How to Use the Feynman Technique to Learn Faster (With Examples)

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." That's the basis of the Feynman Technique, a four-step process which can help you learn anything quickly. Here's how to use it.

There’s a quote that’s often attributed to Albert Einstein which goes: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” Whether or not Einstein himself actually said this (it’s never been properly sourced, so it’s likely he didn’t), it’s still an insightful observation. It’s also one that yields a pretty powerful study tip when reversed: If you want to understand something well, try to explain it simply. By attempting to explain a concept in simple terms, you’ll quickly see where you have a good under

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