Ultra-learning: Accelerate Your Career, Master Hard Skills And Outsmart The Competition - Scott H. Young

"Ultralearning: Accelerate Your Career, Master Hard Skills and Outsmart the Competition" by Scott H. Young is a book that explores a powerful approach to self-directed, intensive learning. Young introduces the concept of "ultralearning," which involves developing a strategic and systematic approach to mastering complex skills and subjects in a short period. He draws on his own experiences, such as learning four languages in a year and completing a four-year MIT computer science curriculum in twelve months, to illustrate the principles of ultralearning. The book provides practical strategies for identifying learning goals, designing effective learning projects, and optimizing the learning process. Young emphasizes the importance of directness, drilling, retrieval, feedback, and experimentation in ultralearning. "Ultralearning" aims to empower readers to take control of their learning and achieve extraordinary results in their personal and professional lives.