. It should be a pre-requisite in schools and universities.

[@mrdbourke]

100% I wish this was a first-year university course. Or high school as a minimum.

[@veritassoapco.4186]

great vids! just found your channel... very helpful on my journey into the IT world! Blessings from FL!

[@mrdbourke]

Glad you enjoyed Veritas! All the best getting into IT!

[@pcosta06prof]

Parabéns! Extraordinário!

[@sachinprabhusachinprabhu007]

That was insightful! Love your channel 💛 I have been following your channel for some time.Great content ☺️ lots of love from India 🤗💛

[@mrdbourke]

Thanks for hanging round Sachin! I really appreciate it! Love from Brisbane.

[@greenhoodie]

Love not needing to put it on ×1.5 speed with Aussie youtubers. Time is money, keep up the fast talk 👍

[@mrdbourke]

Hahaha we Australians talk fast!

[@alinaalinaungureanu8365]

😅 I have it on x2 speed and reading comments

[@junkahoolik]

same here. guess romanians are special :))

[@rainynight02]

Yeah.. I'm still listening on 2x speed.

[@tutphotoshop]

I really like your videos, keep them coming! :)

[@mrdbourke]

Plenty more to come!

[@jimmy-dk9lo]

I think my superpower is, like if I want to learn anything, I learn anyhow, no matter howsoever hard it is, event its some boring topic or subject, but I just need that hunger to learn. I really liked that thing you said that no one becomes successful overnight but every small steps count.

[@mrdbourke]

Too true Jimmy. The world is focused on speed but learning happens with patience

[@demohub]

Great video, Daniel. Thanks for sharing

[@allfun9876]

I had fun watching this video. Thank you

[@tao255r]

Nice video, I think I will try out the Pomodoro, and thanks for summarizing the courses. Just wonder what note taking app do you use?

[@mrdbourke]

Thanks Terence! I use the pomodoro technique every day. It’s great. For note taking, I use Bear for Mac/iOS, it’s nice and simple

[@cliffordjules5146]

Thank you so much I was really looking to find out how to learn: how to learn.

[@mrdbourke]

Inception: the learning how to learn version

[@eduardonascimento4641]

Thank you for your ponint of view about all this Knowledge. All this is very important for who needs to dive in a new word of complex information like ML and DS.

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Eduardo, glad you enjoyed

[@sameersatpathy9047]

This is gold! Great work buddy ! Keep making more such videos

[@mrdbourke]

Thanks Sameer! Plenty more to come :)

[@ghazanfarabbas4187]

Well I didn't take the coursera course but I read your article two times and one point you mentioned 'limit the search space' gave me the ultimate super power by increasing my productivity 500x with accuracy and effectiveness.

[@mrdbourke]

Glad you enjoyed Ghazanfar!

[@salymakhmedov2196]

I was literally thinking about this and was going to ask you how you learned.

[@mrdbourke]

I wish I watched this is high school. I stumbled across the techniques I use through trial and error

[@a-maylewis1636]

This was very informative!

[@sighmanthethird]

Cool Video, thank you :) Inspiring and insightful!

[@mrdbourke]

Thanks Simon :)

[@justthatpm]

Great review! Thinking of signing up.

[@mrdbourke]

Thanks Irma! It’s a great course!

[@shubham1999]

Daniel, I had some questions. How were you able to complete the course in one day, are you superhuman? Also, if one has a very busy schedule, what exercises do you recommend him to stay fit?

[@mrdbourke]

I used a 1-hour pomodoro timer for each section and watched the videos on double speed. It took me about 4-5 hours of focused work. If you’re busy, take something out of your schedule and dedicate that time to health. Health should be a number 1 priority. If you can’t, be prepared (with food), move every day (at least 30-mins of walking/some other exercise) and get proper quality & quantity of sleep (7-9 hours, avoid lights at night and no caffeine after 2pm). More in my 6 health habits video :)

[@FiddleWellness]

Doing it in one day is counterproductive to learning!

[@yusrailyas3270]

It was a very good summary. Thank you :)

[@mrdbourke]

You’re welcome :)

[@samuelmatias4296]

@Dainel Bourke The link you have when I click on it does not work?

