Mini Essays: The Ultimate Learning Tool Odysseas 2024-03-03 | 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.Newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Robert Henderson Article:robkhenderson.com/p/31-lessons-i-learned-from-thomas?publication_id=800237&post_id=134731673&isFreemail=trueJoin me on X:twitter.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:40 What Are They?00:40-1:45 How I Use Them + Example1:45-2:40 High Effort, High Reward2:40-6:00 How Mini-Essays Help You Learn6:00-8:00 How to Become a Great Writer8:00-9:06 Boost Writing Output9:06-10:27 Make Writing Addictive10:27-12:36 Build a Bank of Ideas12:36-15:38 How and Where to Start15:38-16:04 Last Note
Handwriting Changes Everything Odysseas 2024-10-18 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS-Obsidian setup:youtu.be/hSTy_BInQs8?si=4Ez3dCdQUAOFd8djJoin my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-Jetpens fountain pen video:youtu.be/U9mWKwXfF6s?si=z-mtAUHhmor8jVNJShellshore Drehgriffel video:youtu.be/AjpWJ2Zr1KA?si=o7_XKjPi02o9GGbw-TIMESTAMPS:00:00-00:52 Why I Abandoned Digital Notes00:52-2:03 Slowness means quality2:03-3:50 Save yourself from mistakes3:50-5:20 Ritual and aesthetics5:20-6:28 Portability6:28-7:23 Distraction-free environment7:23-9:45 Integrate with Obsidian + Digital notes9:45-12:01 Pens and notebooks
I Take Too Many Notes Odysseas 2024-10-12 | 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.-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-TIMESTAMPS00:00-1:00 Stress and boredom1:00-3:15 Independence in notes3:15-5:20 Rely on emotions5:20-6:51 Note quotes6:51-8:40 Books as long-term projects8:40-10:05 Is it even a problem?10:05-10:38 Newsletter-This video was sponsored by Brilliant
How to Think Originally Odysseas 2024-09-26 | Try Audionotes for free with https://audionotes.app/?aff=7wjen-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-Tim DeMoss video:youtu.be/S0krJtb8vxI?si=_-dHBurgzeOO_4HwImages used in thumbnail:handwrittenwork.com/inhandwriting/2016/2/27/i-have-no-choice-but-to-revise-TIMESTAMPS00:00-2:45 My struggle with originality2:45-3:05 It's not just for writers3:05-6:21 Consume widely and uniquely6:21-11:55 Allow time to think11:55-16:37 Live first, create after16:37-18:00 Creation inspires unique ideas18:00-21:34 Mix your passions21:34-22:15 What do you do?
7 Reading Mistakes You Overlook Odysseas 2024-09-19 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-Videos on slow learning:youtu.be/8wzyFyB09JYyoutu.be/elx04w1v1Woyoutu.be/eCaOSNxwCswyoutu.be/MvAdBKIcmhAvyoutu.be/hSTy_BInQs8youtu.be/N4YjXJVzoZYVideos on taking actionyoutu.be/s3k_MeqZyk0-TIMESTAMPS00:00-00:41 Uncommon mistakes00:41-2:30 Resisting Fiction2:30-5:36 Sacrificing quality for volume5:36-7:24 Listening to Youtubers*7:24-9:35 Avoiding action with practical books9:35-11:20 Intellectual Pride11:20-14:27 Slicing fiction up14:27-16:50 Expecting too much with hard books16:50-17:14 Your past mistakes
Too Many Interests, Not Enough Time Odysseas 2024-09-12 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-An article on the side-income idea (courtesy of @aidanhelfant )nathanbarry.com/wealth-creationNapping idea original video:youtube.com/shorts/R4vzsLhDDkc?si=XnvIMieF3z7gnVpx- TIMESTAMPS00:00-1:28 Anti-hustle time management1:28-2:46 "I have no energy" 2:46-5:21 Working around energy levels5:21-7:20 Calm versus busy periods7:20-13:28 How money can buy time13:28-14:58 Take a break14:58-18:59 Time for loved ones AND hobbies18:59-21:05 Sacrifice some hobbies so others can thrive21:05-23:20 Hobby seasons23:20-25:56 Shorten, don't eliminate25:56-28:54 Quality practice28:54-33:40 Quickfire tips
Mindful Consumption Odysseas 2024-09-12 | 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.-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-Obsidian setup:youtu.be/hSTy_BInQs8Card Zettlekasten:youtu.be/ugxcbsgjEHI?si=WiC4ou02xTFBngmfyoutu.be/gT1EExZkzMM?si=sTz7X0b3Zp8DtudNCommonplace Book:youtu.be/CcBy_b_43c0?si=G7C-gS3OfAR2l9xjyoutu.be/aaHEgPk0tNM?si=_Fj_w6IE7ZSV-G0Kyoutu.be/fITgm5V-m_Y?si=RVTN4mBmDoxVlM8U-TIMESTAMPS00:00-1:25 The infinite content flood1:25-2:13 The philosophy of mindful consumption1:25-4:14 Fake productivity (and how to end it)4:14-6:52 How to consume with intention6:52-8:32 Why to take notes8:32-13:13 How to take SMART notes13:13-17:50 Archiving your notes17:50-20:28 Revisit your knowledge20:28-21:22 Final wordThis video is sponsored by Brilliant.Image used by Hohamina on Freepik
