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Writing about what you learn can deepen your understanding in several ways. It requires thoroughly exploring topics, articulating your thoughts clearly, and reflecting on connections. This process reveals gaps and inconsistencies in your knowledge. Regular writing also improves retention and communication skills long-term. The Feynman Technique promotes explaining concepts simply, which mirrors the benefits of writing explanations. Maintaining consistency is important for building habits, improving gradually, and achieving goals. While procrastination and burnout can hinder consistency, setting routines and celebrating progress can help overcome these challenges. Overall, writing about learning, using techniques like Feynman's, and persevering consistently cultivates deeper understanding and drives lifelong curiosity and growth.

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[–] Arotrios@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Excellent writeup of the Feynman Technique - thank you for posting this!

[–] cre0@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Except the part where it’s not lol