Learning How To Learn - Become an Expert in Just About Anything

Name: Learning How To Learn - Become an Expert in Just About Anything
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ISBN: 9798233588891

Bruce Prins

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Bruce Prins
31 May 2024

Educational psychology; Open learning, home learning, distance education; Memory improvement & thinking techniques

Do you believe that intelligence is fixed? Think again.

Whether you are a student struggling to retain information, a professional trying to upskill in a rapidly changing world, or simply someone who wants to learn a new language or hobby, the ability to learn effectively is the single most valuable skill you can master.

In Learning How to Learn, Bruce Prins debunks the myth that some people are just ""born smart"" and reveals the science behind how our brains actually work. Drawing on concepts like neuroplasticity, he shows that your brain is a muscle that can be strengthened, adapted, and improved at any age.

This practical guide will teach you how to:

Understand your specific learning style (Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, or Kinaesthetic) and how to use it to absorb information faster. Move beyond rote memorization with powerful techniques like the Feynman Technique, Mind Mapping, Dual Coding, and Mnemonic devices. Utilize ""Spaced Repetition"" and ""Retrieval Practice"" to lock information into your long-term memory forever. Overcome the mental blocks that hold you back using behavioral psychology and the ""Pomodoro Technique"" to maintain laser-sharp focus. Navigate the age of Artificial Intelligence by developing the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills that machines can't replace.

From the biology of the brain to the psychology of motivation, this book provides a comprehensive toolkit for becoming an expert in just about anything.

Stop studying harder. Start learning smarter.

By: Bruce Prins
Imprint: Bruce Prins
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9798233588891
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 31 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bruce Prins is an author and operational governance thinker whose work focuses on leadership under pressure, structural discipline, and founder-led organisational performance. With over three decades in hospitality and operational leadership across South Africa and Nigeria, he has worked inside complex, founder-led environments where performance is shaped as much by internal governance as by strategy. His writing explores emotional regulation as operational infrastructure, the psychology of authority, and the systems required for durable performance in high-responsibility settings. He is the author of various works on leadership and operational excellence.