The Feynman Technique - timeless & effective Odysseas 2024-08-24 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEAS-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px-Mini-essays:youtu.be/N4YjXJVzoZYHow I read:youtu.be/0ue53UR2c48Note-taking in books and Obsidian:youtu.be/MvAdBKIcmhAyoutu.be/hSTy_BInQs8TIMESTAMPS00:00-1:02 Feedback and humility in learning1:02-1:47 The Feynman Technique1:47-4:00 The man behind it all4:00-5:20 Step 1 - Study5:20-8:02 Step 2 - Teach8:02-8:31 Step 3 - Reflect8:31-9:28 Step 4 - Revisit9:28-10:39 Step 5 (bonus) - Simplify 10:39-11:35 Quicker version11:35-12:00 Do what is best for you
How to Start a New Hobby (and make it stick) Odysseas 2024-08-22 | The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/odysseas08241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium!-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.-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS00:00-1:13 The starting line matters1:13-2:54 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 cheap8:45-10:35 Direction - the most valuable investment10:35-13:25 Analysis paralysis - the curse of too much info13:25-16:50 How I stay resilient during struggle16:50-18:28 The danger of isolation18:28-19:09 The 30-second reflection technique19:09-20:46 Put skin in the game20:46-21:19 Tell me about youThis video is sponsored by Skillshare
9 Investments for Better Learning Odysseas 2024-08-14 | Experience a new way to learn with Imprint. Visit imprintapp.com/Odysseas to get a 7-day free trial and 20% off an annual subscription.-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.-Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_px @TheBioneer (Video in b-roll footage)TIMESTAMPS00:00-00:40 Tools Matter00:40-4:30 Desks - Back health and comfortable work4:30-5:59 Alarms - Why smart features suck5:59-7:14 Book stand - Smooth note-taking7:14-8:26 Desk organizer - Declutter for a clear mind8:26-9:35 Pens and paper - Keep them everywhere9:35-11:45 Second monitor - Instant breathing room11:45-12:30 Laptop stand - Cheaper alternative12:30-15:09 Whiteboard - Write, plan and visualize15:09-15:59 What do you suggest?This video is sponsored by Imprint
My Writing Routine for Consistency Odysseas 2024-08-09 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEASWriting 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.Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_pxDownload the daily word tracker on Google Sheets (first make a copy of it, then scroll down for instructions):docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MIwZKHtSdQm4Y270ZMOhJAj6MRZCBZFUAK3i41aNFE4/edit?usp=sharingPaper on walking:ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2667807/#__ffn_sectitleKieran Drew X page:https://x.com/ItsKieranDrewTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:45 Writing is hard00:45-2:32 Why a writing routine matters2:32-3:33 What do I write about?3:33-6:10 How I make new ideas6:10-8:48 A starting point you can steal8:48-10:46 Planning, structure, clarity10:46-11:50 When is the best time to write?11:50-12:40 Walk, write, and walk again12:40-13:22 Interruptions and flow state13:22-19:20 How I edit for a polished final draft19:20-20:24 Publishing mindset
How to Make Hobbies Meaningful Odysseas 2024-07-29 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website ordomain using code ODYSSEASWhy 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.Join my newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past issues:thefountain.meX account:https://x.com/odysseas_pxVideos/images used in the video:markmaggiori.com (painting)@CarvingisFun (Whittling footage)instagram.com/goldenhivemead (Mead fermenting)instagram.com/notjustabartender (Cocktail making)instagram.com/beao.art (Pencil drawing)youtu.be/t7J_oybRfuc?si=seFx3J4KcfKo7z_N (Trey the Explainer video)Pertinax (Skyrim footage)OGBlazer (Skyrim footage)Shirrako (Dark Souls footage)@AlanThrall (butt wink footage)youtu.be/jUe091ljKZM?si=IdDPJmGjRjG0rcVF (TwoSetViolin video)TIMESTAMPS00:00-1:00 Self-determination theory1:00-2:32 Autonomy2:32-5:08 Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation5:08-7:42 Are you being manipulated?7:42-10:44 How to know if you have autonomy10:44-11:10 Competence11:10-13:32 The pain of failure13:32-14:38 Why skill matters14:38-16:33 When pride toppled me16:33-18:02 Are you pushing too hard?18:02-21:05 Feedback is everything 21:05-25:52 Where to find feedback25:52-27:16 Relatedness27:16-29:22 How I find connection in my hobbies29:22-31:36 Competition keeps us sharp31:36-32:09 What do you do?
