OdysseasYears ago, my reading changed forever. I stumbled upon 'How to Read a Book' by Mortimer Adler, and it revealed how passive I let my learning become...
Since then, I always keep a pencil in hand as I dive into a book.
It's my beacon in the dark.
It guides me through the author's ideas. It helps me arrange my thinking. It keeps my analysis precise.
The result? I can close the covers of ANY book with satisfaction, knowing I did my best to squeeze out its rich insight. My learning has never felt better.
This is a collection of my favourite techniques. After years of experimentation, these few have stood the test of time.
Though simple, they're priceless tools in my reading, and I hope they can serve you in your own journey.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:48 Passive Reading 00:48-1:47 How I Read Actively 1:47-2:57 Rephrasing to Understand 2:57-4:13 Ask Questions, Find Answers 4:13-5:17 Margin Numbers 5:17-7:00 Underlining (and how to use it properly) 7:00-7:44 Newsletter Announcement! 7:44-9:26 The Power of Connections 9:26-11:16 Chapter Summaries 11:16-11:40 What Do You Do?
6 Note Techniques to Dissect Any BookOdysseas2024-04-01 | Years ago, my reading changed forever. I stumbled upon 'How to Read a Book' by Mortimer Adler, and it revealed how passive I let my learning become...
Since then, I always keep a pencil in hand as I dive into a book.
It's my beacon in the dark.
It guides me through the author's ideas. It helps me arrange my thinking. It keeps my analysis precise.
The result? I can close the covers of ANY book with satisfaction, knowing I did my best to squeeze out its rich insight. My learning has never felt better.
This is a collection of my favourite techniques. After years of experimentation, these few have stood the test of time.
Though simple, they're priceless tools in my reading, and I hope they can serve you in your own journey.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:48 Passive Reading 00:48-1:47 How I Read Actively 1:47-2:57 Rephrasing to Understand 2:57-4:13 Ask Questions, Find Answers 4:13-5:17 Margin Numbers 5:17-7:00 Underlining (and how to use it properly) 7:00-7:44 Newsletter Announcement! 7:44-9:26 The Power of Connections 9:26-11:16 Chapter Summaries 11:16-11:40 What Do You Do?Handwriting Changes EverythingOdysseas2024-10-18 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-00:52 Why I Abandoned Digital Notes 00:52-2:03 Slowness means quality 2:03-3:50 Save yourself from mistakes 3:50-5:20 Ritual and aesthetics 5:20-6:28 Portability 6:28-7:23 Distraction-free environment 7:23-9:45 Integrate with Obsidian + Digital notes 9:45-12:01 Pens and notebooksI Take Too Many NotesOdysseas2024-10-12 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/Odysseas . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:00 Stress and boredom 1:00-3:15 Independence in notes 3:15-5:20 Rely on emotions 5:20-6:51 Note quotes 6:51-8:40 Books as long-term projects 8:40-10:05 Is it even a problem? 10:05-10:38 Newsletter
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-2:45 My struggle with originality 2:45-3:05 It's not just for writers 3:05-6:21 Consume widely and uniquely 6:21-11:55 Allow time to think 11:55-16:37 Live first, create after 16:37-18:00 Creation inspires unique ideas 18:00-21:34 Mix your passions 21:34-22:15 What do you do?7 Reading Mistakes You OverlookOdysseas2024-09-19 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:41 Uncommon mistakes 00:41-2:30 Resisting Fiction 2:30-5:36 Sacrificing quality for volume 5:36-7:24 Listening to Youtubers* 7:24-9:35 Avoiding action with practical books 9:35-11:20 Intellectual Pride 11:20-14:27 Slicing fiction up 14:27-16:50 Expecting too much with hard books 16:50-17:14 Your past mistakesToo Many Interests, Not Enough TimeOdysseas2024-09-12 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:28 Anti-hustle time management 1:28-2:46 "I have no energy" 2:46-5:21 Working around energy levels 5:21-7:20 Calm versus busy periods 7:20-13:28 How money can buy time 13:28-14:58 Take a break 14:58-18:59 Time for loved ones AND hobbies 18:59-21:05 Sacrifice some hobbies so others can thrive 21:05-23:20 Hobby seasons 23:20-25:56 Shorten, don't eliminate 25:56-28:54 Quality practice 28:54-33:40 Quickfire tipsMindful ConsumptionOdysseas2024-09-12 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/Odysseas . You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:25 The infinite content flood 1:25-2:13 The philosophy of mindful consumption 1:25-4:14 Fake productivity (and how to end it) 4:14-6:52 How to consume with intention 6:52-8:32 Why to take notes 8:32-13:13 How to take SMART notes 13:13-17:50 Archiving your notes 17:50-20:28 Revisit your knowledge 20:28-21:22 Final word
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:02 Feedback and humility in learning 1:02-1:47 The Feynman Technique 1:47-4:00 The man behind it all 4:00-5:20 Step 1 - Study 5:20-8:02 Step 2 - Teach 8:02-8:31 Step 3 - Reflect 8:31-9:28 Step 4 - Revisit 9:28-10:39 Step 5 (bonus) - Simplify 10:39-11:35 Quicker version 11:35-12:00 Do what is best for youHow to Start a New Hobby (and make it stick)Odysseas2024-08-22 | The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/odysseas08241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium!
