431. Get 10X Better at Anything with Scott H Young

I was thrilled to welcome back Scott H. Young, a renowned writer, programmer, and avid learner. Scott is here to discuss his latest book, "Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery."This book dives deep into the principles of mastering new skills and achieving continuous improvement in any field.Key Topics Discussed:Introduction to "Get Better at Anything": Scott provides an overview of his new book and its structure, highlighting the three main parts: Learning from others (See), Learning from practice (Do), and Learning from experience and feedback (Feedback).Maxim 1 - Learn from the Best: The importance of identifying and learning from top performers in your field. Scott shares practical tips on how to approach and benefit from their expertise.Maxim 2 - Practice Deliberately: Scott explains the concept of deliberate practice and how it differs from regular practice. He offers actionable advice on how to structure your practice sessions for maximum improvement.Maxim 3 - Embrace Feedback: The role of feedback in the learning process and how to effectively incorporate it into your routine. Scott discusses strategies for seeking and utilizing feedback to refine your skills.Show Notes:Website: www.scotthyoung.comTimestamps(2:02) - Interview Start: Catching Up with Scott H. Young(3:00) - Difference Between 'Ultra Learning' and 'Get Better at Anything'(4:54) - Importance of Learning from Others(6:13) - Motivation from Seeing Others Succeed(8:00) - Why Success is a Better Teacher than Failure(10:18) - Problem Solving as Search in Entrepreneurship(12:30) - Variability in Practice for Skill Improvement(15:23) - Creativity Begins with Copying(18:49) - Deliberate Practice and the Role of Coaches(21:04) - Managing Cognitive Load in Learning(24:25) - Benefits and Limits of Variability in Practice(27:01) - Online Poker Players and Data-Driven Learning(30:17) - Data-Driven Marketing vs. Traditional Marketing(33:10) - Learning Plateaus and Breaking Through Them(36:11) - Difficulty Sweet Spot and Flow State(39:19) - Anxiety and Performance in High-Stress Situations(42:22) - Exposure Therapy and Overcoming Fears(45:12) - Importance of Regular Exposure for Reducing Fear(47:03) - Experts as Teachers: Challenges and Solutions(50:00) - Asking for Stories Instead of Advice(52:19) - Applying Storytelling in Hiring Processes(54:51) - Unlearning Bad Habits and Making Progress(1:00:00) - Balancing Seeing, Doing, and Feedback in Learning(1:01:30) - Closing Remarks and Scott H. Young's Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.