Hi Reader,

In this email, I want to zoom out a bit and reflect on some of the top resources I (re-)read and watched recently, that have helped me learn faster and think better.
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THING #1 (essay): Augmenting Long-term Memory​

This is one of my all-time favorites. Physicist Michael Nielsen goes very in-depth into his system for learning, understanding and remembering research in an unfamiliar field. This essay gave me the insight that a reliable memory is really fundamental to our thinking, and that it cannot be replaced by a quick google search.
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THING #2 (article): Mental models​

Mental models are frameworks that simplify complex situations, so that we can understand the world better, and make informed long-term decisions. In this article, Julian Shapiro explains how Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others have unlocked the ‘God mode’ in the game of life, by mastering mental model thinking.

I love it because it’s super actionable, and leaves you a better thinker and decision-maker.

THING #3 (article + podcast): How to Learn Faster and Unlock Your Superpower​

In this podcast, and the accompanying article, Jim Kwik tells his story. He suffered a head injury at the age of 5, and had to live with a ‘slow brain’ (as he calls it himself) ever since. Trying to keep up with his peers in university forced him to find a way to really learn faster despite the limits of his brain. Jim really did discover a fool-proof method for learning faster, which he describes in the article, and on which he has trained people like Richard Branson, Jim Carrey and Will Smith. Inspiring read.
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THING #4 (article): Building Productive Habits​

Last year I met Thomas Frank in an online course. I’ve been following him ever since, as his advice on productivity, learning, and systems thinking is priceless. He mostly shares his content in videos, but personally I really like this written article on building productive habits. He explains why it’s a myth that it takes only 21 days to form a new habit, and why you should use your internal “If-Then” logic instead to successfully keep a habit.
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THING #5 (article): How to Build a Memory Palace​

Memory palaces are an incredibly powerful technique for remembering lots of information. The ancient Greeks used it to remember hour long speeches, and it was recently popularized by the new Sherlock Holmes. I personally used the technique to remember Chinese characters. In this detailed article, memory expert Anthony Metivier explains how you can build your memory palace.
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THING #6 (video): How to study for exams - Evidence-based revision tips​

This is an absolute classic when it comes to learning better. World-famous YouTuber Ali Abdaal explains the study techniques that got him through medical school, ranking first at Cambridge University, while running his influencer business on the side.
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BONUS THING (infographic): Putting Time In Perspective​

Sometimes we get so lost in day-to-day work, that we really need to step back to zoom out and put things in perspective. This infographic by Tim Urban from WaitButWhy does exactly that, starting with the last 24 hours and ending with the age of the universe. I can assure you you’re not thinking about the thing that was stressing you out anymore by the time you reach the end.

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👉 What has been the #1 resource that has recently helped you learn or think better?

Hit reply and let me know.

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Dom

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