You're Not Slow: Become a Speed Learner in 20 Minutes

[@generationm2059]

The prevalent problem with studying is that people have the expectation that quantity is better that quality. You are expected to take pages and pages of notes, many of which contains useless fillers, and are expected to memorize them all. I'm glad that you've made this video to show us a better method, Liz.

[@AllMyInkHybrid]

I totally agree with this! Many times you could make a 2-3 pages into a couple of scentences to easen the subject😂 but no, have to write a LOT for some reason. Thank god I tend to explain things from a lot of different angles,the problem is when the subject is limited and you can only explain it in ONE way…how can you prolong it without it getting boring or sound pretentious with wordfillers? 😅

[@0rion]

Yeah it’s crazy how much you can condense stuff for revision

[@hiyabhideol9331]

In.koreya mola

[@coqey]

This is true. My history teacher (I have online school) gave me 13 pages of reading and only 3 questions at the end of the entire lesson.

[@generationm2059]

@@coqey well, now that Liz has shown you how to handle it, I'm sure you will succeed. 😁

[@blaroe]

TLDR (because i’m adding this to my notes) 1. Safety Netting: Making sure you have the reasons on why you want to learn something Questions to ask: what are we talking about? why is it important? how important is this? what can i do when i learn this? what can i NOW do even after i learned this? where can i find further knowledge? these makes sure you have a more realistic and calculated expectation and reduce disappointment when you feel like you haven’t learned enough more realistic scenario like in lectures: what we’re talking about is…? what you actually meant by that is…? so when this happens, this happens? 2. Focusing on the Core Basics Making sure that the rules that are SO simple that teachers and educators forget about them because they think that people learning about something already know about the core basics these are the things that can make learning faster as this is the backbone of what you’ll need to continue to learn further ask yourself “what are the core basics i can teach myself?” things to ask: what are the things you do every day/week without fail what’s essential here what distinguishes the pro from the amateur how fast can i learn this then focus deep on the basics progress: - identify a core skill - test the core skill in different contexts - find where i can’t use the core skill (basically the limits) - strong core basics means better and faster learning later 3. Categorizing Information - Safety net: the logical backbone. Everything relies on this - Core basics: Significant and Immediate - Admin: Hard for me and not that much of a priority - Good for you: You don’t really care and aren’t important slowed read the information and slot the main topics in the categories and prioritize the safety net and core basics 4. Jumpy Learning don’t learn the things in the order given to you, learn them by how interested you are in it. this keeps your attention and motivation high and avoid early dull parts.

[@Reptorex]

How free r u 🗿😂

[@sense_storiess]

thank youu

[@krittikakarmakar9978]

@@Reptorex learn to value someone's effort.

[@jiayuclip]

@@Reptorex they're putting in the effort to summarise the video for all of us to save our time??? how free are *you*?

[@hornet-h3v]

@@jiayuclip Plus the guy literally said he wrote it up because he is adding this to his notes, so he wrote it up for his own future benefit.

[@kiagmail1725]

*Safety Netting --> Priming your brain for learning* - Giving it the space and context optimal for learning - Ask: - "What are we talking about?" Answer it preferably simply, drawing experiences and knowledge that are already there. - "Why and how should I care?" Makes you understand its importance. - "What can I do when I learn this? What can't I do even though I've learnt this?" Basically understand the connections & limitations related to this thing you're learning. - "Who and where are the experts?" Helps you know the sources of information you can use to learn this topic. *Core Basics --> Understanding the very basics* - Involves studying the very basics (especially the ones often skipped) of the topic so you have a good a foundation in learning new ideas - How to - Core Basics: - Identify a core skill - Test the core skill in many different contexts - Find where I can't use the core skill (the limits) - Strong core basics --> fast learning later *Admin & Good for You --> Actual studying* - Speed-read/learn and divide things into Information Categories - Safety Net (Logical backbone, AKA context) - Core Basics (Significant & immediate, AKA stuff you already learned + easy for you to learn) - Admin (Hard for me & less important, AKA "I'll learn this later") - Good for You (Don't care & unimportant *Jumpy Learning & Strategic Drowning* Jumpy Learning --> Learning non-linearly - Not studying things based on the order given, but based on your level of interest. - Helps you preserve motivation & attention, which makes things faster & longer (while still enjoyable) Strategic Drowning (already discussed in other videos) - Tendency to drown (perform not-so-great) first, before performing exceptionally well

[@prudencelamptey6584]

thank you!!!

[@nayabiamanih9294]

Wow !!!! thank u..

[@sofiacosta1897]

Thank you

[@0rion]

Brilliant

[@1980rlquinn]

Thank you, especially for the paraphrases! I couldn't grasp the steps as they're named in the video and kept getting confused. 😅

[@Xgolfer11]

I recall my first year in Grad school at Stanford when I commented to the Dean of the Engineering School that I may not be smart enough to do this. He calmly replied, "It's not how smart you are that enables learning, it's how organized and motivated you are."

[@spaghetti5615]

hey can we please connect, I want to get in Stanford and would love to get to know someone from there

[@PeytonRogers-n7e]

As someone with ADHD in grad school, this is lovely. Categorizing helps to almost dumb things down, or make the learning material feel less impossible to grasp. This can help lectures/studying feel much less overwhelming. Love this!

[@dearlantsov]

as someone with ADHD, i've been always describes as the kid who "has potential but just isn't trying hard enough". i have extremely low self esteem because of it, and instead of learning being something that should be enjoyable or something that should thrive out of my own curiosity, it became strictly about impressing others, like my teachers or my parents. learning became about winning their approval and validating me as a capable person, because at one point i used to think (and tbh i still kinda do) that not doing well in school= i have absolutely no value as a person. i'm starting to realise i wasn't doing it for myself but rather to make others proud, and in the process i lost my sense of self. i think i'm finally starting to let that ideology go, haven't reached there yet, but i'm slowing getting there.

[@RKNELIAS]

Im happy that you realized that so young. Im ADHD too and 30 now but I just got to that realization like 5 years ago. You have a lot to walk but you started fast: Dont make your grades value your worth.

