Learn Better by Ulrich Boser Summary
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Revolutionize how you learn anything with "Learn Better" - the science-backed guide that shatters the myth of innate intelligence. Dean Robert Pianta praises how it transforms education's complexity into six actionable steps, proving reflection often trumps practice in mastering new skills.
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The Learning Revolution: Why Most of What We Know About Learning Is Wrong
Imagine a struggling elementary school student who couldn't solve a simple division problem when called upon by his teacher. That student was Ulrich Boser, who later transformed from academic underachiever to Ivy League graduate by discovering effective learning techniques. His journey reveals a startling truth: most of what we believe about learning is wrong. Despite our information-saturated world, we've never been taught how to learn effectively. The techniques that actually work-like retrieval practice and spaced repetition-remain underutilized, while ineffective methods like rereading and highlighting persist. This disconnect costs us dearly in an era where learning agility has become the ultimate career currency. The good news? Mastery isn't about innate talent-it's about process. And that process can be learned.
Finding Your Why: The Value of Personal Connection
Target and Develop: The Power of Focused Goals and Structured Practice
Extend: Learning Through Application and Real-World Projects
Relate: Seeing the Big Picture Through Patterns and Connections
Rethink: The Courage to Question What You Know
Learning to Learn: The Ultimate Skill for a Changing World
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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