Being smart is easy, actually.
Summary
TLDRThe video script emphasizes the importance of the will to learn as the key to becoming smart. It dismisses common 'smart' habits as mere symptoms and suggests that the real secret lies in the intrinsic desire to learn. The speaker contrasts the 'hard way' of forced learning with the 'easy way' that requires a change in mindset and perspective. They argue that recognizing and challenging limiting beliefs about one's abilities, coupled with the right learning approach, can transform anyone into a genius. The script also highlights the role of technology, like AI, in simplifying complex subjects and making learning accessible and engaging.
Takeaways
- 😌 Being smart is often misunderstood as following certain habits like reading or using flashcards, but the real cause is the will to learn.
- 🧠 High IQ is not the only path to genius; average IQ individuals can also become smart with the right mindset and approach.
- 📚 The 'will to learn' is a crucial factor that is often overlooked in educational systems and online discussions.
- 🔍 There are two ways to develop the will to learn: the hard way, which involves discipline and motivation, and the easy way, which requires an open mindset.
- 🚫 The easy method won't work for those with a stubborn mindset who enjoy being resistant to change.
- 🤔 Perspective is key in learning; how you view a subject can significantly impact your performance and interest in it.
- 👩🏫 Teachers can greatly influence one's perspective on a subject, but it's also essential to take charge of your own learning.
- 🤷♀️ People may have preconceived notions about their abilities in certain subjects, often stemming from past experiences or external influences.
- 💡 Awareness of these limiting beliefs is the first step to overcoming them; recognizing them can reduce their power.
- 🔎 Doubt and scrutinize your limiting beliefs to find alternative explanations that can support a more positive view of your abilities.
- 🔄 Change your perspective on learning by viewing it as a game or competition, which can make the process more enjoyable and motivating.
- 🤖 AI, such as chat GPT, can be a powerful tool for learning, providing explanations tailored to different levels of understanding and simplifying complex concepts.
- 📈 Finally, take action by applying what you've learned and changing your approach to learning, which is the most important but also the hardest step.
Q & A
What is the main factor that differentiates a genius from an average person according to the speaker?
-The main factor is the 'will to learn,' which is a trait shared by every genius on the planet.
Why does the speaker believe that simply reading books or using flashcards is not the secret to becoming smart?
-The speaker believes these are symptoms of being smart rather than the actual cause, which is the intrinsic will to learn.
What are the two ways to develop the will to learn as mentioned in the script?
-The two ways are the hard way, which involves forcing oneself to learn despite discomfort, and the easy way, which requires a change in mindset and perspective.
Why does the speaker suggest that the hard way of developing the will to learn might not be effective for most people?
-The hard way is only effective when a person has a lot of discipline or a huge motivating factor, which most people lack or only have temporarily, like before an exam.
What does the speaker mean by 'perspective is everything' when it comes to learning?
-The speaker means that how one views a subject can significantly impact their performance and interest in it, and changing one's perspective can lead to improved learning.
How does the speaker describe the impact of a teacher on a student's perspective of a subject?
-The speaker illustrates that a teacher can change a student's perspective and performance in a subject, either positively by making it interesting or negatively by not explaining concepts well.
What is the first step the speaker suggests to change one's perspective on a subject they find difficult?
-The first step is to identify and become aware of the beliefs that make one think they are bad at a subject.
What does the speaker advise to do after identifying the reasons for disliking a subject?
-The speaker advises to doubt or scrutinize these reasons, finding evidence that they might not be true.
Why does the speaker emphasize that no subject is too complicated to learn?
-The speaker emphasizes this because they believe that if a subject seems too complicated, it might be due to the learning method or the teacher, and there are alternative ways to learn effectively.
What role does the speaker suggest AI, specifically chat GPT, can play in learning complex subjects?
-The speaker suggests that AI like chat GPT can explain complex subjects in a simplified manner, adapting to different learning levels and making difficult concepts understandable.
What is the final step the speaker mentions for actually improving in a subject?
-The final step is to take action by practicing the subject, using the new perspective and understanding gained.
Outlines
📚 The Essence of Genius: The Will to Learn
This paragraph emphasizes the importance of the will to learn as the key to becoming smart rather than relying on superficial methods like reading a lot or using flashcards. It points out that while some people may have naturally high IQs, others can develop intelligence rapidly by adopting a single, often overlooked, quality: a strong desire to learn. The speaker criticizes the educational system for not teaching this concept and suggests that there are easy and hard ways to cultivate the will to learn, warning that the easy way won't work for those with a stubborn mindset. The paragraph also touches on the importance of perspective in learning and how it can significantly affect one's performance in a subject.
