hi Luke! Learning by doing and trying to repeat the exercise differently, adding elements or using a different method to solve the question. And repeating that once or twice a week until I feel I understood it. I really need to feel I know more than I need to know to feel I can solve this specific question every time. btw I like how you work. that's so European
@@bouseuxlatache4140 Thanks for sharing this Bouseux!! And ha, I may have stolen some of these approaches from the Germans, when I lived in Germany. I really enjoy how Europeans value work-life balance; so very important!!
Three things for me that really helps with learning is: 1) I revisit core concepts sometimes and I will end up seeing things, I missed the first time I learned them. 2) For repetition, I prefer to review the things I am learning from a second reliable source. This helps keep things fresh and makes understand rather than memorize. 3) I will daydream about the topic and try to fit it into my web of knowledge. Try to find the connections to things i already know.
I really appreciate #2 and #3 above. For Number 2 I like to take a similar approach and it really helps with providing a different perspective to better understand; so I agree completely with this!!
Repetition is the key. I totally agree. During high school, I tend to memorize things a day before the exam but was unable to retain most of them. In college, I read thru my notes and repeat them in my head as you would in a rehearsal. I try not to memorize rather understand it based on my notes and repeat them without looking in my own words. Now I know I am not the only one. hahahahahaha! Thanks, Luke! this affirms my old method is right. And I agree, employers do not have the luxury of time to wait for you to recall or read your notes again. that is my struggle at the moment. I have a full-time job that is not related to data analytics. As you said, I need to spend a few hours a day self-study and rehearse.
Ha, and it's also good to hear that I'm not alone with my method, with you sharing your method! So thanks for this! Keep up the hard work with the studies for data analytics, it's not easy, but it'll be worth it!
My favorite part was how you integrated study and exercise. I found out about the benefits of this by accident a few weeks ago when I noticed that my ability to study and focus had improved when I took workout breaks. It never occurred to me that it was a learning technique until you explained it here. However, I didn't realize reading before sleeping was so beneficial for you. That's something I'm eager to try.
Wow it's an amazing video, Luke! I haven't finished watching but had to drop a comment right now that the paddle and biking shots are so beautiful 🤩, and I've learned a lot about learning as well! Love this type of video, very well done! 👍 PS: I used to read technical books before bed as well but recently I've found it too heavy for my already tired brain, so had to switch to fiction or some light non-fiction books to fall asleep.
Oh completely agree on this Thu! Although technical I try to only incorporate easy to read technical books priror to bed. To technical and I'd get a headache.. 😂 Hope you enjoy the rest of the video!
Hey Luke, I really liked this video on learning. I am currently enrolled in the Coursera Learning How To Learn course. So it was particularly interesting to listen to your strategies. I face a steep uphill climb to master data analytics and data science. But I'm 100 percent fuelled by the incredibly interesting depth and breadth of the disciplines required to master data. Plus, folks like you and Ken Gee give me additional approaches to staying on my game. Thanks so much Luke!
Took this class as a prerequesite for Launch School and LOVED it!! I wish 'diffuse brain' was common knowledge because it plays a huge part in how I think and discuss with people, but I always have to pause and elaborate
You inspire me so much in wanting to become a data scientist. I just began this journey and I am watching your videos every day. Please keep making these videos as they help a lot! Thank you for everything!
I love your approach! I Like to Read in the morning, work, and study during down time. After work I hit the gym then eat and study for another hour and relax before bed. Great video keep it up!
I adored the 'Learning how to learn' course, I completed it a few years back & Barbara is one of the most inspiring educators out there. I've recently learned more about her background and her approach, it's just awesome. I have recommended this course to so many people, it's awesome to see you do a piece on it. And I recently listened to the book 'Ultra learning' by Scott Young, which I found a nice revisit of some stuff I'd come across before, with some interesting new info too. I'm surprised there was such push back on you including activities throughout your day, I have the sense that people might not understand enough about burnout or diminishing returns. But also, why are we working? Surely being able to include activities we enjoy in our days, which also reinforces our ability to do great work and learn is a good thing?! More great content! Thanks yet again. I'll be looking forward to a paddling session next week and I know it will support my ability to study and be a better learner.
Thanks for sharing this Rose, and yes I agree Barbara has a very inspiring (and interesting) background! I'll need to check out this Ultra Learning book, so thanks for this recommendation. And I really resonated with your comment on "why are we working" such a true statement and question that we should be personally evaluating! Have fun in your paddle session next week!
I'm def taking the learning how to learn course now and going to take it as seriously as possible to help me understand how to learn what I want to faster.