[@dearlantsov]

@@RKNELIAS thank you for this :,) happy you realised it too, better late then never! hope you're doing well :))

[@fayrouzrahma7274]

Well It's my first year at college and although I realized that early, I have no choice but taking the major that my parents want though I don't like it and I love something else that I'm really good at but unfortunately what I want isn't valued in society Now I'm thinking that it might have been better if I didn't realize it I feel like if I had no goal in life it would have been easier for me to accept the society standards.

[@anjumkamal7669]

I kindof have the same problem

[@fadyaldhaim4766]

same here

[@vante8181]

I realised how much important curiosity is for learning. When i was young and not allowed to do make up i would watch tutorials on it and i knew so much abt makeup without ever doing it actually. The same goes with studies if we manage to raise curiosity on a topic we can master it in no time

[@tracy_cakkes]

Absolutely! She shared a tip I really like in another video that I’ve done myself. Where u just search the topic and even if it’s a trash article, it gets your interest peaked. Really helps get u interested which speeds up learning

[@hglankshear]

Your brain is more primed to absorb information if you are interested, its definitely good advice to try and cultivate an interest in whatever you're learning. Might also be helpful to rethink about passion. In my opinion a passion for something is something you *make* not something you have or find.

[@JoeKing69]

As someone who also has ADHD asking myself good questions might actually be the single best skill that I have ever developed. My two favorites are "how could I use this?" and "what could I learn here?" *"could" should be used rather than "should" as it elicits far more creative thinking. I have been able to use this ability to immediately see better results with ANYTHING. Whether it's studying, social skills, and even situational awareness. Due to my condition I am constantly lost in thought but just the other day I was walking home from work and decided to ask myself questions to stimulate my awareness like "what's going on?" and I was instantly mindful and attentive to my environment the ENTIRE walk home. Using this skill I am also able to strategically manipulate my interest levels and get into flow learning practically anything. It supercharges my creative problem solving skills, immediately grants me a growth mindset, and makes my focus airtight. Research even suggests that it's the best way to develop your intuition. Give it a try!

[@Skiddoo42]

This advice about curiosity applies to just about everything... but especially to relationships. You can tell someone's intelligence very quickly by the questions they ask, or don't ask.

[@bushral.tasneem5464]

Yep! I was wondering how glue generated enough friction for objects to stick together if it’s surface is smooth, and I ended up learning about adhesive+cohesive forces and viscosity. The best part is, we learnt about viscosity in my last physics class:D

[@fairydaffodils]

As a teenager with hf autism, my problem is struggling to focus on learning things which don’t interest me. Your videos have really helped me to reevaluate this, especially on another video where you mentioned searching things up and actively looking for subjects in relation to the topic you need to learn which pique your interest. In the space of a month, I’ve totally turned this around thanks to your videos. Thank you so much :)

[@tracy_cakkes]

I’ve struggled with that too. That was a really great tip she shared. Even if it’s a trashy article, it sparks your interest to dive deeper into the topic.

[@elizabethfilips]

This comment makes me so so happy, thank you so much for writing, sending you LOTS of love Odile!!!

[@Main3account]

I have low functioning autism level 2 I didn’t finish school it was hell for me

[@sreekartammana]

Which video?

[@xxzqqqq4939]

@@fairydaffodils hii...cn u like tell me which video u were referring to in the above comment... it wld be of great helppp😁

[@dr4aces]

What an amazingly excellent video. School, uni and even post-grad studies are mostly info-dumps of what to learn and rarely teach you *how* to learn. You are a credit to humanity.

[@francisjsantana]

“I’m the sort of person who can study a disease and tell you everything about it but not know what it’s called” this is absolutely me, I can understand concepts and ideas very easily but then can’t name them 😭 I like to work up from the point of singularity of any concept and start filling the gaps once I understand the generals idea

[@peparonimacaroni]

Elizabeth is honestly raising us to be superhuman istg

[@lokeshbasavaiah2646]

I know right? She is giving us a proper information about studies 🥰

[@SgtCarter69]

love that name peparoni macaroni

[@peparonimacaroni]

@@SgtCarter69 why thank you

[@elizabethfilips]

lol love this

[@peparonimacaroni]

@@pickletarts8196 Istg - I swear to god

[@3iknet327]

I feel like my brain works very similiarly... I never need to learn for school because I just listen and think about what actually matters and try to understand instead of remembering. So watching your videos is amazing, because it shows me what I could do if I put a bit of effort in

[@KaLaka16]

Prioritizing understanding over remembering. That's a really important piece of information that can be the difference between slow and fast learning.

[@lilyinthewater161]

I have consumed hundreds of videos on this topic and this is the absolute best. Very refreshing and genuine take.

[@elizabethfilips]

AH THANK YOU!

[@MartianMoon]

I’m a cyber security analyst & have to become a certified financial advisor in 30 days (for the sec job) with 0 experience in finance 💀 This vid is gonna save my life 😂 thank you so much.

[@Daithai96]

I am old enough to be your father - it's actually quite scary how much you are teaching me about learning, kind of thought I should already know this stuff. Obviously, I didn't. Thank you for your insights.

[@bluein_]

While experience comes only with time and age, knowledge surely knows no age. I appreciate you and everyone else.

[@wabbott444]

Couldn't agree more. I'm over the hill but looking for a fresh start... wish this brilliant lady and YT were around generations ago.

[@Daithai96]

@@wabbott444 Me too buddy, me too! I still remember doing science projects from out of date encyclopedias. Young un's today dunno theym born do um? (very Bristolian phrase - but I'm sure there's there's decipherable logic in it somewhere).

[@ZappninLLP]

I'm old enough to be her grandfather....maybe even great grandfather -- and my sentiments are the same as yours.

