Named after Richard Feynman, this learning technique is useful for anyone, to learn basically anything at a deeper level, in a short period of time. Instead of using the passive learning method that is less effective, the Feynman technique is an active way to guide you through different zones of learning.
Indeed, this technique is the exact technique Richard implemented to master his exams in Princeton University, stated out clearly by James Gleick, in his biography of Feynman.
You can use the Feynman technique to:
- Learn a new concept or knowledge in a short period of time.
- Understand a topic or study you don’t really “get”.
- Improve knowledge retention after your studies regardless you’re a student, employee, or employer.
- Comparing to memorize a set of information for a presentation or an exam that usually take a huge amount of time (and stress) to produce a lousy result, the Feynman technique delivers a better result in less time (you can achieve the desired results in less than 30 minutes.)
- Making an idea or concept your own by delivering it in your own words with your personal experiences and input. In another word, steal like an artist.