Incredible video. I'm trying to transition from a job I hate to data analysis. I didn't even know what a data analyst was a few weeks ago, but I'm excited about the future. Take care man
Thanks for the video Luke. Amazing work. While I was studying my MSc in Data Science, almost every night prior sleep I would study a few pages of Data Analysis/Data science books. This definitely helped me to know where to recall the information i need to solve a specific problem. I remember reading the "Python for Data analysis", and even if i was already quite confident with python i was often surprised with some very handy but "not so popular" functions. By this way next time i was working on a problem i had an extra tool (function) in my disposal. Code has many similarities with a tool box. What you need to know is what tools are available and which are the most suitable for the particular problem you are currently facing. You can always recall how to use this particular function/library as long as you know its existence.
Hi Luke, I just want to say I'm a huge fan of your videos. Aside from the obvious expertise you have in the data analytics field, you are an incredible communicator and teacher. Thank you for being in my "upskilling curriculum videos" rotation on RU-vid.
Fantastic video. One thing I always struggled with was learning how to learn. This is stuff I wish I known years ago. I have noticed as I'm going through the Google Data Analytics course, I've been taking short breaks now and then to do some basic exercises, and noticed how well it's refocused my brain. Also, awesome drone shots! It looked so good.
Me too! I'm using those pomodoro breaks to get some stretches in, I'm rehabing an injury so I can get back out kayaking (for some of that sweet difuse thinking!). Hope the course is going well, I've just started and really enjoy it so far. I'm interested in what it'll be like when I hit the challenging content for me.
You da best! Also couldn't agree more about breaking the day up with exercise and other activities. Everyone has their own way of keeping productive and this is one of the best!
Great video Luke! I also struggle with the pros and cons of digital vs written notes. You might want to check out a digital paper tablet like the Remarkable 2. I’ve had mine for a couple years and I love it! You get the most of the convenience of digital notes, free from the distractions of an iPad, with the natural feel of writing on real paper. (I have not received any compensation for this comment. 😉)
Tucker you may be receiving a sponsorship from Remarkable after this comment 😂 And thanks for sharing this! I'm going to have to check this out. From what I've seen I really like the pros it offers over an ipad.
Great video as always, and very motivational! I struggle everyday to just sit and start studying, but once I push myself to start, it goes much better after. Also sometimes I struggle to stay concentrated on the topic :( Still working on those issues. Thanks Luke.
Thanks for this Rafael, you are definitely not alone with these struggles; I have similar issues as well. It's all about adapting and overcoming the distractions!
This was such an enlightening video, also your voice is super soothing. And you're right it has ti be a balance of self care and repetitive learning, Working out is the best way to clear your head. Awesome video!
Hey Luke, I remember way back when, in my last year of High School, my parents gave me a 2 or 3 VHS tape series called "Where There's a Will There's an A", about succeeding in college. of the many good things there, like using index cards and putting just one thought per card, and taking notes in class but then re-writing those notes in narrative form that night, one that really stood out for me was the idea of breaking up your studying, so instead of say, having one large inverted bell-curve over 55 minutes (because apparently we remember the first and last 5 minutes more than the intervening 50 of a given hour -though i dont know the source of that), you break it up into 3 15-minute periods followed by a 5 minute break, which gives you three smaller inverted bell curves , thus more overall retention.
I try to take breaks during the day but I constantly find myself getting wrapped up in work or something else that distracts me. I have good intentions, but trying to follow through is where I find myself breaking down. Thanks for the motivation!
I fight similar issues as well with work, it's so hard when you have so many competing priorities going on in the day and to stay focused; so glad this video could help!!
👏 Luke for not allowing a disheartening take on your daily, enriching extracurricular activities stop you from carrying on. Self awareness on what works beyond societal norms is critical. I’ve also discovered that my mind learns or makes these “sticky” connections while exercising. Never ceases to amaze me.
Aw thanks for this Takpor!! I like this "sticky" connections analogy, I may have to use this in the future as I very much can agree with having this same feeling
Amazing Video, Luke! Thank you so much for sharing. Absolutely love this style of video. The drone shots were stunning and the content you shared are truly next level. Keep up the awesome work!! HUGE FAN HERE
Same! I’ll start learning to become a data analyst next week! And all I’m doing is to watch Luke’s videos. And trust me, it’s nice to hear and see how possible it is. Luke, thank you so much for inspiring others! 🙌🏽
Great video Luke, and also inspiring! Nowadays, I think it's easy to believe that standing in front of a screen 10 hours a day is being productive but the reality is that most of that time is being wasted. Having times for working out and scaping from work is important, too, not only for productivity but for mental health and creativity. I'm taking the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate because I want to become a data analyst and your videos has helped me a lot.
