413: The Principles of Learning Anything - Part 3 - Mastering the Basics

February's Theme: A New Perspective On Self-EducationFor this entire month I will be joined by Steve Patterson, a home-educated and self-taught Rationalist philosopher, to explore five key principles of learning that are translatable to just about any pursuit. Principle #3: The BasicsEssentially related to the principles of technique and efficiency is mastery of the basics – the fundamentals – of any discipline is mastering the discipline. Roger Federer isn’t doing backflips and advanced techniques on the tennis court; he does basic, textbook shots, and they are executed at an extremely high level.See More Show Notes HereFull Video:Check out more at: steve-patterson.com or on Steve's YouTube channel.Support Steve through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stevepattersonSupport Steve with Bitcoin: 1A3oPBkXU156c3NKqWpNdGfTizc8JAgwKZPlease Support School SucksOur Amazon Wish ListDonate With BitcoinOr Join the A/V ClubYour continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you...Join the A/V Club! $6.00/MonthJoin the A/V Club! $9.00/MonthJoin the A/V Club! $12/Month