[@FransceneJK98]

Your age doesn’t guarantee you more knowledge or wisdom in a particular area of study 😂 that’s just ignorant thinking

[@stevenroy5786]

As a male who sits on the Asperger spectrum. I have struggled with learning for years. I have learned more from your videos than I did from 99% of my teachers growing up. You have a beautiful and succinct method of expression/explaining. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏻💯

[@sethaldrich6902]

It didn't sound like jiberish nonsense to you?

[@amel4771]

i really relate to the asking " stupid " questions during lectures , i usually ask the teacher something they already explained and i phrase it using my own words and ask them if i'm correct , i didn't realise that i was creating " my safety net " , and i stopped doing it eventually because my classmates asked " smarter " questions , but your video reassured me so thank you liz !

[@beeankha]

Rephrasing and repeating is a really good way to help develop your thinking (and possibly others in the class too) so keep it up :)

[@ZappninLLP]

I was taking notes fast and furious during your video and then came the part where you said you didn't take notes during university lectures...... Elizabeth, you are great!

[@joeyc666]

We all learn in different ways, my friend. If you want to take copious notes and consolidate, you do you :) I don't think there's a right nor way to learn. Though, I will say, the way kids are taught in schools is a bit problematic. Teaching to the test is a bit broken.

[@metapen_official]

This is invaluable. Most of us tend to ignore theory and clumsily memorize all knowledge. Only by changing this mindset can we learn more efficiently and quickly.

[@austyfrancis803]

Your content is rlly high value. Often times we're used to creators uploading videos on the same topic w a diff title or thumbnail but this is unlike anything I've ever seen. Thank you so so much for providing us with high quality and really valuable content. Keep learning and teaching the rest of the world ur wisdom 🙂👍

[@elizabethfilips]

thank you so much Austy!

[@IsabelleRibeiroS]

I finally found someone who learns the same way as I do and that truly embraces it. I often feel like I am too slow or getting attached to unimportant details, but your video made me feel seen and understood. Thank you, Elizabeth!

[@melon_mer]

i've been doing these, especially the jumpy learning and doing things you're interested in first and it works so so well for me, honestly a lifesaver

[@meerghalib320]

As someone with ADHD in grad school, this is lovely. Categorizing helps to almost dumb things down,or make the learning material feel less impossible to grasp. This can help lectures/studying feel much less overwhelming. love this! As a teenager with hf autism, my problem is struggling to focus on learning things which don't interest me. Your videos have really helped me to reevaluate thhis, especially on another video where you mentioed searching things up and actively looking for subjects in relation to the topic you need to learn which pique your interst. In the space of a munth,totally turned this around thanks to your vodeos. Thank you so much

[@jwstanley2645]

Create a knowledge space. Fill it with answers to these questions, often in this order, Who, What, Why, How, Where, and When. If possible, also create a sub-space for Past, Present, and Future. If the knowledge space tends to collapse, support it with associations. That's my take. Thanks for the video.

[@JoeKing69]

As someone who also has ADHD asking myself good questions might actually be the single best skill that I have ever developed. My two favorites are "how could I use this?" and "what could I learn here?" *"could" should be used rather than "should" as it elicits far more creative thinking. I have been able to use this ability to immediately see better results with ANYTHING. Whether it's studying, social skills, and even situational awareness. Due to my condition I am constantly lost in thought but just the other day I was walking home from work and decided to ask myself questions to stimulate my awareness like "what's going on?" and I was instantly mindful and attentive to my environment the ENTIRE walk home. Using this skill I am also able to strategically manipulate my interest levels and get into flow learning practically anything. It supercharges my creative problem solving skills, immediately grants me a growth mindset, and makes my focus airtight. Research even suggests that it's the best way to develop your intuition. Give it a try!

[@arya.07]

Thank you. The could instead of should, I think it's gonna help me a lot. Tysm!

[@julietagreco2799]

Dear Elizabeth, What you say about core basics is very interesting and so true. In fact, you have inspired me to change one of my teaching tactics. I teach EFL and students struggle with grammar a lot. As I listened to you, I thought " The reason my students don't understand grammar is they don't remember certain core basics about grammar in general, even in their own mother tongue." So, I will start my lessons with reminders of what grammar is, how it works and why we need to study it sometimes.

[@tracy_cakkes]

So true! Learning the basics is so important My peers and I have struggled with professors who skip this part. They assume we already know the basics and just go straight into the details. Because of this, the details go right over your head because you don’t fully understand how it applies to the topic. Great video Elizabeth!

[@Unknown-kr1pj]

ah- i was about to say that cuz that's literally what i am going tho

[@silxbeats]

Bruhh...that's what I'm saying...I went thro this in school...

[@shaun1552]

I'm trying to let go at the moment. This doesn't seem like an issue for you, but it's difficult to learn in an environment where you feel like you're not wanted to be in the same space as your peers, feeling isolated, not liked by others. Being an empath, the slightest murmer if I ever speak, or the overall energy I feel from people in my presents is hard to deal with. There are a few genuinely lovely people, but what I find is people seek acceptance by showing off, trying to empress overs by taking the mick and try to put you down, I guess to make themselves feel better! I'm still working on strategies to deal with this by trying to stay focused and learn as much as I can. The problem is, it's like a catch 22, as the more I have negative feelings, the less motivated I am! I'll continue trying regardless.

[@SR_10]

This is awesome for people with good memory. For someone like me, notes are how I learn and remember. Remember that each human mind is unique. Do what works for you. Cheers! ❤

[@annietran8200]

Totally agree with you.

[@josoufsidiqi5444]

Two lesson i want to learn from this video: 1. Learn the core basic, like she said when you understand the core basics of for example electricity you would be better at understanding most of the concepts related to it, like my dad. 2. Pay attention to what you want to pay attention. She said that we all have limited attention spans and when you always force yourself to study the parts that you dont like that attention span diminishes, so for example instead of studying only the specific things im not interesteded in i should keep the attention span going with the activity i like to do.

[@sonjailic]

Except she did not say not to learn the boring stuff. She said to leave them for the end because it will be easier to learn them when you have the basics covered.

[@krithikailavarasumech1066]

I m really glad to find someone I can relate to. I've always been someone who is surrounded by people who have a lot of attention span. To know that there are people like me helps me a lot. Thank you for creating such an amazing community.