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For pro sprinters, the start of the race can seal their fate.
It can give them the glory of the gold medal, or strike them with a disappointing 7th place finish.
Your hobbies are the same. It sounds easy to start fresh, but there's many dangers lurking in the days and weeks to follow.
Pride pushes you down.
Isolation makes you apathetic.
And influencers manipulate you even before you can make the decision for yourself.
Here I share some lessons from my own failures in picking up new skills, so you can save yourself the pain of a dead end and the cost of unused tools.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:13 The starting line matters 1:13-2:54 Are you being manipulated? 2:54-4:20 Does it add to your life, or subtract? 4:20-5:48 Be careful of 'influencers' 5:48-8:45 Equipment - overspending versus being cheap 8:45-10:35 Direction - the most valuable investment 10:35-13:25 Analysis paralysis - the curse of too much info 13:25-16:50 How I stay resilient during struggle 16:50-18:28 The danger of isolation 18:28-19:09 The 30-second reflection technique 19:09-20:46 Put skin in the game 20:46-21:19 Tell me about you
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Learning is a hobby, and every hobby needs good tools.
They're not a crutch. They're not an excuse. They're not downstream from mindless consumerism.
Good tools should ENHANCE your work and not distract from it.
In this list, I have filtered through all the pointless crap I have bought over the years and shared the items that PROVED themselves to me.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:40 Tools Matter 00:40-4:30 Desks - Back health and comfortable work 4:30-5:59 Alarms - Why smart features suck 5:59-7:14 Book stand - Smooth note-taking 7:14-8:26 Desk organizer - Declutter for a clear mind 8:26-9:35 Pens and paper - Keep them everywhere 9:35-11:45 Second monitor - Instant breathing room 11:45-12:30 Laptop stand - Cheaper alternative 12:30-15:09 Whiteboard - Write, plan and visualize 15:09-15:59 What do you suggest?
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Writing is tough. Everyone wants to do it, but only a few can bear the struggle, doubt and failure it will test you with.
There's many techniques out there used by expert writers to find joy in their craft, stay consistent and push through the darker days.
None are miracle pills to solve it all. None are easy to find. And to search for all of them is beyond this video.
What I can offer is a look at the writing routine.
All of the most famous novelists, poets and thinkers of past ages have had a writing routine.
It was, and continues to be, a foundation in which the writing habit can unravel to produce works of greatness.
Some are weird, some are mild and others are plain crazy.
But the routine will remain a loyal friend to fall back on whenever life gets busy and you are knocked out your flow.
Here, I share my own routine and what I think about as I approach each step, so that hopefully you may be inspired to design your own -one that serves you in your road ahead.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:45 Writing is hard 00:45-2:32 Why a writing routine matters 2:32-3:33 What do I write about? 3:33-6:10 How I make new ideas 6:10-8:48 A starting point you can steal 8:48-10:46 Planning, structure, clarity 10:46-11:50 When is the best time to write? 11:50-12:40 Walk, write, and walk again 12:40-13:22 Interruptions and flow state 13:22-19:20 How I edit for a polished final draft 19:20-20:24 Publishing mindsetHow to Make Hobbies MeaningfulOdysseas2024-07-29 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS
Why do you fall out of touch with your hobbies?
Why do they frustrate you instead of filling you with energy?
Why do they feel pointless at times?
Creative people recognize just how much life has to offer them. There's a rainbow of crafts, skills and hobbies to explore, and we want a slice of everything.
But it's not the pretty image you imagine.
There's hard work, struggle and self-doubt on the way.
