How to Learn Anything in 4 Steps with the Feynman Technique
The Feynman Technique involves breaking down information into small, manageable pieces and then using mental images to help understand it – and can be applied to convey complicated topics in a short amount of time. This remarkable methodology can help you learn everything from playing bongos to quantum theory.
Pick a topic and study it
Start with a topic that you want to learn about – anything from a new language, to how to play an instrument, to physics – and break down the components of the topic and examine each piece individually.
Examine any gaps in your knowledge
Were you able to explain the topic in basic terms? What was the most challenging part of doing that?
Organize, analyze and simplify
Use what you learned in steps 1 through 3 to organize your learning into a system that works for you
- Remove jargon and replace it with analogies or images
- Make learning fun by creating an activity (a game, perhaps) around learning the topic