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1. Compress – Reduce Information Density

• Brain handles ~4 independent ideas at once.
• Methods:

1. Pareto Principle (80/20 rule):

• Identify critical 20% of concepts/skills that drive most results.
• Delay or ignore non-critical 80%.
• Reinforce high-impact material first; expand after mastery.

1. Association: Connect new info to what you already know (e.g., cognates in languages).
2. Chunking: Group words/phrases as blocks to reduce memory load and build fluency.

• Examples: “Can I have…?”, “I would like to…”, “Where is the…?”

2. Compile – Move from Consumption to Mastery

• Techniques:
• Ultradian Cycles: 90 min focus + 20 min rest.
• Agile testing: Learn → Test → Repeat for constant feedback.
• Slow practice: For physical or language skills, practice slowly to build precise neural circuits.
• Immersion: Apply skills in real-life situations, not just practice.
• Learn by teaching: Explain concepts to others or yourself to consolidate knowledge.
• Actor insight: Separate performing from self-critique; allow mistakes before refinement.

3. Consolidate – Prioritize Rest for Retention

• Learning occurs in two stages: focus + rest.
• Micro-rest: 10-sec breaks after intense learning to replay info faster.
• Macro-rest: Non-Sleep Deep Rest (Yoga Nidra) ~20 min during day.
• Sleep: Essential for replaying and organizing learning from the day.
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Key Takeaways:

• Embrace friction: struggle indicates deep learning (“generation effect”).
• Focus on self-improvement, not competition. One step at a time.
• Repeat the 3C cycle: Compress → Compile → Consolidate

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Days of the Week

Months of the Year

Seasons

Time Units (Basic)

Parts of the Day

Relative Time (Essential)

Frequency & Duration (Core)

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My first lesson in Spanish on iTalki. It’s good to know where we’re at, so we can know what to improve on.

Message me, I’d love to hear from you:

Eric@TheActorVideos.com.

Links to lessons the teacher sent me:

https://www.profedeele.es/b1/

https://deleahora.com/actividades

Thank you to Irma Flores

You can find her on iTalki.

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Every beginning needs its end, so let's close this year with some festive phrases and I'll speak you in the new year.

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