The Feynmann Technique: The 4 Steps to Learn and Master Anything
Make complex ideas feel simple using psychology - Richard Feynmann's technique to master any topic
Most people “learn” by hoarding facts, which doesn't mean you understand them. Then you forget them all anyway...
In this episode, learning stops being about cramming and starts being about curiousity. Using Richard Feynman’s four-step technique, you’ll find a mindset that will add joy into your learning whilst also making it effective.
We unpack the learning pyramid, why lectures and highlights barely stick, and why embarrassment, curiosity and mild panic are actually your brain’s upgrade buttons.
By the end, you’ll have a simple, repeatable system to turn any topic—from maths to marketing—into something you genuinely own, not just recognize.
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Turn any topic into a one-page “Feynman sheet”
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Use emotions (not more hours) to cement ideas
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Build a teaching habit that secretly becomes your study habit
Hit play and turn your next confusing idea into something you could explain in your sleep.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Power of Emotions in Learning
00:55 The Learning Pyramid: Retention Rates
01:21 Effective Learning Methods
02:05 The Role of Emotions in Teaching
03:51 Introduction to Richard Feynman
04:06 Feynman’s Contributions to Physics
05:18 Feynman’s Teaching Technique
06:35 Step 1 – Go Wide and Then Deep
07:26 Step 2 – Explain Like You’re Teaching a 5-Year-Old
09:02 Step 3 – Feedback, Assessment, and Restudying
10:54 Step 4 – Organize, Convey, and Review
14:15 Conclusion – The Importance of Simplicity
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