How to Learn Anything in 4 Simple Steps

Hi there,

In this newsletter, I’ll tell you what the Feynman Technique is, how it works, and how you can use it for anything you want to learn.

The Feynman Technique is a learning framework that requires you to develop a deep understanding of a given topic.

It involves 4 key steps:

1. set the stage

2.ELI5 (Explain it to me like I'm 5)

3. Assess & Study

4. Organize, convey & review

Let's cover each step:

Step 1: Set the Stage

what's the topic you want to learn?

starting with a blank page, write the topic at the top & jot down everything you know about it.

Read & research the topic.

Add any new learnings or insights as you develop them.

Step 2: ELIS5

Here's where it gets unique:

Attempt to explain the topic to someone without a base understanding of it (i.e.a "child").

On a blank page, write down everything you know about your topic and pretend you are explaining it to a child.

Use simple language!

Step 3: Assess & Study

Reflect on your performance in an honest assessment.

How well were you able to explain the topic to a child? Where did you get frustrated? Where did you turn to jargon?

These are the gaps in your understanding!

Read and study more to fill them.

Step 4: Organize, Convey & Review

Organize your elegant, simple language into a clear, compelling story or narrative.

Convey it to a few others, then iterate and refine it accordingly.

Review your new, deep understanding of the topic.

Remember: Simple is beautiful.