Heck yeah, thanks for this Sebastian. Always good to hear when others are prioritizing their mental health above all! Good luck with the certificate, you got this!
Luke, I never comment on RU-vid videos but I feel I have to support you because you rock! After you said in this video that you received disheartening negative feedback about the way you interweave exercise and activity during your workday, I couldn't believe it! When I watched that video you were referring to, my immediate reaction as a DPT (and also a veteran) trying to transition into data analytics/health informatics was that you are doing life right! I definitely think that lower and middle class people (this includes me) have been "brainwashed" into thinking we must, and it's best, to diligently apply 8 sequential hours of our day to work/our job. But sir, you are doing life right! I love your content and your authenticity. Thank you and keep enjoying life because it shows!
One of my biggest epiphanies was how important knowing how to learn is and why it's important if you want to do well. I wish we spent time covering this at school because it would have saved me and others from wasting so much potential
I would feel guilty when I take naps. And sometimes I would skip my jogging routine in the afternoon after work just so I can have more time to be "productive". I can now accept that activities such as naps and going on walks that we think compete for our time and energy are actually essential for learning/"productivity".
Hand written notes are awesome for learning,... I use a rocketbook type system - every day I start with a clean page, dated and labeled and take notes. I then take a picture/scan in my notes and use an OCR to convert my notes. I save the digital image and OCR text to a digital notebook by date and can then search notes. Even if you have bad hand writing, reviewing the OCR output pushes you to recall what you wrote and update it when you save it. And you wipe the pages clean when scanned and don't have a million notebooks to save.
I like this approach, and it seems like it really forces you to work on your recall skills further engraining your learnings. Thanks for sharing this, Lisa!
thanks for noticing this Nathan! I'm always a little concerned with putting out initial thoughts on anything, so I try to invest the time in research to better educate myself. So I appreciate you noticing this!!
Thank you for talking about it! I feel all the points you mentioned are very important. I felt I’m straggling with my studies and now I want to check this course and also to add more exercises to my daily routine of learning. Thank you for creating this video!
Luke I am a fan of your content. Tha ks again for sharing. I recently started my quest to learn Python and finding your channel had been of great help(I started the Python for Everyone course from Coursera) and now with this video I feel I have a better way to deal with steep learning curves. Thanks all the way from Bogotá Colombia!
Amazing video! I've always felt it is important to clear your mind throughout the day to avoid burnout and to help retain knowledge. I do need to do a better job of using physical activity to clear my mind and to read a little bit each night before bed.
Hey Luke! This video summarised what I’ve learned during the pandemic but I’m still figuring out how to apply it! I was thinking of recording myself teaching what I’ve learned to apply spaced repetition to help enhance retention of learning (just like what most of data RU-vidrs are doing!) But anyway, another great video Luke! It’s like you telling me to start applying what I’ve learned! Ha! P.S. I used to have the same gameboy like yours! 😆
Yeah, I'm with you Rem, although I shared these techniques, I'm always learning as well; so trust me you are not alone! And yeah, love my gameboy! So many hours of tetris on that bad boy! ha
Luke! love the content on your channel. can you give some studies or show us where you found the information that supports your claim on studying material closer to bed time helps you better retain the content? i don’t see how this could be the case. personally i like to watch TV and really wind down before bed but if i need to study a little before bed bit just to get 5%better, i’ll do it no problem!!!
Dr. Oakley is AMAZING when it comes to distilling complex ideas to understandable bites, Luke! Great course reco.! And thanks for the video! It's a great reminder to give ourselves grace, whether learning or working, in order to reap the most benefits. By the way, I work best when I can infuse non-work activities throughout my workday. Way to go!
Awesome tips Luke! I'm the kind of person that likes to walk on the beach after work and come back to study after, I feel renovated most of the time. I think will be a nice video for me and other subscribers if you could do a video of how you use Notion to help your learning process and memorization, mainly how you use it to remember python libraries and tools in the data analyst development process. As always, great video Luke! Greetings from Brazil!
Not gonna lie, I'm super jealous you get to walk on the beach after work. This sounds amazing!! I can see how you use it to recharge! Let me see what I can do on this video of note taking, I think that's an excellent idea and I'd love to share my process on it. So stay tuned!
