{"id":107,"date":"2019-08-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agentskills2.dvsrvr.in\/?p=107"},"modified":"2019-08-08T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T06:00:00","slug":"learning-how-to-learn-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agentskills2.dvsrvr.in\/?p=107","title":{"rendered":"Learning How to Learn | Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

Procrastinating is robbing your future.<\/em><\/p>\n

Last week, we talked about the \u201clearning pyramid\u201d and how we don\u2019t retain much information by simply listening or reading about new ideas or concepts.<\/p>\n

The way to thoroughly learn a concept is to take action on what you\u2019ve learned.\u00a0 You\u2019ve got to start DOING!<\/p>\n

Beyond that, if you want to challenge yourself, try teaching the concept to someone else. For example, try explaining the concept of the \u201clearning pyramid\u201d to a friend or your spouse.<\/p>\n

Chances are you\u2019ll mess up at first.\u00a0 But don\u2019t worry!\u00a0 Making mistakes is part of the process. \u00a0Just go back and study the material further.\u00a0 Try to focus and concentrate on retaining the information.\u00a0 This isn\u2019t easy in our distraction-filled world, but that\u2019s life, folks.\u00a0 Learning is a struggle.<\/p>\n

When you can clearly teach a concept to someone else, you now KNOW the information.\u00a0 Through the struggle of learning, the new information is now hard-wired into your brain, which has physically formed new neuro-transmitters and connections.<\/p>\n

Just like a physical workout, your mental workout can be painful.\u00a0 Do you want bigger or more toned biceps?\u00a0 You can read all about how to do bicep curls properly, but the act of reading doesn\u2019t do much. You\u2019ve got to DO them.<\/p>\n

To train your brain, accept the pain.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

By the way, all of the above was included in last week\u2019s post.\u00a0 However, by repeating it in a slightly different way, you probably now understand it better than before.<\/p>\n

Spaced repetition is another important concept to understand when it comes to learning.\u00a0 This gives those neuro-transmitters a chance to reset and build upon what they\u2019ve already retained.<\/p>\n

Which do you think is better?\u00a0 Going to the gym for three hours once per week, or going for one hour, three times per week?\u00a0 The answer is obvious, and it\u2019s the exact same concept.<\/p>\n

If you really want to build knowledge and skills, it requires revisiting the information several times.\u00a0 Our brains actually pay LESS attention the first time we experience something new.\u00a0 You\u2019ll learn noticeably more the second and third time you focus on any topic.<\/p>\n

Studies have proven that your focused learning sessions should be between 30 and 90 minutes.\u00a0 Anything less is not enough to solidify the information, and more is too much for the brain to retain.<\/p>\n

I strongly suggest that you make an \u2018Appointment with Yourself\u2019 for your learning sessions.\u00a0 This means you time block a specific time to do the work, you turn off all distractions (just as you would if you had an appointment with anyone else), and you concentrate 100% of your energy on learning the topic at hand.<\/p>\n

Another important learning concept is to go deep vs. wide.\u00a0 Concentrate on thoroughly learning one subject, rather than trying to learn a little bit about a wide range of disconnected topics. \u00a0This just causes confusions and you won\u2019t retain ANYTHING, so what\u2019s the point?<\/p>\n

Avoid subjecting your brain to all kinds of non-purposeful, unimportant information.\u00a0 This actually stunts the learning process, and your ability to retain anything, which is obviously counter-productive, and can cause you to quit trying.<\/p>\n

Having a purpose to your learning is important!\u00a0 Ask yourself, \u201cWhat is the end goal for me learning this information?\u201d\u00a0 And be as specific as possible.\u00a0 For example, why should you care about the \u201clearning pyramid\u201d?<\/p>\n

\u201cTo make more money,\u201d is a lousy answer because it is completely disconnected.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a good answer:<\/p>\n

\u201cBy understanding the process of learning better, I\u2019ll be able to make better use of my time, learn more things faster, put those things into action, improve my skills, and thereby serve my clients better.\u00a0 This will improve my overall job satisfaction, and ultimately, I\u2019ll make more money.\u201d<\/p>\n

When you have a clear focus for learning, your brain will filter out distractions from the constant bombardment of useless information that is constantly swirling around every one of us.\u00a0 Without a clear focus, it won\u2019t.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to decide what to focus on, and this may be a new skill in itself that you need to develop.\u00a0 That\u2019s because our school system has inadvertently trained us NOT to have a natural curiosity about things.\u00a0 You were told what to study and what was going to be on the test.\u00a0 The goal was to provide the correct answers to already-known solutions, as opposed to discovering anything new.<\/p>\n

You need to stoke your natural childlike curiosity that is stored deep inside you!\u00a0 Start questioning everything.\u00a0 Stop looking for the quick one-word answers and instead seek out a deeper understanding.<\/p>\n

If you want to differentiate yourself as a talented, deeply knowledgeable, highly skilled REALTOR\u00ae, devote yourself to a course of continuous learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve lost your spark for learning, the most important thing you can do in your life is to get it back, my friend.\u00a0 The best time to do that might have been twenty years ago.\u00a0 The second best time?<\/p>\n

Now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait another five years, look back, and say to yourself, \u201cI wish I had started five years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014Coach Ted<\/p>\n

I teach GOOD REALTORS\u00ae how to become GREAT REALTORS\u00ae, with a simple, step-by-step, logical, easy-to-follow, easy-to-implement, inspirational program that requires zero interpretation.<\/p>\n

Ted Greenhough
\nAgent Skills Real Estate Training<\/a>
\nKnowledge + Action = Skill<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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