Brat McKay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast.

Ever wondered why, after hours of reading and highlighting, you still feel unprepared

for that big test?

Or why, shortly after a work training, you can't remember much of what was said and how

to apply it?

Or why you have trouble comprehending a difficult book?

Whether you're a student studying for exams, an employee trying to learn the ropes at a

new job, or someone who's into personal study, learning effectively is hugely important

in increasing your capacity and knowledge.

Unfortunately, most of what people do to learn simply doesn't work.

Here to unlock the superior research back strategies that will help harness the potential of your

brain is Daniel Willingham, Professor Psychology and the author of Outsmart Your Brain.

Today in the show, Daniel explains why the default way that our brain wants to learn doesn't

work, and how to approach learning by both reading and listening more effectively.

We discuss how to get more out of your reading, including whether you should highlight, whether

speed reading is effective, the optimal method for taking notes during the lecture, the best

way to cement things into your memory, and much more.

Out of the shows over, check out our show notes at a-wim.is-learn.

All right, Daniel Willingham, welcome to the show.

Thank you so much for having me.

You are a professor of psychology who has published a book on learning better.

It's called Outsmart Your Brain.

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