[@eritain]

Having spent, let's just say, plennnnnty of time in post-university classes, and a fair amount of time teaching too, I'm certain those "very basic questions" are a huge relief and help to both your fellow students and the instructor. Numerous other students are thinking, "Glad she asked that so I didn't have to!" The instructor's trap when teaching is that expertise destroys your intuition about what's simple and what's tough. The student who is humble and brave enough to say, "wait, what is X?" or "so if Y, then Z?" is massively helpful in re-orienting you. If you can find a classmate who will take turns with you asking the "maybe this is a dumb question" questions, so much the better.

[@t_n_rasberry8387]

I always learn more in watching one video of yours then many endless videos out there. It’s like they only know a super small portion of what you know or don’t want to share with us the full in-depth details the way you do. I don’t know but they never sound like an expert the same way you do.

[@nehankhan4347]

👏 fellow FY2 doctor here. This video is actually fantastic, really original content and I can see how it will help me become a fast learner

[@JeonJungkook-zn8kk]

that is a really logical and "pyramidal" system of processing new information, I will use it for my exams ( I used to merely follow the order of the book..). Thank you a lot for sharing Elizabeth, you are a brilliant and generous person

[@cool.glimmer91]

7:31 I felt weird asking questions like this in class, since it felt like I was repeating what the professor said a while ago. But it was my only way to stay engaged and actually understand what's going on. Glad to know I'm not the only one :)

[@tracy_cakkes]

I do it too! But my professors never seemed to mind I think they liked how interested I was in the topic they were discussing. They could tell I wanted to understand

[@cool.glimmer91]

@@tracy_cakkes In my case, idk if anyone actually minded, I just got awkward asking or wasn't paying attention in class to be able to ask anything (mostly the latter 😬). Glad it worked for you though, it feels nice when you're understanding stuff right there during the lecture and not have to take double the time figuring it out on your own later.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I have a speech 🎤 impediment so I don’t enjoy speaking up 🆙 in class

[@glee_again2594]

@@PraveenSrJ01 i think you can still apply the principles here by asking the questions to yourself or after the lecture ends you could ask the professor one on one or send them an email if that’s an option. Also if you’re university level I have found people are more patient with speech challenges & actually respect those who are willing to ask questions in spite of… in fact if you do struggle it can give others courage that if he can do it, I can too.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

@@glee_again2594 I will give it a try. Thank you so much 😊

[@petal6326]

I love how you're breaking it down! I mean, to the degree you're doing this requires A LOT of self reflection and observation which is simply amazing! I cannot believe that I'm getting such quality content for free! And also, I'm positive it'll help me. Thank you so much Elizabeth! 💓

[@rose.moore7]

I'm realising I've been doing this my whole life and explains why so many topics/subjects were easy to understand but that's how my mind started doing the learning and understanding since primary school wow

[@realitymentalhealthrmh]

You’ve brilliantly articulated the method of study I have used without even realising that this is what I’ve been doing. I used to just feel chaotic. Thank you for explaining how my brain works! 👏

[@bf7592]

I feel like I've been doing most of these every since I was a kid, but never had good ways to explain it like this. This is so helpful, I can repair some of the holes in my mental framework and externalize it so i can play around with my own structure.

[@reidmoto]

Wow, Elizabeth, I've been studying books, watching KZbin videos, Ted Talks, and have probably logged about 150 hours since November, 2022, and your video had by far the most value for me out of all of it! Thank you for taking the time to think deeply about this, analyze it, and share it in a powerful and concise way with us. I've always been a passionate and hungry learner of things like books/literature, words, psychology & human behavior, Internet marketing, poker, guitar playing and songwriting, and other things that put a bee in my bonnet. I have always been able to make progress rapidly because I pretty much shut out the world and focused on reading, taking lessons from experts, and gained the knowledge I felt I needed NO MATTER WHAT. People have said I get obsessed with things I'm interested in, which I suppose is true from their perspective. I view it as me being extremely impatient to make progress as quickly as possible because I want to, e.g., play guitar like Don Felder or Larry Carlton NOW. lol In late Nov '22, OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.0 and I've always been into tech and an early adopter. I stumbled upon Midjourney first, and I was so amazed, mesmerized, and excited about what I could do with it by learning how to talk to it by using natural language prompts. I can write, I can enroll people over the phone into $8k to $30k coaching programs without ever meeting them in person, I can write a pretty good song and play all the instruments and arrange and produce it, on Soundcloud Reidmoto...if you're curious. BUT I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN WEAK AT THE GRAPHIC ARTS! In spite of studying Adobe Illustrator (drawing that cat was so frustrating for me!), trying hard to learn Photoshop, 3D modeling, etc., I just have never been able to make a visually pleasing and aesthetically beautiful and well-designed web page or marketing page. I want it done right and know it's so important, so I've always chosen to pay real graphics designers with an eye and the brain for design. Midjourney may have changed much of that for me and I've learned how to harness its power to create images I really like and think are at least not so ugly and amateurish looking anymore. I'm also learning ChatGPT, and starting on Python so I can develop my own app for a stock trading strategy I think will work well with AI, so that's part of the reason for my motivation to learn how to learn better. The other reason, is that though I studied Midjourney for hours and hours a day consistently, I was having so much trouble getting a solid grasp of the fundamentals, the important concepts that have to be mastered, as you so clearly shared with us. I'm sure you've heard of Josh Waitzkin, who wrote the book, "The Art of Learning." He says exactly what you said about getting the foundational concepts down first, practice them, and master them before you move on. He was a child prodigy chess player, then because a world champion Tai Chi competitor, and has mastered all kinds of other things in record time. I watched a YT interview with Tim Ferris, and Josh is so friggin' INTERESTING and SMART and has taken speed learning to whole new levels! I'm going to send this now because I don't want to risk losing it, and I know I've taken up a lot of digital real estate on your page, but I thought you might be interested in my story, because I finally figured out why I was struggling to learn Midjourney, which I'll share when I continue and finish this very long thank you post.

