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Great Polymath Project | Journey | All Posts

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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...

Great Polymath Project | Mind Mapping Techniques | Day 9

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" 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 ...

Great Polymath Project | Learning Complex Skills | Day 8

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"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...

Great Polymath Project | Neuromarketing | Day 7

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  "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...

Great Polymath Project | How Memory Works | Day 6

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  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...

Memory Masters | Journey towards becoming a Memory Champion | Day 2

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“Your mind never wanders away; it only moves towards more interesting things.”  Welcome to Day 2 of my journey to become a memory champion! This blog will serve as a daily journal of my progress, insights, and secrets as I strive to master the art of memory and compete on the world stage. A Memory champion is a person who has demonstrated exceptional memory skills through competition. These competitions often involve memorizing large amounts of information, such as numbers, playing cards, or historical facts, in a short period of time.  This week my goal is to collect information from famous books on this topic. So, today I finished reading "Unlimited Memory" by Kevin Horsley. This is a short book, about 125 pages, and it took me few hours to finish. Who would you be without your excuses? As it turns out, I don't actually have a bad memory. We were just never shown how powerful our memories really are. After being burdened for years, and feeling sad for myself for ...

Memory Masters | Journey towards becoming a Memory Champion | Day 1

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"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." Welcome to my journey to become a memory champion! This blog will serve as a daily journal of my progress, insights, and secrets as I strive to master the art of memory and compete on the world stage. A Memory champion is a person who has demonstrated exceptional memory skills through competition. These competitions often involve memorizing large amounts of information, such as numbers, playing cards, or historical facts, in a short period of time. Memory skills are not only important for these competitions, but also in everyday life. A good memory can improve learning, increase productivity, and enhance creativity. My goal is not only to become a memory champion, but also to share the techniques and strategies I've learned along the way to help others improve their own memory skills. I believe that anyone can improve their memory with the right training and mindset. I hope that by sharing m...