how do I learn faster

To learn faster, structure practice around frequent attempts, useful errors, and short periods of rest:

• Prioritize repetitions: Set a practice block and aim for as many safe repetitions as you can. It’s the repetitions—not simply the hours—that matter; errors help signal what needs to change. 1
• Pause between attempts: For skill practice, try alternating about 10 seconds of practice with 10 seconds of doing nothing. The brief rests were associated with faster learning and retention; avoid filling the pauses with your phone or another task. 2
• Rest after the session: Sit quietly with your eyes closed for five to 10 minutes if possible, rather than immediately taking in more information. The episode describes this as giving the brain time to replay the skill. 3
• For difficult learning, work with errors rather than quitting at frustration: The episode recommends focused bouts of roughly seven to 30 minutes of trying, making mistakes, and continuing; it also suggests practicing when your focus is naturally strongest. 4

In short: practice actively, allow mistakes to guide your attention, and build in quiet rest. 5