How To Learn Anything Impossibly Fast

There's a significant gap between perception and reality when it comes to learning. A phenomenon exists where people believe they can improve their skills merely by watching YouTube videos without putting in the necessary work. While researching this email, a study caught my eye where participants were divided into two groups. The first group was shown a video on how to throw a dart, while the second group watched the same video twenty times. Surprisingly, there was no noticeable difference between the two groups when it came to dart-throwing skills. However, the second group exhibited much greater confidence in their abilities. This trend extended beyond darts; researchers observed similar results whether the skill involved playing an online game or learning to moonwalk. Though the stakes in this study were relatively minor, the disparity between perceived and actual ability can have detrimental effects on both careers and personal lives.

The antidote to this illusion is straightforwa…