How to Design a Reading Plan Odysseas 2024-07-12 | Head to squarespace.com/odysseas to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ODYSSEASWhen 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.Join me on Xhttps://x.com/odysseas_pxSign up for weekly emailshttps://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Read past emailshttps://odysseas.ck.page/profileReading charts wiki 4chanlit.fandom.com/wiki/Charts(keep in mind anybody can add to this -I don't condone or support anything on there in particular)The article on David and Goliath I showedpromisetewogbola.com/psychological-significance-bible-david-goliathGoodreadsgoodreads.comTIMESTAMPS00:00-1:10 Feeling lost1:10-2:28 Value of reading plans2:28-6:13 Pre-made plans6:13-6:48 Build your own6:48-8:45 Step 1 - Set goals8:45-13:10 "I don't know what to read about"13:10-13:45 Step 1 in action13:45-14:35 Step 2 - Decide on length14:35-17:27 Step 3 - Research books17:27-19:49 Step 4 - Refine choices19:49-20:45 Step 5 - Order the books20:45-23:11 Some tips to help you succeed
Anti-Hustle Learning Odysseas 2024-06-30 | 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.Join the newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Past writings:https://odysseas.ck.page/profileJoin me on X:https://x.com/odysseas_pxJim Clair:https://x.com/FindJimClairMississippi footage from Preising Productionsthepreising.comTIMESTAMPS00:00-3:24 Hustle Culture, Self-Improvement and Learning3:24-5:45 Why it Fails You5:45-6:38 Why Bother Changing?6:38-8:39 The Mindful Approach: Writing8:39-9:47 Online vs Physical Notes9:47-11:42 The Power of a Second Read11:42-13:14 Reflection13:14-16:46 Teach What You Learn
Reading Goals Screw You Over Odysseas 2024-06-14 | 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.Join the Newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Past Issues:https://odysseas.ck.page/profileJoin me on X:https://x.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS:00:00-00:36 Reading Goals00:36-1:25 Hidden Danger1:25-3:40 Are They Smart Goals?3:40-4:24 Big Dense Books4:24-5:32 Slow Notes for Strong Learning5:32-6:23 Solution 1 - Time over Numbers6:23-7:32 Solution 2 - Include All Learning7:32-10:05 Solution 3 - Reading Plan10:05-10:29 What Do You Do?
How I Write 1000 Words Per Day (almost) Odysseas 2024-06-02 | 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.Join the newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Join me on X:https://x.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS:00:00-1:35 Testimony1:35-2:22 Tip 1 - Track Word Count2:22-4:34 Quantity Isn't Everything4:34-6:08 Tip 2 - Write On Your Phone6:08-8:27 Tip 3 - Write Different Styles8:27-10:21 Tip 4 - Write What You Love10:21-11:56 Tip 5 - Plan Future Writing11:56-15:03 Tip 6 - Write in Public15:03-15:27 Newsletter15:27-18:06 Tip 7 - Quick First Draft to Beat Perfectionism18:06-19:40 Tip 8 - Walk, Write, Walk Again
How to Write a Mini-Essay Odysseas 2024-05-12 | The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare:https://skl.sh/odysseas05241Mini-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.Enjoy!Join the Newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Other Mini-Essay Video:youtube.com/watch?v=N4YjXJVzoZYOrganizing Your Mini-Essays With Obsidian (Zettelkasten):youtu.be/hSTy_BInQs8?si=zeuo0aBkj5Q4JpQcArt used in thumbnail is 'Ernest' by Roeland Kneepkensroelandkneepkens.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00-00:27 Mini Essays00:27-1:16 Personalized Writing1:16-8:26 The Four Rules of Mini-Essays8:26-9:04 The Three-Part Structure9:04-10:35 What Makes a Good Intro?10:35-13:15 Steal These Intro Styles13:15-16:10 Writing the Body Text16:10-17:47 Writing a Powerful Conclusion17:47-18:03 Newsletter Plug18:03-20:35 Using Storytelling in Mini-Essays (Story Notes)20:35-23:43 Storytelling Examples23:43-23:59 Outro
Obsidian: The King of Learning Tools (FULL GUIDE + SETUP) Odysseas 2024-04-24 | 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.Subscribe to my Newsletter:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Download Obsidian:https://obsidian.md/Atomic vs Literature Notes Video:youtu.be/_t9R1AnB7ho?si=occGwRB69eDld-dGMini-Essays Video:youtu.be/N4YjXJVzoZY?si=SdfZ64WyKc_VlvrfFor more Obsidian (some of the resources that helped me set up my own):youtu.be/E6ySG7xYgjY?si=RHJ1tlcG8n5_HkPuyoutu.be/gXvozu3I4K0?si=jlqI0s-48lPLCbYEyoutu.be/wvAZ9-hmWQU?si=a7X_L867cmI9UbDFTry Audionotes for free with https://audionotes.app/?aff=7wjen00:00-00:16 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 Anything
6 Note Techniques to Dissect Any Book Odysseas 2024-04-01 | 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.--Join the mailing list:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Join me on X:twitter.com/odysseas_pxJames Carran:twitter.com/getpaidwriteTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:48 Passive Reading00:48-1:47 How I Read Actively1:47-2:57 Rephrasing to Understand2:57-4:13 Ask Questions, Find Answers4:13-5:17 Margin Numbers5:17-7:00 Underlining (and how to use it properly)7:00-7:44 Newsletter Announcement!7:44-9:26 The Power of Connections9:26-11:16 Chapter Summaries11:16-11:40 What Do You Do?
