Ultralearning

Ultralearning by Scott H. Young is a practical guide to the art of rapid, self-directed, deeply focused skill acquisition. Young himself completed MIT’s four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months without attending classes, and learned to speak four languages conversationally in one year. Drawing on his own projects and research into outstanding self learners including Benjamin Franklin and chess prodigy Judit Polgar, Young identifies nine principles of ultralearning: metalearning, focus, directness, drilling, retrieval, feedback, retention, intuition, and experimentation. Each principle is explained with vivid examples and practical techniques. A compelling blueprint for anyone who wants to rapidly acquire valuable skills in an age where continuous learning is the most durable competitive advantage.