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  "The whole is more than the sum of its parts." - Aristotle   The Great Polymath Project: Embracing Interdisciplinary Excellence In today's rapidly evolving world, the need for individuals who excel across multiple disciplines has never been more critical. The essence of the Great Polymath Project lies in cultivating a diverse skill set and a broad range of knowledge to navigate the complexities of our times.   "Jack of all trades, master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." Follow my journey: Great Polymath Project | Mind Mapping Techniques | Day 9 January 18, 2024 Great Polymath Project | Learning Complex Skills | Day 8 January 16, 2024 Great Polymath Project | Neuromarketing | Day 7 January 14, 2024 Great Polymath Project | How Memory Wor...

" Mindmapping will make you realize what capacity your mind is given and will help you multiply its productivity " Mind Mapping Techniques mind mapping came natural to me. look at this personal example, comparing an early linear note of half a page to an equivalent mind-map: Early notes: half a Page worth of normal linear notes Mind map: i drew this on a flight back to India learning this, I found four secrets of effective mind mapping that took me a while to figure out. Secret #1: Turn Mind Maps into Mind Mirrors I originally treated mind mapping like normal note-taking, but found it ineffective. Initial approach simplifying a few words,  paraphrasing,  shortening and abbreviating,  adding lines and arrows Discovered the concept of "mind mirror" in an old medical journal , where mind maps reflected the gaps in their understanding. Embraced the idea of letting mind maps be messy and then progressively cleaning them up. Impact: "able to visually see where there ...

"Attack Your Weakest Point. Be ruthless in improving your weakest points. Break down complex skills into small parts; then master those parts and build them back together again." Four Stages of Learning Complex Skills four stages of learning any complex skill and the corresponding actions needed for effective learning: Doing the right actions at the right stage allows for quick progression, while misalignment leads to wasted time, frustration, and stress "RAIL" framework as a tool to ensure alignment and effectiveness in mastering new skills Framework Effectiveness Your ability to study can become five to six times faster using the RAIL framework I am using the framework to learn various skills such as public speaking, DSA, python, Machine Learning. RAIL framework - it is easy to learn Latent Learning Period the period without immediate reinforcement while learning a skill, particularly in complex skills. latent learning period stretches out much longer for modera...

  "You are not going to be able to remember all these interactions. We have a limited capacity. Our brain has a limited capacity."   Our brain has a limited capacity let's do something else let's go and only analyze those interactions that mean something those interaction that matters  I am only going to remember those This is what our brain thinks when we see an advertisement or scene The 9 Pillars of Digital Persuasion Human Mind How Mind works What influences our mind before someone takes out money to pay for a product they need to buy it in their mind Decision Process Human Motivators what motivates people to act Pains (Audience pain points) Mental Triggers Objections opposite of mental triggers what blocks a person to act on a trigger How text influence mind Persuasion Techniques Result Analysis   The Flow of consumer behavior Internal influences Biological reactions fear driven territorial loss aversion Habits gym rats are more likely to be attracted to a healt...

  When you let your mind wander, you switch back and forth all the time, remembering and imagining. Your mind is a time machine.  Through this blog, I will be sharing my daily experiences and insights as I embark on this journey to become a polymath. I will be exploring a diverse range of topics, from science and technology to art and literature, and sharing my thoughts and observations along the way. The Polymath Project How Mind Works:   Netflix and Chill The phrase “Netflix and chill”  originated in 2009  initially meant exactly what it said: to watch Netflix and relax.  2015 onward new meaning gained universal popularity companies even used it as a marketing tool "Netflix and chill" phenomenon  began as a casual way for people to relax and unwind with movies and TV shows.  Netflix has expanded its library  to include a wealth of educational and  informative content in the form of documentaries documentaries  cover a wide rang...

 “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”  Through this blog, I will be sharing my daily experiences and insights as I embark on this journey to become a polymath. I will be exploring a diverse range of topics, from science and technology to art and literature, and sharing my thoughts and observations along the way. The Polymath Project How Communication Works: Communication is an art that I have honed over the years as a seasoned speaker. From teaching and giving demos to handling conferences and client calls, I have effortlessly conveyed complex ideas and navigated difficult scenarios. It has always been second nature to me, which is why I was taken aback when I recently discovered that my speaking score in TOEFL was lower than expected.  How could this be? I never had an instance where I'd to struggle with conveying ideas effectively. This revelation prompted me to delve deeper into the fascinating world of communication...

 " With improv, it's a combination of listening and not trying to be funny" Through this blog, I will be sharing my daily experiences and insights as I embark on this journey to become a polymath. I will be exploring a diverse range of topics, from science and technology to art and literature, and sharing my thoughts and observations along the way. The Polymath Project How Comedy Works: My wife tells me I'm funny. My mom laughs every time we talk. Maybe I am funny. Or maybe they just love me too much. The only way I can figure out whether I am funny or not, is to find out how comedy works.  My earliest experiences with comedy all revolve around one of my elder brother. I remember laughing for hours with my cousins, sitting in circle around my bother, listening to his stories. He would narrate how something strange happened to him and it would seem so out of the world, and we would all tear up laughing. He is a fantastic storyteller, drawing everyone in from the sta...

“Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is.” Through this blog, I will be sharing my daily experiences and insights as I embark on this journey to become a polymath. I will be exploring a diverse range of topics, from science and technology to art and literature, and sharing my thoughts and observations along the way. The Polymath Project Teach yourself anything Here are some insights on how someone can teach themselves anything: 1. Passion and Curiosity:    - Develop a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject matter.    - Find something that excites and motivates you to learn. 2. Self-Motivation and Determination:    - Set clear goals and objectives for what you want to learn.    - Stay committed to the learning process, even when faced with challenges. 3. Independent Research:    - Utilize various resources such as books, articles to gather information.    - Conduct thorough research to...

 "Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day." Through this blog, I will be sharing my daily experiences and insights as I embark on this journey to become a polymath. I will be exploring a diverse range of topics, from science and technology to art and literature, and sharing my thoughts and observations along the way. The Polymath Project How Marriages Work Relationships are evolving #1 -- No longer fixed gender roles -- Dating scene has become more ambiguous -- Traditional gender roles still influence dating behaviors 2014 NerdWallet survey #2 -- Studies show that gender roles extend beyond dating -- significant number of men paying all household expenses -- only a third of partners = split household expenses equally -...