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Interleaved practice involves mixing different skills or topics within a single study session, while varied practice focuses on performing the same skill in different settings and contexts. Both techniques contrast with blocked practice (focusing on one topic at a time) and are effective learning strategies, as they mimic real-world unpredictability and force the brain to differentiate between concepts, leading to more durable learning and better Long-Term Retention.
Learning about more than one thing at a time and by switching between topics regularly we increase our learning ability. This method allows our brain to create connections by expanding our context.
Spacing out learning also gives your brain time to store the information and by continuously Recalling Information you gain a benefit of strengthening that knowledge.
Our brains are made for multitasking.
Start Often Finish Early
What is SOFA?
A principle that states, you should start doing as many things as you have the ability and desire to do without any goal of completing it whatsoever. Only thing you should strive for is at the very least coming up with a detailed README of sorts, or finishing the idea fully in your mind.
Working on multiple things at the same time is beneficial to your learning as you gain various degree of experience in all areas. Your brain is made to multitask, don’t be scared.
It’s OK not to like something, after all, we don’t have all the time in the world to consume everything. Put it off, or put it down and never pick it up again.
Nothing is permanent, time is passing, nothing lasts forever. A programming language that you are passionate about may be old news by the time you are done learning it, that tool that you really like? Old news. Experiment with your projects, hobbies and ideas.
The good thing about SOFA is you decide when something is done.
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