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How can I learn new things as an adult?

Jai Flicker
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Jai Flicker is an Academic Tutor and the CEO and Founder of Lifeworks Learning Center, a San Francisco Bay Area-based business focused on providing tutoring, parental support, test preparation, college essay writing help, and psychoeducational evaluations to help students transform their attitude toward learning. Jai has over 20 years of experience in the education management industry. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego.

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People tend to stick to what they know because it's comfortable. But if you push your boundaries a little and welcome new challenges, you'll find it's easier to learn new skills.

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Can learning new things also help break bad habits?

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Usually, it is possible because when you learn something new, your attention is highly focused on that thing, which may help you kick a bad habit. There is also a situation where your interest and perseverance in something new outweighs your bad habits, and then this is a benign development.

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Does it matter how long it takes to learn something?

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No. Everyone learns in their own way and at their own speed.

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How can you work in short bursts?

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Take frequent breaks. Review notes. Test yourself through application. Review again if needed.

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If I want to teach someone and I am still struggling what do I do?

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Admit you struggling and work together to figure it out. Also, split up tasks to help each other.

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