[@danielcarney3487]

Is that basically the learning how to learn you do in most college courses .

[@sabilashanganeshan224]

I'll answer as "Speed", can do anything fast as light

[@benjaminsejdic6506]

Dear Daniel, great video you summed all up what I need. P.S: Einstellung means Attitude ;)

[@mrdbourke]

Thank you Benjamin! And thank you for the translation too

[@souravdas3000]

Thanks man!

[@mrdbourke]

You’re welcome!

[@ankitkumar_mumbai]

What is your office timing ? How do you get time for learning on weekdays while working ?

[@mrdbourke]

I study when I can. I don’t watch TV or use social media so this frees up time. During the work day, my job requires me to use things I don’t necessarily know how to use, so I’m lucky to be able to spend time studying while I’m working.

[@RaIphistoun]

thanks daniel

[@thedriverslounge3147]

1000 views in 3 days brah you got that good traction

[@mrdbourke]

Big dog’s gotta eat!

[@tykepope]

A great resource for learning how to learn is the book “A mind for numbers” by Barbara Oakley Edit: the coursera course is by the same person lol awesome stuff

[@mrdbourke]

Haha Barbara is a legend!

[@RahulYadav-nk6wp]

Grasping skills: Boss level

[@vedavivek1486]

Your answer on Quora brought me here.

[@mrdbourke]

Welcome Veda! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@dangernoodle2868]

It's something like, "ein-sh-tell-ung", einstellung.

[@mrdbourke]

I asked my German friend at work today and she didn’t understand me at all hahaha, I had to spell it and she pronounced it right (it was totally different to how I did it)

[@iaminvinsible6900]

@10:50 I couldn't stop laughing hahaha

[@mrdbourke]

It’s the secret! 💇‍♂️

[@hajji384]

Could you plz make a video how to learn from videos ?? 🥺

[@UnfunnyFigs]

I don't know if it was intentional or not but I noticed how the video was exactly 25 minutes long, the same length as when focusing on a subject when utilizing Pomodoro

[@mrdbourke]

woah, I didn't notice that either

[@Bajinowhere]

Superpower I wanted: know how to make NZT-48

[@darksoul.0x7]

Mine SuperPower would be To Predict the future 😎. Data science lover 😂

[@mrdbourke]

Be careful! Too much knowledge about the future and it’s already the past :P But I agree, I love Data Science too

[@OregonBacon]

Who is your target audience? I was going to send it to younger kids and teachers but didn't find enough pause between chapters and not engaging enough with the concept... Also, maybe break it down into a few chapters with breaks.

[@denismerigold486]

what do you think about udemy?

[@mrdbourke]

A great resource. Use the one which you can afford/best suits your learning style.

[@denismerigold486]

Yes, I agree with you! on udemy in my opinion the best course in python. Udemy and udacity best resources for learning

[@willsr2112]

is it free though

[@ChandraKanth7]

Hi Daniel 👋👋

[@mrdbourke]

Hey Chandra! How's life? ✌️

[@ChandraKanth7]

@@mrdbourke it's good man..! Catch up ok LinkedIn

[@ChandraKanth7]

@@mrdbourke your basic life approaches and manners really inspire me. And I'm trying to mimic you to reach higher in what I'm doing man ! Bless you

[@lifelonglearner1863]

From Quora :)

[@mrdbourke]

Welcome!

[@sacredflames07]

How many.dollars please tell.me Taht first ?

[@mrdbourke]

The course is free!

[@4english21]

my superpower would be to become omniscient

[@mrdbourke]

🧘‍♂️

[@ryanswob3583]

Who else is here because your ENGR105 class required it?

[@paulgarcia2887]

4weeks? more like 1 day

[@mrdbourke]

You know the drill Paul ;P

[@visiononit7785]

hey dude do you want 1.3TB OFFCIAL PAID CURSES?

[@amarmahmmud10]

I like ur video but charles darwin will naver be my role model 😡

[@taarakahuja4993]

Na, I would rather be invisible