It get's hard enough that it feels pointless sometimes. Not just a 'bad day,' but a hopeless trial with no real purpose behind it.
That's where the Self-Determination Theory steps in. This is an idea in psychology that explains why we do what we do, and how to make it MATTER to us.
I apply the three pillars of this idea to your hobbies, so that they can serve you in your quest for fulfilment, happiness and true meaning.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:00 Self-determination theory 1:00-2:32 Autonomy 2:32-5:08 Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation 5:08-7:42 Are you being manipulated? 7:42-10:44 How to know if you have autonomy 10:44-11:10 Competence 11:10-13:32 The pain of failure 13:32-14:38 Why skill matters 14:38-16:33 When pride toppled me 16:33-18:02 Are you pushing too hard? 18:02-21:05 Feedback is everything 21:05-25:52 Where to find feedback 25:52-27:16 Relatedness 27:16-29:22 How I find connection in my hobbies 29:22-31:36 Competition keeps us sharp 31:36-32:09 What do you do?How to Design a Reading PlanOdysseas2024-07-12 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS
When I left school, I felt lost. I wanted to learn by myself, free from any deadlines, exams or constraints, but I had no idea how to do it on my own.
I love structure in my learning. It frees a weight off my shoulders, and instead of being overwhelmed by decisions, I can focus on the reading itself.
That's where reading plans come in.
Reading plans are a list of books which help you achieve a set goal/
They can be long or short, easy or difficult, general or obscure -the path is totally yours to define.
Here I look at why reading plans are so valuable for those with ordered personalities, and how you can make your own.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-1:10 Feeling lost 1:10-2:28 Value of reading plans 2:28-6:13 Pre-made plans 6:13-6:48 Build your own 6:48-8:45 Step 1 - Set goals 8:45-13:10 "I don't know what to read about" 13:10-13:45 Step 1 in action 13:45-14:35 Step 2 - Decide on length 14:35-17:27 Step 3 - Research books 17:27-19:49 Step 4 - Refine choices 19:49-20:45 Step 5 - Order the books 20:45-23:11 Some tips to help you succeedAnti-Hustle LearningOdysseas2024-06-30 | Hustle culture has infected our reading lives.
The need for 'optimization' and hyper-productivity comes with good intentions, but often fails to deliver on its promises -that you'll learn more, and faster.
But with all these cheats, hacks and workarounds, are we sacrificing the substance behind our learning? The real effort behind the wisdom?
Are book summaries long enough to teach you? Are fancy AI tools a distraction from the real work? Are all the newsletters, podcasts and videos mindless clutter?
I look at the dangers of the hustle mindset in our learning lives, and because I never leave you hanging, offer some more mindful, fulfilling approaches.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-3:24 Hustle Culture, Self-Improvement and Learning 3:24-5:45 Why it Fails You 5:45-6:38 Why Bother Changing? 6:38-8:39 The Mindful Approach: Writing 8:39-9:47 Online vs Physical Notes 9:47-11:42 The Power of a Second Read 11:42-13:14 Reflection 13:14-16:46 Teach What You LearnReading Goals Screw You OverOdysseas2024-06-14 | Reading goals are everywhere -but do they work?
The self-improvement community loves them, speedreading gurus almost worship them, and even Goodreads has its yearly reading challenge.
The idea behind a reading goal is great, but the philosophy behind them falters: volume is the ultimate aim, and that's how you sabotage good reading.
If your goal is wisdom, perspective and new insight, then trying to maximise the number of books you read makes little sense.
What about reflection, note-taking and all the other slow processes that go a long way for your learning? Traditional reading goals overlook these and leave you struggling to keep up.
This video offers three ways you can change your reading goals to make them serve you in a more productive way.
One that encourages thoughtful reading, whether it's slow or fast.
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-00:36 Reading Goals 00:36-1:25 Hidden Danger 1:25-3:40 Are They Smart Goals? 3:40-4:24 Big Dense Books 4:24-5:32 Slow Notes for Strong Learning 5:32-6:23 Solution 1 - Time over Numbers 6:23-7:32 Solution 2 - Include All Learning 7:32-10:05 Solution 3 - Reading Plan 10:05-10:29 What Do You Do?How I Write 1000 Words Per Day (almost)Odysseas2024-06-02 | My goal this year is to become a better writer. There are no 'hacks' in this journey -the only fruit comes from consistent daily practice.
