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Scott H Young Podcast

by Scott H Young

Education

Podcast by Scott H Young

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Episodes

  1. The simple method that boosts memory by 50%

    In this video, I'll share one of the most effective techniques for learning. I'll also explain why it remains underused, because of a pervasive cognitive illusion.

  2. Brain training is a myth (here's what ACTUALLY works)

    We don't generally improve our thinking from specific mental exercises on puzzles, solving problems or intellectual subjects like chess, programming or art.But there is a kind of specific training that can lead to general cognitive benefits: physical exercise. In this video, I explain the science...

  3. Reach the top 1% in your field (deliberate practice)

    Why do we stop improving, even when we keep getting more experience? In this video, I explain why we stagnate, why it isn't inevitable, and how you can be one of the few that stays on the path to mastery.

  4. 5 studying techniques that don't actually work

    Learning has no short cuts. But there are plenty of dead-ends. In this video, I'll show why five widely-used strategies for learning don't actually work, and what you should do instead.

  5. How To Stop Forgetting What You Read

    Ever read a non-fiction book, love it, and then completely forget what it was about three months later? In this video, I explain the key factor that drives how much you're able to remember from books you read.

  6. How To Read One Book Per Week (Even If You Read Slowly)

    Everyone can read at least a boo per week, as long as they have the right approach. In this video, I'll share the method I've used to read consistently---no speed-reading required.

  7. (EP 316) - The real reason you procrastinate

    (EP 316) - The real reason you procrastinate by Scott H Young

  8. (Ep 315) - Nir Eyal Interview: Beyond Belief Book Review

    (Ep 315) - Nir Eyal Interview: Beyond Belief Book Review by Scott H Young

  9. (Ep 314) - Foundations Conversation Month 12 Update - Service

    (Ep 314) - Foundations Conversation Month 12 Update - Service by Scott H Young

  10. (EP 313) - Foundations Conversation Month 11 Update - Organization

    (EP 313) - Foundations Conversation Month 11 Update - Organization by Scott H Young

  11. (EP 312) - Foundations Conversation Month 10 Update - Focus

    (EP 312) - Foundations Conversation Month 10 Update - Focus by Scott H Young

  12. (EP 311) - Foundations Conversation Month 9 Update - Connection conversation

    (EP 311) - Foundations Conversation Month 9 Update - Connection conversation by Scott H Young

  13. (EP 310) - Foundations Conversation Month 8 Update - Reflection

    (EP 310) - Foundations Conversation Month 8 Update - Reflection by Scott H Young

  14. (Ep 309) - Foundations Conversation Month 7 Update - Sleep

    (Ep 309) - Foundations Conversation Month 7 Update - Sleep by Scott H Young

  15. (Ep 308) - Foundations Conversation Month 6 Update - Outreach

    (Ep 308) - Foundations Conversation Month 6 Update - Outreach by Scott H Young

  16. (Ep 307) - Foundations Conversation Month 5 Update - Reading

    (Ep 307) - Foundations Conversation Month 5 Update - Reading by Scott H Young

  17. (EP 306) - Foundations Conversation Month 4 Update - Food

    (EP 306) - Foundations Conversation Month 4 Update - Food by Scott H Young

  18. (EP 305) - Foundations Conversation Month 3 Update: Money

    (EP 305) - Foundations Conversation Month 3 Update: Money by Scott H Young

  19. (Ep 304) - Foundations Conversation - Month 2 Update Productivity

    (Ep 304) - Foundations Conversation - Month 2 Update Productivity by Scott H Young

  20. (Ep 303) - Foundations Conversation - Month 1 Update: Fitness

    (Ep 303) - Foundations Conversation - Month 1 Update: Fitness by Scott H Young

  21. (Ep 302) - An antidote to our brain’s tendency to overcomplicate simple things

    (Ep 302) - An antidote to our brain’s tendency to overcomplicate simple things by Scott H Young

  22. (Ep 301) - My 7 rules for happiness

    (Ep 301) - My 7 rules for happiness by Scott H Young

  23. (Ep 300) - When procrastination is productive

    (Ep 300) - When procrastination is productive by Scott H Young

  24. (Ep 299) - The science of mental models

    (Ep 299) - The science of mental models by Scott H Young

  25. (Ep 299) - The science of mental models

    (Ep 299) - The science of mental models by Scott H Young

  26. (Ep 298) - My New Book "Get Better At Anything" is now available!

