4 Ways to Maximize Your Learning

...when there's this much happening?

There's a lot happening both officially and unofficially at Family Reunion this year. How do you actually walk away smarter instead of exhausted?

Dual Encoding

It's different than "visual learning". The theory is that you process visual and verbal information through different channels in your brain. When you use both, you can recall it in either context.

How to do it? Draw your own diagram while explaining it out loud to someone else.

...have you ever wondered why we always see a blank flipchart on stage? [Academic Research]​

The "Why" Method

Instead of simply reading mike's notes, you ask yourself "Why is this true?" for every part of the concept or model.

How to do it? If you're learning about a new model, don't just memorize the words. Ask: "Why does the number of appointments matter?" and "Why does knowing how many of those convert to new business matter?"
...it's how toddlers learn. don't worry, it's OK to be new, and this is the trick to get up to speed fast. [Academic Research]​

Metaphorical Anchoring

New concepts with
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​How to do it? The Feynman Technique. Explain the new concept as though you were explaining it to a child, without using industry jargon.
...and now you know why I include all these pop culture or sports references when I teach. [Academic Research]​

Spaced Retrieval

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​Trying to cram for an exam is not an effective learning method. Family Reunion can be overwhelming, and you can feel like you missed everything. The research shows that learning new ideas and abstract concepts require Neural Consolidation. It takes time for your brain to make these connections. That's why you went to school everyday. That's why Onward BOLD is 6 sessions, and not one day.

How to do it? Use the 1-3-5 method. Review and rewrite your top ahas 1 day after you get home, then 3 days later, then 5 days after that.
...see? anchoring spaced retrieval to the 1-3-5! [Academic Research]​

So here's to your learning and applying it to better your life and your business. Cheers!
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