[@Mountain_Spirit]

That’s so fascinating! Thank you for sharing ❤ How did you learn Chatgpt and Midjourney? Did you take any particular classes or followed any particular teachers? I’m lost in Midjourney and don’t really know how to utilize Chatgpt either ;) Thank you.

[@fakehaiqbal2501]

these first two steps used to be my STRENGTHS but then I kindof stopped studying overall, and now after 2 yrs of wasting my time in MBBS and being behind I'm ready to learn again. I know it's gonna be difficult to relearn how to learn but hoping for the best

[@Carlos-cp3fu]

It is impressive how you were able to break this down. This video is a great source for self awareness purposes.

[@juanpaulovargas3756]

I love how your mind works, the pointers are really important when learning new things at work. Well done.

[@borisgarcia817]

Thank you is exactly what I said to people who like to run fast they aren’t slow they , I have a friend who used to run 13 m mile average after months running his speed what to 8 to 9 minute mile , used to believe that I was slow ready until I find you❤ thank you I’m reading three books now The prey and, the End Game. Thank you❤

[@DrAyeshaJB]

Your insights are so different from the usual content around learning and of very high quality. I always come away with a zillion notes and have to rewatch multiple times to get all the details. Thank you for your hard work ❤

[@anthonyb8980]

try to condense your quantity by 3 and summarize everything, it will help massively. and you're trying to hard, I do the same.

[@chevalblanc2393]

You also went to music school? Wouldn‘t be surprised if you were an excellent violinist and pianist on top of everything else. Your brain power is astonishing and inspires a lot of people to think and learn in more creative ways. Thanks a lot for the unique insight.

[@elizabethfilips]

oh hahhaa I wasn't good at music sadly, but I've come to love it SOOO much as an adult, I really want to have the chance to re-approach it at some point 😅

[@ZoeysMusings]

The three skeletons chilling together is such a mood 😂Your editing as usual is insane 👏🏽 Having a foundation really helps with learning. I like the safety net analogy. I also jump learn and it's worked out well for me 😁 You're an excellent teacher and I like how you break down complex topics simply and understandably. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Liz!

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

❤❤❤🤗❤

[@tigermann777]

I love this...i ask claritfying questions all the time when learning a complex subject. It allows me to test my comprehension in real-time forcing me to concentrate on the big ideas and concept basics first before adding in the details....GOLD!!!

[@Bryan1483]

One of the most educational videos I have ever watched, without a doubt. I recently went back to college to study computer science and I wish I had see this video when I first started. good thing its not too late to apply these things.

[@raissaximenes2053]

I am loving to learn more about learning with you, Elizabeth! I've always thought of myself as a fast learner when it comes to learning with a teacher (school and stuff), but I do struggle so much when trying to learn something all by myself. I've tried things like pomodoro and other methods to keep myself focused but even sitting down and start studying has became a chore, even though I want so much to learn whatever I'm trying to learn (the feeling of slow paced get me bored). I will make sure to give a try in your method!

[@ainhitxu]

I'm so glad you talked about something I've always been thinking about. I spent most of my student years thinking that the questions I made in class were stupid, but I really need to understand the foundation or the basis to properly build knowledge on that. On another note, I've also been called intelligent and people wondered how I studied, but the truth is that I would never get tired of stressing the importance of understanding the core structure of the topic and understanding the very basics.

[@mb3_media]

For years I thought that I was crazy doing the things I do to study. Now I know that I'm not, and you gave me all I need it. Thank you so much, what an amazing video and edition, cheers from Brazil

[@AmairiH]

I love your English accent. I hope to speak English as fluently as you one day, without having to think too much.

[@chrioschvez]

Beautifully explained by a beautiful low key genius, I love your speech, crisp clear, to the point, forged by reason, logic and practical experience. Efficient. I *know* this is where you get your self confidence, motivation and pride, and with good solid reason, I’m subscribed. I have honest guttural respect for people like this.

[@juliavunkannon4072]

Thank you for fleshing this out and giving it more language and names! I've done, discovered, or built parts of this on my own, but it is great to see it in a larger context

[@lilykangethe8911]

This is the most useful learning productivity video I’ve ever watched. Relating the different learning techniques with actual practical examples and how one can use them makes so much more relatable and helpful for learners. Thanks Elizabeth for the helpful tips.

[@AnnoyingNewslettersPage6]

Sounds like a very good approach. The thing I do differently in step 1, though, is to also take notes during lectures, which helps me encode it better through a multi modal approach. This allows me to be able to skim through the reading later as a refresher, as needed. Plus, it keeps my attention from wandering. I can then also jot down any questions that arise. If they are answered further in the lecture, I can add those answers. And, if not, I can ask them at the end of the lecture, either publicly or one on one.

[@gm7095]

I really get you on every points ! Especially for safety Netting. My mother was diagnosed with 2nd grade melanoma, one of the most dangerous skin cancers and I learned so many things about this disease, just like an expert. Every little details

[@victoriafrancis-o4x]

thank you so much. i am now using these techniques for my exam tommorrow

[@slavic_fox98]

You make such great points! I had pretty terrible teachers growing up. Especially in Elementary and Middle school. I think it's essential we know how to learn efficiently and how to go about studying. Thanks for the video! ❤

[@souptime9569]

Just when I think your videos can't get any better, they do. Thank you, this is incredibly helpful :)

[@elizabethfilips]

thank you!!

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

So like a builder…you lay a strong foundation in which to structure the rest of your learning each subject upon:)🎉❤

[@athenaenergyshine7616]

Thank you for doing this. I think I gave up too easily in my studies when I was younger as I was a slow learner. I was later diagnose with learning difficulties. Now as an adult I am trying to be patient when I learn anything.