My Reading Strategy for Maximum Insight Odysseas 2024-03-25 | 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.Join me on X:twitter.com/odysseas_pxGreat Books of the Western World (scroll down a bit):en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Books_of_the_Western_WorldTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:40 No BS Book Analysis00:40-1:20 How I Choose Books - 11:20-3:09 Great Works of the Western World3:09-4:01 How I Choose Books - 24:01-6:17 How I Read6:17-7:05 Book Analysis7:05-7:57 The Value of Slow Reading7:57-9:48 An Outlet for Writing Practice9:48-12:13 Long-Term Investments12:13-13:00 Note-Taking Walkthrough13:00-15:06 Building Your Personal Knowledge Bank15:06-16:18 Note Structure + Mini-Essays16:18-16:49 Conclusion
How to Manage Multiple Interests Odysseas 2024-03-17 | 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.Enjoy!--Join the mailing list:https://odysseas.ck.page/509a9315a4Mead clip from:@goldenhivemead instagram.com/goldenhivemeadDrawing clip from:@beao.art on IGinstagram.com/beao.artJoin me on X:twitter.com/odysseas_pxTry Audionotes for free with https://audionotes.app/?aff=7wjenTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:30 We Are Generalists00:30-1:20 The Danger of Many Interests1:20-2:45 My Testimony2:45-4:13 Choosing What Matters4:13-5:15 Time Management5:15-7:20 Design Your Plan7:20-8:35 Defer to the Future8:35-10:28 Reframe, Don't Replace10:28-12:30 Avoiding Creative Jealousy12:30-14:25 Can You Push Through the Struggle?14:25-14:29 What's Your Best Advice?
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6 Cheap Investments to Upgrade Your Learning Odysseas 2024-03-10 | 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.LINKSDesk Organiser (searching this will give you a bunch of similar models)amazon.co.uk/LITEM-Organizer-Tabletop-Stationery-Multi-Purpose/dp/B08WPXDS5QObsidianhttps://obsidian.md/Bookstand (also many similar models if not available)amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07TQ5NLP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Join me on X:twitter.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:14 Cheap Investments00:14-1:30 Item 11:30-3:40 Item 23:40-4:28 Item 34:28-6:11 Item 46:11-7:07 Tip for Wise Investments7:07-8:13 Item 58:13-12:38 'Item' 612:38-13:08 Do You Have Any I Missed?
How to Read Hard Books Odysseas 2024-02-25 | 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.Join Me on Xtwitter.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:40 Beat Hard Books00:40-1:08 Harsh Truth1:08-1:42 The Solution (Step 1)1:42-3:32 Why This Works3:32-4:37 The Solution (Step 2)4:37-5:22 Build a Frame5:22-5:56 Define an Outline5:56-6:57 How I Avoid Burnout6:57-7:47 It Only Gets Better
Become A Renaissance Man With 3 Hours/Day Odysseas 2024-02-18 | 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.Join me on Xtwitter.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:57 Your 3-Hour Success Plan00:57-3:09 Hour 1 - Train3:09-4:56 Hour 2 - Consume4:56-8:38 Hour 3 - Create8:38-9:16 Recap
How to Analyze a Book - 101 Odysseas 2024-02-11 | 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.Join me on X:twitter.com/odysseas_pxTIMESTAMPS00:00-00:35 Why Analyze?00:35-3:12 Mental Maps3:12-6:07 Writing is Everything6:07-8:00 The Power of Your Own Words8:00-9:30 Writing Helpful Notes9:30-10:50 Package the Insights10:50-12:05 Make Knowledge Last Forever
