II. Why Ultralearning matters

Question 1

What are the 2 key characteristics of Ultralearning?

Answer 1

1. Ultralearning is self-directed

2. It is intense

Question 2

What does it mean to be a self-directed learner?

Answer 2

It means you are in charge of what you are learning and how you learn it.

Where this happens matters little. You can easily be a self-directed learner and decide to enroll in a course.

Question 3

What are the 3 main ways one apply the ideas of ultralearning in their lives?

Answer 3

1. New part-time projects
2. Learning sabbaticals
3. Reimagining existing learning efforts

Question 4

Is it essential to devote intense full-time effort to an ultralearning project?

Answer 4

No.

The key is intensity and effectiveness when you are learning. Whether this happens full-time or for 2 hours a week will only affect the speed of the learning.