I completely agree with your integrated approach, exercise rest and breaks regimen. I am a director for a tech team at a Pharma company. The method you
Hi Luke, happy to connect! Many thanks for the summary of learning how to learn, I've completed it couple of years ago so it was nice to remind my own self of that learning. One thing is for sure, there are many learning styles and each of us needs to discover it. For me personally it is by writing things down and by practicing. Of course whatever the method is, repetition and reinforcement are the key for the long term memory 🔑😉 Oh and the analogy to and importance if the physical activities is 100% 🏋️♀️🚴🚣⛹️🏄🤸🧘♀️ Coursera is a great platform so is DataCamp 😉 yes, yes I understand, its Coursera sponsored video 😉 Anyway, thank you for all the recommendations and explanations. Happy Learning 🦉🍀
Hi Luke! thank you so much for these informative videos. I've just watched your recommended courses for learning data science, for now, I'm just wondering if you can make a video specifically talking about how to build our own data analytics projects? That'd be very much appreciated!!!
Man I'm in school right now getting my MS in Data Science and what you said at the beginning resonates with me too well. I feel like I'm cramming go get my homework's done and pass my tests but I'm not retaining all of that. Thanks for the video and a lot of good ideas for tackling how to learn properly.
To his point about adding more activities during the day, my brain works similarly. The longer I'm in front a computer, the less productive I am. I need to chop it up and distract myself
Hi Luke, you mentioned taking notes. When I was at uni I’ve done all my work on the iPad Pro. I used app called nebo, which was great I could hand write the notes and convert to digital text with one click, even with my bad handwriting haha. App is really advanced and they added Apple silicon support on it.
Oh heck yeah... this is actually exactly what I was trying to look for. Something I can then write and then transfer into digital text (as my hand writing is pretty bad as well 🤣) Thanks for sharing this Mohammad!
No worries, hope you gonna love it like I did. Thanks for another awesome video with lots of very useful info and plus amazing drone footage. Keep up the good work 💻 looking forward to another video
Hi Luke, as always excellent content. You are absolutely right on the point of focusing on the process, especially when you want to learn something completely new, focusing on the end product only leads to getting frustrated and losing motivation. However, I think that beyond knowing how to learn it is more important to learn how to be consistent. I would particularly like to know how you maintain that consistency/motivation to study (especially when you don't feel like studying). Is there any particular app that you use to plan your study time/ time management?
Thanks for this Miquel, and completely agree about consistency and feel, as you, that this is super beneficial. I may have to make another video on this topic alone to answer that question. To answer briefly, I don't use any apps for time management. My main thing is that I just maintain a consistent schedule and routine to maintain this... let me see what I can do on that vidoe!
Hi Luke I'm learning python and SQL coping those codes and changing them using Italian terms like in 'plot title' while in SQL I create databases using my family and my relatives names , hence using familiar-close things to learn. I use an app called Plantie which is like a timer. Repetition is key, working hard without any expectations. Just doing it and living the moment, time passes and we become good/elite in that. ps: I got drastically better in python when I got involved in projects using codes for analyzing accounting related statements (ebitda-ebit margin, balance sheet and income statements) I realized that sql, excel and tableau/powerbi were crucial and python. wasn't enough . Doing what you love really helps making the process fast and spontaneous.
Very much agree with doing what you love in order to speed up the learning process while also motivating you to learn!! 🙌🏼 Thanks for sharing this Konstantin, keep up the hard work with your studies!
Currently doing Udacity's nanodegree program. Took close to a month o understand Subquery. Had to rewatch the videos over and over, took lots of notes and had to visit different people's explanations. Does it get easier? Nope, most days I think I'm stupid but I realized that I started most things in my life with zero knowledge so I think I'll be fine at the end of the day with this data science.
I think you'll be fine as well. It's not easy starting, but your persistence will get you to where you need to be. Keep up the hard work with your studies!
Great video. Also good job putting the plug at the end. I will always watch a advertisement at the end of a video rather than the beginning. If the video can hold your attention the whole time you should be rewarded with someone sitting through your advertisement.
That's how I feel! Also I really love and support Coursera, they have been really good to my channel, so any support I can get for them is appreciated!!
Cool. Now just implement this in my life. Should work. I will reply how it works in two months. We will see what happen in that time. Thanks Luke. You videos are full of good, value content.
Hey Luke, thanks for the video, great work as always! Regarding Notes on the iPad (handwritten) --> I use Nebo, which is perfect for taking notes with the apple pencil, and the software is great for later recognizing what you've written (no matter how bad your writing might be, mine is terrible), and can then be transformed into printed letters. Hope it helps!
Check out the book Limitless by Jim Kwik. He offers some additional tools and methods on the subject. Learning how to learn is an essential skill for everyone.
Awesome video Luke! I have a video recommendation. Could you please make a video about courses (preferably free ones) that will give someone enough SQL knowledge to get into data science?
My favorite combination of learning is copywork with pomodoro technique. Watching your videos in between breaks also helps relax. Just a little bit though. 😂