[@FC-BS]

This is so useful, especially having a good foundation before learning the more complex topics

[@BLESSINGMARIEE]

This is so interesting because this is exactly what I’ve been doing over the last few weeks but didn’t know. Knowing the process now and the logic behind it will deffo empower me going forward I think. Great videooo 🙌🏾

[@elisiqn5639]

Dear elizabeth i feel soo lucky to find your video in recommendation 😊 this is really a high value content and all techniques are soo underrated! Thanks for the tips now i will surely improve my grades💜

[@appledaddy4139]

Thank you, Elizabeth. Your video makes me rethink whether my current learning style is good. I have to admit that you're right-efficiency is much more important than how much time you spend on learning. What's more, forcing yourself to learn according to the plans is not a good method; for most occasions, deep learning does not need to abide by the inflexible plan.

[@janvincentchioco7199]

This is what I am exactly doing with my learning process without me even realizing. Thank you for making sense of out my method. At least now I know that my techniques are validated.

[@WellWisdom.]

Finally something useful to I prove our lives and others around us. Many thanks.

[@Creatureaish]

I truly agree with this cause after a state my mind starts adapting the knowledge more effectively and when am able to apply that knowledge practically or by imagining it side by side , i enjoy the knowledge after a point of time. The most important factor is obviously basics and relating each small concepts with other concepts and boom that retains in ur mind !

[@kingofqwerty]

Solid advice thanks! Wish I had thought about learning like this in the past, because I do think your approach makes learning more motivated and effective. You have clearly thought a lot about learning and you have realized a method of working with your mind rather than against it which is the method of learning that basically everyone uses that makes you feel bored and frustrated.

[@noorpalkaur706]

This was invaluable. I have so so much to learn and cram and I literally have my exam in a day. Thank you so freaking much for making this video.❤❤

[@heavenlyvibes1398]

I thought I was like the only person who questioned the process. I question so I can be successfully in the task, and ensure that the person who’s explaining did not miss anything vital for me. I am so grateful for this video. Thank you!!!!

[@lawrencebello6177]

June 22nd 2024. Never seen this lady before. Scrolling thru her vids, once I saw the 1hour and 27 minute vid, I’m like Yeah, this girl cares about her craft. The quality of the thumbnail is insane. I know this bout to be banger video 🔥🔥🔥

[@musicinmheartnsoul]

I'm a new subscriber and I just want to thank you so so so much for sharing your learning and memorizing techniques. I've taken on a new career path and the information overload is really eating at my brain, so I can't wait to apply what I've learned from you at work. Thank you!

[@nonameony]

@light servant you r totally right

[@Ruba-v1i]

@light servant really u r right 👍✅

[@aemon9890]

@light servant exactly

[@jayistic]

@light servant true but look like he is rich as well so 5 bucks doesnt mean anything to him really

[@elizabethfilips]

Thank you so much for the superlike!!!

[@hornet-h3v]

It would be great if you made a video where you are using this method and take us through how exactly you would use it to learn a moderately challenging concept. I'm the type of person that finds it hard to learn something without understanding the underling principles (usually in maths/physics), which would always make it a nightmare if I missed something or you are assume to take something at it's face value. It's like learning to integrate an equation, meanwhile being distracted by the fact of what the hell integration even is and why manipulating numbers a certain way actually works, eventually I just learned the hard rules but, I never learned beyond the fact that integration is the area under the curve and differentiation is the rate of change of the curve.

[@jenniferfloreslopez1709]

I wish she talked on how to a establish foundation with a proper example. She talked on the importance and what it can do, but her examples were not helpful for me. Personally, I do not like when people give examples but then don’t fully complete it or if it’s a topic most people know about. She talked about physics first then editing and then she put some examples for medical, but again she did not complete it from her own list she provided. I think most people think themselves as a slow learner because they have a hard time remembering connections or “old” information to help with “new” information. The other problem with me is that I do not know how to make connections on a topic I am just learning about. For example Bio would not be so helpful in geology. Yes then might have a few things I can link with one another, but not many that I would feel like I learned so much. I feel I don’t recall as well and if I was learning something new, I would not be sure how to implement the first strategy. Other than answering the who, what, how and other questions, I did not get much out of the first part which she seemed to put more importance on.

[@sethaldrich6902]

She can't bc its nonsense

[@sethaldrich6902]

@@jenniferfloreslopez1709 She can't bc its nonsense

[@englishwithanes]

"If you want to learn fast learn on a treadmill" ~Sun Tzu~

[@santiagocruz9426]

This is backed by neuroscience; very good quote. 👍

[@reptilian132]

@@santiagocruz9426 yes because treadmills were invented BCE

[@circularisnotthis4316]

He so didn’t say that😂😂

[@scottjackson163]

😂 A doughnut without a hole is a danish; a flute without holes is not a flute.

[@scottjackson163]

I find most of this narrative tiresome, tedious, and superfluous.

[@ChristopherWanha]

I recall seeing a video recently (wish I could find it!) It suggests that it's fine when studying to be confused and not understand what's going on, just pursue the parts that interest you and then... rest on it. Resting is important so your brain encodes the few things you learned while you sleep. Pursuing the same knowledge... and sleeping, and repeat overtime is like learning a language. Your brain learns how to parse the same information with less effort.

[@waldfee2283]

You are so awake. I learn a lot about myself. Thank you very much. There are things, I did unconsciously.

[@thornprick2645]

Okay I have an interesting experience with the not taking notes. Growing up I never took great notes because I had terrible vision which couldn't be fully corrected with glasses (I had cataracts). My teachers weren't very understanding of this and I'd just never see the board. I think this was really good for my ability to learn through listening, however. This definitely caught up with me at times when the teacher asked us to copy stuff down that she didn't say aloud, or the time my middle school science teacher asked us to copy a specific diagram and I tried copying it from her verbal description alone. She didn't know how to react when she saw what I made. She seemed perplexed and concerned. At that point I was so used to feeling ashamed about my inability to copy notes like I remember trying to hide my paper when teachers came around. I had too many experiences with teachers not working with me/offering more difficult solutions than no solution at all (then take your book to the front and sit on the floor where you still really can't see because you're looking at everything from a down angle). Anyways, I had to get creative in learning the material. Actually I should say i did copy some notes, but they were my own and very brief. Now I'm in college and since having cataract surgery, i see how much easier certain things were. I still think the inability to see the board was a huge aspect of my struggle with math over the years, but otherwise I find myself pulling back on the note taking so i can focus on the learning. I did also learn via contextualizing and asking questions which attempted to bring different units together. I couldn't remember anything otherwise.

