Thank you my brotherhood family, & blessings to you all!
I wanted to share this week a unique learning method called the Feynman Technique (It was named after an American Nobel Prize winner and theoretical physicist named Rich Feynman). This method prioritizes simplicity to create depth of understanding.
The Feynman Technique is a learning framework that enables you to develop a deep understanding of a given topic. It involves 4 key simple steps:
1. Set the Stage
2. ELI5 (Explain it to me like I’m 5)
3. Assess & Study
4. Organize, Convey & Review
Step 1 - Set the Stage
What's the topic you want to learn? Starting with a blank page, write the topic at the top & jot down everything you know about it. Read & research the topic. Add any new learnings or insights as you develop them.
Step 2 - ELI5
Here’s where it gets unique! Attempt to explain the topic to someone who has no base understanding of it. On a blank page, write down everything you know about your topic, but pretend you are explaining it to a child. Use SIMPLE LANGUAGE!
Step 3 - Assess & Study
Reflect on your performance & form an honest assessment. How well were you able to explain the topic to a child? Where did you get frustrated? Where did you turn to jargon? THESE ARE THE GAPS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDING! Read & study more to fill in those specific gaps.
Step 4 - Organize, Convey & Review
Organize your elegant, simple language into a clear, compelling story or narrative. Convey it to a few others, then refine accordingly. Review your new deep understanding of the topic. Remember: SIMPLE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Some of the best entrepreneurs, investors, & thinkers have utilized this technique (whether they know it or not!). Their common genius: The ability to abstract complexity & convey ideas in simple, digestible ways!
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo Da Vinci
Go forth & prosper my friends!
Sincerely,
Bill
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