It's not the only mark of success, but volume matters. It's how you practice new techniques, learn from your mistakes and get a deeper understanding of the craft.
Over the past year or so, I have built myself a solid writing habit that helps me bash out 1000 words most days. It's not perfect. It never will be. And yet, in the long-run, it's going to pay off in my skill as a writer.
Here I share eight tips that helped me build this habit, and I hope even one can become a valuable new tool in your own approach. Enjoy.
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-1:35 Testimony 1:35-2:22 Tip 1 - Track Word Count 2:22-4:34 Quantity Isn't Everything 4:34-6:08 Tip 2 - Write On Your Phone 6:08-8:27 Tip 3 - Write Different Styles 8:27-10:21 Tip 4 - Write What You Love 10:21-11:56 Tip 5 - Plan Future Writing 11:56-15:03 Tip 6 - Write in Public 15:03-15:27 Newsletter 15:27-18:06 Tip 7 - Quick First Draft to Beat Perfectionism 18:06-19:40 Tip 8 - Walk, Write, Walk AgainHow to Write a Mini-EssayOdysseas2024-05-12 | The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/odysseas05241
Mini-Essays are a style of note that blends speed and novelty with the depth you need to understand ideas.
They're an invaluable tool not only for exploring your curiosity, but also for putting in the reps for your writing habit. Write just one or two every day, and in a year, you'll be unrecognizable from the writer you once were.
But how do you get started?
Mini-Essays are a unique format, so it can be tricky to get stuck in. This video offers some rough direction for writing your own, for whatever goals you have. We're all different, and mini-essays have to reflect this by staying flexible, fun and tailor-fit to your approach.
Here I cover: -Four rules to keep your mini-essays useful (and not a pain in the ass to manage). -Techniques to write an enticing intro. -Tips for writing the body text in a clear and logical way. -How you can wrap it up with a punchy conclusion. -How you can use storytelling to write mini-essays that make you feel.
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-00:27 Mini Essays 00:27-1:16 Personalized Writing 1:16-8:26 The Four Rules of Mini-Essays 8:26-9:04 The Three-Part Structure 9:04-10:35 What Makes a Good Intro? 10:35-13:15 Steal These Intro Styles 13:15-16:10 Writing the Body Text 16:10-17:47 Writing a Powerful Conclusion 17:47-18:03 Newsletter Plug 18:03-20:35 Using Storytelling in Mini-Essays (Story Notes) 20:35-23:43 Storytelling Examples 23:43-23:59 OutroObsidian: The King of Learning Tools (FULL GUIDE + SETUP)Odysseas2024-04-24 | Obsidian has been the centerpiece of my self-education for 10 months now, proving itself as the perfect outlet for my reading, writing and thinking.
By combining mini-essays with the Zettelkasten system, I've created a workflow which fits my learning like a glove, and I hope it'll work the same for you.
Here, notes go beyond mere online post-it notes.
They're opportunities to learn, to practice writing, to store big ideas and to serve your future projects in any creative endeavor you love.
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00:00-00:16 Intro 00:16-2:23 Avoiding Toxic Perfectionism 2:23-2:53 My Testimony 2:53-4:22 The Zettelkasten 4:22-5:12 The Value of Being Slow 5:12-6:25 Instant Feedback 6:25-9:14 Perfect Idea Storage 9:14-10:22 The Power to Remix Ideas 10:22-14:00 Your Personal Writing Assistant 14:00-20:34 Folder Setup + How to Tag 20:34-22:30 Important Settings 22:30-24:03 Note Template 24:03-24:58 Creating a New Note 24:58-35:38 Writing a Note (Start-to-Finish) 35:38-36:26 Ask Me AnythingMy Reading Strategy for Maximum InsightOdysseas2024-03-25 | How do I get the most out of my books?
This question has loomed over me forever.
For many years, through experimentation, failure and frustration, I've searched for the best approach to reading.
This strategy is the product.
It keeps my reading habit consistent and free from pointless friction. It helps me analyse each book and absorb all the insight within. It offers an outlet to get creative and practice my writing skill.
Throughout the process, you'll see many tried and tested principles to support your learning.
Creating systems. The Feynman Technique. Short-feedback loops.. to name a few.
Though simple, they're the backbone of a proper self-education, one that will leave you well-read and satisfied with the result.
There's no room for bullshit in this strategy either.
No complicated flowcharts, no guru speedreading, and no lazy 'hacks.'
It will take time and effort. Lots of it.