[@Sabin625]

Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for this. I really think that with this video you have touched upon an important weakness I had and this had led me to feel less confident about myself. Although I consider myself a decent student and critical thinker, but I always forgot the basics and this led me not being able to connect to the fundaments well. This content by you really helps me out. Keep this up.

[@user-qs6lq8jl5z]

Your videos always give me insights into the way to study! But as a nursing student, there are too many things to just memorize(Even professors say JUST memorize...) and I wonder how you memorize things and keep your knowledge. Thank you for your videos🖤

[@uvideo100]

In high school many teachers repeatedly said to us to understand, not memorize; they said once you understand it will be easy to memorize. Unfortunately, there are many things that we have to memorize without understanding at that time, starting from the 26 alphabets in kindergarten. So, one trick they used in kindergarten was association - A for Apple, B for Ball, C for cat, etc. Another trick is rhyme, make it a song, “…now I know my ABC, next time won’t you sing with me”.

[@JacquelinElizabethWrites]

This video really contextualized something I've been struggling with in independent learning. Every study source assumes a base level of knowledge.

[@adammitchell3462]

I'm at your channel for a reason. My job requires that I learn a very complicated computer program, however this type of thing has never interested me and I can't even effectively navigate this thing...very frustrating! Good example to bring up the doctors office, that really is some quick learning!

[@iAmDocCid]

Terrific video, taught me something I didn't know I needed to know. I have always been regarded as intelligent and a fast learner but I have never felt that way. Whenever I reached a difficult area of learning I just muscle through it and thought that was what was expected. I never categorized and analyzed my own learning process effectively but everything you stated here I can recognize in my own process during my most effortless learning topics. I can't wait to try these methods and see how it effects my future learning!

[@Yanisspiano]

Really interesting Elizabeth! Definitely will apply these principles in my learning 🙂

[@domithepotato]

I just finished taking notes your how to teach yourself video, now taking notes on this one, this information is so helpful and I think I can actually have a chance at getting better at school topics like math and science!! It’s the middle of the year right now so I’m gonna have to spend some time going back to what I was struggling with and try to understand it again. Now… back to my physics homework..

[@wildwords]

Apart from the content what I personally like is your cool,calm and relaxed presentation and excellent video editing.

[@LotsofloveKaelyn]

I hope more children and students find your video and feel encouraged❤💖💝 so happy this exists.

[@mattkriese7170]

This is really interesting, and I'll definitely be applying Steps 1, and 2 into my process. These steps really support other literature that I have read. I'll have to look into 'jumpy learning' more and 'strategic drowning' as I've never heard of those things. I'll try and post back again and update on how applying steps 1 and 2 are going (specifically with math/programming) Thanks :)

[@emilemoses3209]

@mattkriese7170 Can you mention the literature you talk about?

[@b-t-s_is_7]

I’m in high school and this year I started doing pre methods maths. I have never struggled with maths in my life until now. Trust me, it was a shock when I got my first test to see I had barely passed. As the year went on what I found over the course of learning is that I was so focused on just getting the work done, rather than fully understanding concepts. I forgot how the new formulas I was learning was connected to the stuff I learnt previously so my grades suffered quite a bit. I then decided to get a tutor and that is how I realised that it was my method of studying that was the problem. I knew how a formula worked, but I didn’t know why or how it does, I just knew that this is the formula I use for this equation so I struggled to connect information and understand. Since discovering this new way of approaching my learning and fully understanding the core basics, my grades went from 55% in the last test to 85% in the new one. It’s not that I was dumb, it’s just that I needed to identify the best learning method for me. It’s lucky I learnt this now so in my final years I can do really well.

[@abrilthom895]

I'm going through the same thing you had. Please explain to me how you say you understood why or how it works, what exactly that means. Can you help me with an example? Also, how did you connect and understand the information? Help please

[@b-t-s_is_7]

