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Why Constant Learners All Embrace the 5-Hour Rule
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Why Constant Learners All Embrace the 5-Hour Rule


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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Concrete Examples
  • For Beginners

Recommendation

Benjamin Franklin – a polymath, inventor and one of America’s Founding Fathers – displayed little aptitude as a youngster. Yet by following a path of continual and deliberate learning, he achieved extraordinary success across multiple disciplines. Following in Franklin’s footsteps may seem like a lofty target, but his formula for learning is surprisingly simple: Dedicate an hour per day to self-improvement. In an era of rapid transformation, optimizing learning techniques is a must for anyone participating in the workforce.

Take-Aways

  • The five-hour rule – that is, dedicating an hour a day, five days a week, to deliberate learning – is responsible for Benjamin Franklin’s success.
  • To channel Franklin’s learning techniques, schedule some “slack” in your day.
  • Set yourself some learning goals. Turn off your autopilot, and practice critical skills. Stew on what you have learned to bring new ideas to fruition.

About the Speaker

Michael Simmons is an author and social enterpreneur.