Episode 24

24 - Learn More, Work Less

24 - Learn More, Work Less

Are you interested in effective learning strategies? Today we’re talking about the book Learn Improve Master by Nick Velasquez, which talks about breaking up your learning into small, manageable chunks and testing yourself after each one. It’s important to vary your learning style, media, and environment to ensure that you can learn in any situation. And don’t forget to give yourself enough time to really learn something deeply. Oh, and one more thing - make sure you get enough sleep! That’s when your brain cleans up and organizes all the information you’ve learned. So if you want to be a better learner, follow these tips and get some good rest!

Links

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=2478

https://unlimitedmastery.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-DJEU9N1y4

https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/dunlosky.pdf

Jill’s Links
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallsteps

Twitter startwithsmallsteps

Email the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.com

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.