In this episode I discuss why real understanding and skill come from direct contact with meaning, rather than from verbalization, explanation, or rigid procedure. Using reading, intuition, music, and sports as examples, I explain how meaning is grasped before it’s put into words. I explore how humans naturally decode complex, subtle signals, often knowing something is right or wrong without being able to explain why, and how this same capacity underlies deep learning and mastery. Over-focusi...
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In this episode I discuss why real understanding and skill come from direct contact with meaning, rather than from verbalization, explanation, or rigid procedure. Using reading, intuition, music, and sports as examples, I explain how meaning is grasped before it’s put into words. I explore how humans naturally decode complex, subtle signals, often knowing something is right or wrong without being able to explain why, and how this same capacity underlies deep learning and mastery. Over-focusi...
In this episode I discuss how reading should be done for more than just entertainment and knowledge. Reading should be done every day to train the mind in extended concentration, maintaining a single thread of thought, and holding your attention deliberately. I discuss what I think it means to read well, and show how this skill goes well beyond just reading, amplifying our personal and professional lives. Support the show Become a Member nontrivialpodcast.com Check out the Video Version http...
NonTrivial
In this episode I discuss why real understanding and skill come from direct contact with meaning, rather than from verbalization, explanation, or rigid procedure. Using reading, intuition, music, and sports as examples, I explain how meaning is grasped before it’s put into words. I explore how humans naturally decode complex, subtle signals, often knowing something is right or wrong without being able to explain why, and how this same capacity underlies deep learning and mastery. Over-focusi...