@@abrilthom895 You said you’re going through the same thing so I’m assuming it’s Maths as well? Anyway I’m going to use maths as my example. So it was pretty much the core basics I lacked in. Like I said in the above comment, I was focused on getting the work in on time meaning I didn’t spend enough time on understanding how a formula worked. For example factorising. I knew the formula to factorise a polynomial but I didn’t know why it worked in that way. What I did was go from the answer and worked backwards. That was probably the best method. This way I could find out every step of how that answer was achieved. If you need a leg up, ask your teacher for step by step worked out solutions or google the worked out solutions. You see in school it’s not always about getting the right answer but HOW you got that answer, it’s the process that counts. When linking what you are learning, try to connect other things you have learnt before, even if it’s something broad such as another topic or something so basic that you learnt when you were 10. A mind map is a good way to start. E.g factorising is linked to multiplication, factors, grouping, simplifying etc. Percentages are linked to decimals, fractions, finance, mark-ups, discounts, sales If you figure out what your information is linked to, you may find the core basic that you’re struggling with. ( if you’re really unsure, google what else relates to certain topics) You should constantly ask questions as well. Keep asking why or how does something work until you have no more questions. Why does this formula equal that? What is the formula used for? How will this formula find that? This can help create a thorough understanding of a concept. Another good way that helped me to understand information is how it can be linked to something in real life. For example a parabola makes an arch shape on a graph, which could be used to calculate the trail of a ball being kicked in the air, or a rocket taking off and landing. A 60° angle of elevation can be represented as stairs or an escalator. Honestly the best advice I can give you is utilise your resources. There are tons of free books online, videos on KZbin, people online that you can ask which can assist in further understanding content. The main thing that held me back was UNDERSTANDING. What’s the point of trying to understand the new formulas when I don’t even understand the previous stuff. *For context, in Australia we have this thing called a study score which is out of 50. This is taken from a percentage of our coursework and exams to generate a score in our subject.* My maths teacher once said Between a 30 and 35 is understanding how to use a formula Between a 35 and 40 is understanding why the formula works in such a way Between a 40 and 45 is a wide range of knowledge and the ability to connect multiple math concepts Between a 45 and 50 is luck It’s kinda hard to say how I realised that this method worked, it was kinda an ongoing realisation of ‘I’m not dumb, I just forgot what I previously learnt (and kinda lazy 🤪)’. Which motivated me to go back and look at what I did previously. For example on my polynomials test one of our questions was ‘what is the original equation for the volume of the cube’. Many people in my class said that ‘we’re not doing measurement, why was it on the test? That’s not fair!’ However the few students who got it right were the ones who were familiar with the content. We learnt volume in primary school and the formula for it in year 7, and we learnt how to go from a solution to equation for polynomials in class, so technically that question was possible to do. The people who didn’t get the question right, couldn’t connect previous information to what we were learning and use it in the test. As you get older, your teachers will stop going over previous content because they expect you to know it. It is vital that you can understand the basics of how to do something so you can build up to the harder work. Kinda like gymnastics. If doing an aerial is your solution, you need to know how to do a cartwheel (core basic) beforehand. You need to learn the proper technique and understand what to do if you fall and mess up. Skipping those steps will ultimately make you fail. Lastly you need to understand how you learn. Ask yourself: - Do I hand work in on time? (if not then it’s your work ethic) - Do I complete all the questions? (Maybe there is a lack of knowledge stopping you from completing them) - Does it take me a long time to finish something that should be quick? (Maybe you’re distracted a lot?) - Am I better in other subjects compared to this one? (If so, then it’s could be your attention span) This can also help you understand if the work really doesn’t make sense or you don’t put enough effort into learning it. While school might always be that fun, try to enjoy learning and have a willingness to know stuff. Being interested in a subject you’re learning will immediately boost your focus on the subject. In Summary: - Work backwards using step by step worked solutions (Answer -> question) - Use a mind map to connect previous information to new information (think about what you learnt last year and how it relates to this topic) - Constantly ask teachers/peers/friends how and why something worked (I know there are some that aren’t good, but most teachers are there to help you and love when you ask them questions. It shows you are willing to learn. Definitely ask for help whether it’s in the morning, during lunch or after school) - See if you can link something to a real life situation. - Utilise online resources and the resources provided by the school. I don’t know if what I have said is helpful to you, but I hope it is. Did I answer your questions properly or is there something you’re still curious about? Please let me know 😊

[@abrilthom895]

Thank you so much I was worried why I dont understand maths But ypu helped me alot. How do you do the safety netting in general and with every topic.

[@Nirajk19]

Really loved this video. I've been learning by following some of the methods you talked about in this video since school. Wrote down pretty much everything and will apply it. Thanks a lot Elizabeth 💙

[@Nawafwabs]

i usually skip learning videos but you stop me to listen to you and i learn a lot , thanks a lot

[@zawados]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! This concept of learning is very enlightening for me. As a teacher I often struggle with the question that You mentioned: what is the most important thing in the field, that I can teach my students first. I find this not so easy to answer in so many cases.

[@VeronicaWang]

youre amazing xoxoxo thank you so much for this video

[@SunilKumarP-n4b]

😋😂😊

[@aencity]

When I used to be academically a good student, I used to be told that marks don't matter, by my parents themselves. They never really appreciated me for my hard work to achieve the marks and they used to say "they don't describe you as a person and your morals do". Now when I've stopped getting the marks they are abusing me and gaslighting me by saying I've got every facility and still can't do the bare minimum and be good as a student, when they clearly made me this way. School has got lot tougher for me because of many reasons and seeing my classmates be ahead of me in everything just makes my self esteem go even lower. Looking back, I now realize that only thing that determines your value as a student are your grades. No matter how they say it in the end, only grades will matter for them and the society....

[@tallaltauseef737]

I used fear for motivating myself to prepare for exam as I had issues in learning. So two days before exam I was doing things in a slow pace and lagging the timelines but the night before exam my anxiety and fear reaches at its height and I hardly finish revising the stuff just before sitting the exam. Though I got good grades but the pain I endured was awful as my fear make this whole process a matter of life and death for me. My slow learning was due to obsession for perfectionism, low self confidence and attention deficiency. I still suffer in similar manner in professional life and this puts me so low emotionally and gets depression and anxiety attacks. Can anyone please help me.

[@bibekjung7404]

LIVING BEING IS OUR RACE, MANKIND IS OUR RELIGION, HINDU,MUSLIM,SIKH,CHRISTAIN, THERE IS NO SEPARATE RELIGION ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB .. In OLD Orthodox Jewish Bible KABIR is mentioned...KABIR means (GREAT or MIGHTY GOD) in hebrew...but when translated in different languages translator removed KABIR word Quran written in arabic has also KABIR word....KABIR means THE GREAT in arabic. In vedh also KABIR is mentioned.... GURU NANAK himself described that LORD KABIR is his Guru and Lord KABIR met him..and in GURU GRANTHA SAHEB Guru Nanak called Lord kabir as kartar (GOD) Just by reading holy books it is impossible to get depth knowledge of Holy text because we are just a living beings.. In vedhas also KABIR is mentioned...our brain isnot capable and doesnot understands the secrets behind the words and world.....GURU NANAK, JESUS AND MOHAMMAD were aware of LORD KABIR but later followers were not able to get depth knowledge

[@Daviddaze]

Relax, if slow @ learning then fast @ working. In need of 'show me' learning to understand. You can do it, find rhythm & process that is you.

[@fromscratch4109]

Start with first principles and don't skip to the specifics lay a foundation first. Great advice 👍🏾.

[@sheedo4u]

Oh my god!! I have never ever met anyone who learns and thinks exactly the same way I do… I’m shocked.. I’m also now able to explain how my brain works haha! Thank you for that 🙏🏾