How to Become a Really Smart Learner
Learning is something which starts from the time when the child is born and lasts till the person takes his or her last breath. There is no age and intellectual limit on learning; neither can it be restricted to text books. It is something which keeps you knowledgeable engaged and relevant, and can be attained from sages, books, real life incidents or even the most novices of people and animals.
The key to all this is to become a smart learner, one who can easily perceive and distinguish any lesson which life has to offer. In this article, we will discuss a few techniques through which you can become a smart learner.
Instructions
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Shut Your Inner Voice
Whenever you listen to the views of a speaker or any other person, there is always that inner voice which is continuously commenting about each and everything, especially those things about which have some idea. This inner voice is fuelled by your ego and of your really want to learn, you need to shut this voice down. Always listen like you don’t know anything, with an open mind and stance. All the judgment can be made later, and you never know what information you might get. -
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Argue with Yourself
If you fail to control your inner voice, then it is best to use it to your advantage. Sort out all the points which you think you already know and just make an assumption that you are totally wrong. The next step is to evaluate each and every argument. This comparative analysis will allow you to seek more answers and learn more. -
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Always Try To Be Curious
Curiosity kills the cat, but can be an advantage for you. Even if you are attending a lecture, or listening to something about which you have a fair idea, try to be curious and make an effort to extract some relevant questions out of the discussion. You can ask these questions once the discussion is done and even if you don’t get satisfactory answers, there are many resources, both in libraries and online which can be utilized. -
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Focus on the Substance
A poor presenter can kill a discussion sometimes, however well researched and documented it is. As a smart learner though, it is your job to keep your focus on the information which is available. Simply lead your mind into believing that you are reading the presentation on your own.