    (Ep 298) - My New Book "Get Better At Anything" is now available! by Scott H Young

  27. (Ep 297) - Get Better At Anything Comes Out Next Week!

    Preorder now: AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063256673?linkCode=gs2&tag=harpercollins-21 APPLE BOOKS: https://books.apple.com/us/book/get-better-at-anything/id6459055308 BARNES & NOBLE:...

  28. (Ep 296) - How to learn vocabulary in a new language

    (Ep 296) - How to learn vocabulary in a new language by Scott H Young

  29. (Ep 295) - 5 Keys to Get the Most out of the Feynman Technique

    (Ep 295) - 5 Keys to Get the Most out of the Feynman Technique by Scott H Young

  30. (Ep 294) - The infinite library problem

    (Ep 294) - The infinite library problem by Scott H Young

  31. (Ep 293) - The Science of Learning Physics

    (Ep 293) - The Science of Learning Physics by Scott H Young

  32. (Ep 292) - Does Everyone Learn at the Same Rate? An Intriguing Experiment

    (Ep 292) - Does Everyone Learn at the Same Rate? An Intriguing Experiment by Scott H Young

  33. (Ep 291) - My New Book: Get Better at Anything (Special Offer for Preorders)

    Preorder now: AMAZON: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0063256673?linkCode=gs2&tag=harpercollins-21 APPLE BOOKS: https://books.apple.com/us/book/get-better-at-anything/id6459055308 BARNES & NOBLE:...

  34. (Ep 290) - The 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It)

    (Ep 290) - The 6 Causes of Burnout (and How to Avoid It) by Scott H Young

  35. (Ep 289) - The paradox of productivity

    (Ep 289) - The paradox of productivity by Scott H Young

  36. (Ep 288) - The 10,000-Hour Rule is a Myth

    (Ep 288) - The 10,000-Hour Rule is a Myth by Scott H Young

  37. (Ep 287) - 5 Ways to Make Studying Fun (Without Sacrificing Effectiveness)

    (Ep 287) - 5 Ways to Make Studying Fun (Without Sacrificing Effectiveness) by Scott H Young

  38. (Ep 286) - The 10 Best Books I Read in 2023

    (Ep 286) - The 10 Best Books I Read in 2023 by Scott H Young

  39. (Ep 285) - 6 Strategies for Learning New Things (When You Have Kids)

    (Ep 285) - 6 Strategies for Learning New Things (When You Have Kids) by Scott H Young

  40. (Ep 284) - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy- How to Change Your Mind

    (Ep 284) - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy- How to Change Your Mind by Scott H Young

  41. (Ep 283) - How to learn anything easily

    (Ep 283) - How to learn anything easily by Scott H Young

  42. (Ep 282) - Why Build a Life of Focus?

    (Ep 282) - Why Build a Life of Focus? by Scott H Young

  43. (Ep 281) - Deciding Your Next Decade

    (Ep 281) - Deciding Your Next Decade by Scott H Young

  44. (Ep 280) - Why You Can’t Put Down Your Phone

    (Ep 280) - Why You Can’t Put Down Your Phone by Scott H Young

  45. (Ep 279) - Lesson 1: How to Get Into a Focused State Quickly

    (Ep 279) - Lesson 1: How to Get Into a Focused State Quickly by Scott H Young

  46. (Ep 278) - The 15 People Who Have Most Influenced My Thinking

    (Ep 278) - The 15 People Who Have Most Influenced My Thinking by Scott H Young

  47. (Ep 277) - What Does Research Say is the Best Way to Learn a Language

    (Ep 277) - What Does Research Say is the Best Way to Learn a Language by Scott H Young

  48. (Ep 276) - My #1 rule for writing

    (Ep 276) - My #1 rule for writing by Scott H Young

  49. (Ep 275) - Self-Efficacy: The Key to Understanding What Motivates You

    (Ep 275) - Self-Efficacy: The Key to Understanding What Motivates You by Scott H Young

  50. (Ep 274) - 18 Life Lessons I’d Give My 18-Year-Old Self

    (Ep 274) - 18 Life Lessons I’d Give My 18-Year-Old Self by Scott H Young

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Podcast by Scott H Young

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How many episodes does Scott H Young Podcast have?

Scott H Young Podcast has 320 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 30, 2026.

What is Scott H Young Podcast about?

Podcast by Scott H Young

How often does Scott H Young Podcast release new episodes?

Scott H Young Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 320 episodes since September 2017.

Who hosts Scott H Young Podcast?

Scott H Young Podcast is created and hosted by Scott H Young.
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