Ultralearning
Multi-talented author, programmer and entrepreneur Scott Young has learnt four new languages and taught himself the entire four-year MIT curriculum for computer science all within a year. How? By using these seven life-changing ultralearning techniques designed for people, like him, who want to stand apart. Learning has never been easy, perhaps, because it has never been made easy. Scott Young has observed the passive learning subculture, redesigning it for those who want to accomplish more with his seven principles behind every successful ultralearning project. Whether the goal is to be fluent in a language (or ten languages), earn the equivalent of a college degree in a fraction of the time, or learn multiple skills to build a product or business from the ground up, the principles in Ultralearning will guide you to success. Scott’s achievements make one thing clear; it is not what you learn, but how you learn that promises success. And, the best way to learn is not just to learn, but to ultralearn. Both inspiring and practical, this personalised account is a vital read for any driven learner.
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- the book "Ultraltralearning" by Scott Young was/is a useful resource for people who want to "open their minds" to different perspectives on finding work, imo:
https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ultralearning/
https://www.reddit.com/r/productivity/comments/r81s4t/
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https://www.amazon.com/Ultralearning-Master-Outsmart-Competi...
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- highly recommend the book "Ultralearning" by Scott Young to everyone, especially people looking for a new job/to change jobs (yes, I realize if one is looking for a job theoretically one "shouldn't" have time for "extra" reading). Truly an inspirational and empowering read.
https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/ultralearnin...
https://www.audible.com/pd/Ultralearning-Audiobook/006294514...
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- I highly recommend Ultralearning [1]. It does not talk about hours required to learn something, but how to define your goal, plan out the study, and then immerse yourself into the task.
- Great course. I also highly recommend the book Ultralearning [1], which has a stronger focus on quickly mastering applied skills.
- Going from a low GPA math degree to a 100k salary as a SWE in 3 months might be a bit ambitious. I have 1st class honours and 9 years experience. I'm not up to that yet. Admittedly I'm in a small city in New Zealand where they pay is not great.
That said you should be able to get into software engineering relatively easily.
I'd suggest reading Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career Book by Scott H. Young.
It outlines a pattern for this kind of self education.
Try to work as much as you can with people in the industry. Internships are a great way to get contacts. Anything you can do to meet people in the industry will help.
- > What are you reading and why? Audiobooks are a special case for me. They help fill the time when I'm driving to work, mowing the lawn or doing dishes. If I consume my entertainment during these productive times, I find I'm less drawn to television and other mindless distractions. They also help me to be motivated to do tasks that I otherwise find dull. The better alternative is to find a friend to share these tasks with, but that is not always a practical option.
While I do read for entertainment, I really enjoy non-fiction as long as it's light. If I want to explore a topic and truly learn something, I often need to find a text version. That said, I have found some great audiobooks that I have learnt from:
-The Goal
-Pragmatic Programmer
-Designing Data-Intensive Applications
-Thinking Fast and Slow
-Ultralearning
The best entertainment so far have been
-Dune
-The Expanse series
-The Bobiverse series
-The Expeditionary force series.
I asked this question so broadly as I wanted to try something that I wouldn't usually go for. I have a heavy bias towards sci-fi and wouldn't mind exploring other genres. I love good non-fiction but have also found a lot of trash non-fiction out there that I regret wasting time on.
I have a log of recommendations but not of books read. It sounds like a good idea.
I'll add How to Read a Book to my list :)