But the reward is real wisdom. A step closer to being a polymath. A life of curiosity, perspective and achievement.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:40 No BS Book Analysis 00:40-1:20 How I Choose Books - 1 1:20-3:09 Great Works of the Western World 3:09-4:01 How I Choose Books - 2 4:01-6:17 How I Read 6:17-7:05 Book Analysis 7:05-7:57 The Value of Slow Reading 7:57-9:48 An Outlet for Writing Practice 9:48-12:13 Long-Term Investments 12:13-13:00 Note-Taking Walkthrough 13:00-15:06 Building Your Personal Knowledge Bank 15:06-16:18 Note Structure + Mini-Essays 16:18-16:49 ConclusionSame Book, New WisdomOdysseas2024-03-22 | ...The Great Works of Western TraditionOdysseas2024-03-19 | ...How to Manage Multiple InterestsOdysseas2024-03-17 | How can you deal with too many interests? How can you juggle many hobbies at once?
This was one of my worst struggles. I'd jump from skill to skill, hobby to hobby, business plan to business plan.. all for little success in anything. But over years of experimentation, I've settled at a fine balance.
You CAN pursue many interests AND make progress in each.
With some careful decisions, sacrifices and time-management techniques, it's possible for you to become a well-rounded person. One who satisfied every aspect of their curiosity and achieves success in many faculties of life.
If you see the 'Renaissance Man' or 'Polymath' as an ideal worth labouring towards, then you'll benefit from this balance.
This video is everything I've learned in my own journey, for staying focused enough to progress all while branching out to build a diverse skill stack.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:30 We Are Generalists 00:30-1:20 The Danger of Many Interests 1:20-2:45 My Testimony 2:45-4:13 Choosing What Matters 4:13-5:15 Time Management 5:15-7:20 Design Your Plan 7:20-8:35 Defer to the Future 8:35-10:28 Reframe, Don't Replace 10:28-12:30 Avoiding Creative Jealousy 12:30-14:25 Can You Push Through the Struggle? 14:25-14:29 What's Your Best Advice?Why I Embrace Bad ResultsOdysseas2024-03-16 | Credit to @beao.art on IG for the sketches clip instagram.com/beao.artCrushing the Fear of FailureOdysseas2024-03-15 | ...Overcoming Impostor SyndromeOdysseas2024-03-13 | ...How I Stay Consistent With ReadingOdysseas2024-03-12 | ...6 Cheap Investments to Upgrade Your LearningOdysseas2024-03-10 | Strong learning starts in your mind, but you can still use tools to make it easier and more effective.
Over the years I've been reading and writing, I have found 6 tools that change how I work. No gimmicks. No consumerism. But real, quality supplements to my learning.
And the best part is their price. For a small investment, you gain a lifelong asset in your self-education.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:14 Cheap Investments 00:14-1:30 Item 1 1:30-3:40 Item 2 3:40-4:28 Item 3 4:28-6:11 Item 4 6:11-7:07 Tip for Wise Investments 7:07-8:13 Item 5 8:13-12:38 'Item' 6 12:38-13:08 Do You Have Any I Missed?The Importance of a Wide SkillsetOdysseas2024-03-09 | ...Steal This Tip For Engaging StorytellingOdysseas2024-03-08 | ...Book Stacking Will Double Your Reading VolumeOdysseas2024-03-06 | ...Avoid This Stupid Reading Mistake I Made...Odysseas2024-03-05 | ...Mini Essays: The Ultimate Learning ToolOdysseas2024-03-03 | About 8 months ago, I started using mini-essays as the core of my note-taking. I'll never turn back.
I like to take my time with books, analyse their points and take time to write about them. It's high effort, sure, but the knowledge you get in return is priceless.
Mini-essays have been my best friend in this journey. They help me understand hard books, remember big ideas and form interesting connections, all with 30 minutes of time here and there.
And that's only half the value. By writing mini-essays, I kill two birds with one stone. I'm on a journey to become a better writer, and these notes are a perfect way to practice writing and find my voice. Not bad, right?
