Explain something you learned to someone
Teach a friend, family member or even an empty room one new idea.
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Why it helps
Explaining shows you where your understanding is thin. Teaching is one of the best ways to deepen what you know.
How to do it
- Pick one idea you learned recently.
- Explain it in plain words as if to a child.
- Notice where you struggled and look that part up.
Make it easier
Explain it aloud to yourself.
Make it harder
Write the explanation as a short guide.
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