What is the Feynmann Technique?

1. Identifying the information
2. How would you teach it?
3. How does it sound? Is your explanation simple?

STEPS

1. UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC (READ FIRST)

-Bottom Line: Fully understand the concept first and foremost

1. Long Term Retention

-Try To explain it to yourself.

-Use spaced repetition to ensure you can consolidate this information for long-term retention.

-Example: Flash Card That Says "Explain Mitosis-Feynman," and write your explanation of this topic on the back.

Bottom Line: Consolidate the information succinctly onto a flashcard to remember it in the long term.

1. Notes on Notes Don't Work

-Bottom Line: Don't write notes on notes.

1. Choose Your Topics Carefully

-Only use it for Big Chunks Of Information

Bottom Line: Take the time to write a concise, simple explanation.

1. Avoid Complexity

-Simplify

Bottom Line: Avoid jargon and keep terms as simple as possible.

1. Use It For Real

-Bottom Line: Try to teach this topic in real life.

1. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify

-Simplify your explanations so you understand them.

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