In this video, I talk about how and why you might add mini-essays to your workflow to take learning to the next level.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:40 What Are They? 00:40-1:45 How I Use Them + Example 1:45-2:40 High Effort, High Reward 2:40-6:00 How Mini-Essays Help You Learn 6:00-8:00 How to Become a Great Writer 8:00-9:06 Boost Writing Output 9:06-10:27 Make Writing Addictive 10:27-12:36 Build a Bank of Ideas 12:36-15:38 How and Where to Start 15:38-16:04 Last NoteA Simple Trick to Clearer WritingOdysseas2024-03-02 | ...How to Analyze Any BookOdysseas2024-03-01 | ...The Best Prompt for Understanding FictionOdysseas2024-02-28 | ...Building a Wide SkillsetOdysseas2024-02-26 | ...How to Read Hard BooksOdysseas2024-02-25 | In your journey through great literature, you'll meet hard books.
Philosophy, fiction, poetry -whatever it is, they'll challenge you well. Sometimes too well.
It's easy to get frustrated. No matter how hard you try, you can't understand what they're saying.
Maybe it's something new. Maybe the writing is cryptic and confusing. Maybe their ideas go deeper than you can handle.
This 2-part strategy lets you reach the end of any hard book, but also understand it better.
It's not easy. It's not quick. But the reward in wisdom is so worth it.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:40 Beat Hard Books 00:40-1:08 Harsh Truth 1:08-1:42 The Solution (Step 1) 1:42-3:32 Why This Works 3:32-4:37 The Solution (Step 2) 4:37-5:22 Build a Frame 5:22-5:56 Define an Outline 5:56-6:57 How I Avoid Burnout 6:57-7:47 It Only Gets BetterEffortless Tip to Read 2x MoreOdysseas2024-02-24 | ...How to Have Shower Thoughts EVERYWHEREOdysseas2024-02-23 | ...Whats the Best Education for You?Odysseas2024-02-21 | ...Reading and Writing are the Ultimate Skill StackOdysseas2024-02-20 | ...Become A Renaissance Man With 3 Hours/DayOdysseas2024-02-18 | Reaching the ideal of the 'Renaissance Man,' the well-rounded polymath, you don't need to pour in copious amounts of work.
All it takes is three hours a day.
Three hours of focused time will change you forever. Each hour goes to improving a different part of yourself.
Hour 1 is for your health. All the greatest men in history trained their body just as much as their mind. Strength and intelligence were two sides of the same coin. You'll find training you love, and see your athletic side rise to new heights, making the foundation for a long, happy and energetic life.
Hour 2 is for your mind. A proper education is the cornerstone of every polymath, and that means letting your curiosity guide you. Consume. Learn. Discuss. Dive into books. Explore new ideas. Listen to others. This hour is for all things learning, and it's your chance to find what makes your life meaningful.
Hour 3 is for creating. Every great writer, thinker and philosopher spent ages learning, but we only remember them for their creative output. You can stand among them with one hour a day. Find a creative hobby you love, and over time, you'll be producing masterpieces that make you proud.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00-00:57 Your 3-Hour Success Plan 00:57-3:09 Hour 1 - Train 3:09-4:56 Hour 2 - Consume 4:56-8:38 Hour 3 - Create 8:38-9:16 RecapHow I Write 1000 Words (almost) Every DayOdysseas2024-02-17 | ...Old Books are a Goldmine of WisdomOdysseas2024-02-16 | ...How to Slow Down in a Busy WorldOdysseas2024-02-14 | ...Why You Have to Keep ConsumingOdysseas2024-02-12 | ...How to Analyze a Book - 101Odysseas2024-02-11 | Any book can be beaten with a strong analysis. It may not be easy. It may not be quick. And yet, the result justifies it: true wisdom, new perspective and a chance to learn more about the world.
Not every book deserves an analysis, but when it does, these are five steps you can apply to squeeze every good idea out.
First, build a mental map. This is 'prereading' or 'skimming,' where you form a rough idea of the book's structure and how it approaches the topic of interest.
Second, keep a pencil close. Writing smart notes is half the story in a strong analysis. By marking up a book, you remember more and are pushed to engage more deeply. Questions, answers, connections and your own thoughts should litter the pages as your mind spins into action.
Third, write clever notes. If you're not used to writing in books, or at all, it can be intimidating to start. Some helpful pointers on *what* to write are a great start.
Fourth, create chapter summaries. This is how you package your favorite ideas at the end. You use the back pages, or even a notebook, to distil all the best insights from the book. It's handy, organized and sets you up for archiving.
Fifth, you archive the best ideas. It's a shame to read great books and forget the perspectives that changed you most. And you can't carry around 100 notebooks either... That's where the 'second brain' comes in. This is an archive where ALL your best notes are stored. It's like your personal bank of knowledge, one that can last a lifetime and will only get better with age.
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