🤔 Challenging Preconceived Notions About Learning
The speaker encourages viewers to identify and challenge their own negative beliefs about learning, such as the idea that they are not good at a subject or that it is too complicated. By becoming aware of these beliefs, they can start to diminish their power. The paragraph suggests scrutinizing each belief to find reasons they might not be true, using the speaker's own doubts about computer programming as an example. It also highlights the importance of finding alternative explanations for difficulties in learning, such as the teaching method or the source of the information, and emphasizes that no subject is inherently too complicated if approached with the right mindset and resources.
🧠 Harnessing AI for Learning and Changing Perspectives
In this paragraph, the speaker discusses the transformative power of AI, specifically mentioning Chat GPT, as a tool for learning and understanding complex subjects. They share personal experiences where AI was able to explain difficult concepts in a way that was previously challenging to grasp. The speaker also addresses the potential for AI to make mistakes and the importance of corroborating its information with other sources. Furthermore, they suggest using AI to help change one's perspective on learning, making it more enjoyable and gamified. The paragraph concludes with encouragement to take action and engage with the subject matter, providing resources for quick learning and exam preparation.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Smart
💡Genius
💡Will to Learn
💡Perspective
💡Stubborn Mindset
💡Discipline
💡Motivation
💡Intrinsic Reason
💡AI (Artificial Intelligence)
💡Quantum Physics
💡Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
💡Romanticize
Highlights
The key to becoming smart is the will to learn, not just following superficial tips like reading books or using flashcards.
Genius is not solely about high IQ; average IQ individuals can become smart rapidly with the right mindset change.
The will to learn is often overlooked in schools and online discussions, despite being crucial for intellectual development.
There are two paths to developing the will to learn: the hard way through discipline and pain, and the easy way with a change in mindset.
The hard way of learning often leads to mediocre results due to lack of intrinsic motivation.
The easy way to learning requires flexibility and an open mind, contrary to a stubborn mindset.
Perspective is crucial in learning; changing how you see a subject can significantly impact performance.
Teachers can change one's perspective on a subject, but learners must also take charge of their own learning.
Awareness of self-limiting beliefs about one's abilities is the first step towards overcoming them.
Doubting and scrutinizing negative beliefs about one's learning capacity can lessen their impact.
The belief that a subject is too complicated can be challenged by finding the right learning method or resource.
AI, such as Chat GPT, can be an effective tool for learning complex subjects in a simplified manner.
Chat GPT can adapt explanations to different learning levels, from a 5-year-old to a GCSE student.
Despite the effectiveness of AI, it's important to cross-reference with textbooks to ensure accuracy.
Changing one's perspective on learning, such as viewing math papers as a game, can increase motivation and enjoyment.
The final step in the learning process is taking action and engaging with the subject matter.
The video offers resources for quick cramming and more in-depth learning for exam preparation.
Transcripts
being smart is easy actually drop all of
the crap like read three books a week
take a social media detox or use anky
flash cards those things are symptoms of
being smart but you need to know the
actual cause what creates a genius yes
there are some people that just
naturally have high IQs but I've seen
average people with average IQs become
super smart in a really short period of
time with only one change every genius
on the planet has this one thing it's
obvious but barely anyone talks about
the secret how to develop it the very
obvious thing is the will to learn well
that's cool to know end a video but not
really it shocks me that they don't
teach this in schools and it also shocks
me that I don't see enough people
talking about it on the internet how do
you get the will to learn well there are
two ways you can either get it the easy
way or you can get it the hard way take
your pick the hard way is the way
they've probably suggested in schools
you don't like maths it hurts your brain
too bad go through with the pain and do
it anyway this is the method that most
people use the only time this method
actually creates genius is when either a
that person has a lot of discipline or
or B they have a huge motivating factor
but most people either don't have this
or only have it really close to the exam
like the motivation really starts to
kick in when I have a paper that's worth
half my grade for tomorrow but this
often produces like mediocre or average
results because you have to force
yourself into doing it you don't
actually like it there's no intrinsic
reason for you to pursue it but even if
you don't have crazy motivation or crazy
discipline the easy method can still
work for you but okay A word of warning
the easy method will not work for you I
repeat will not work for you if you have
a stubborn mindset and actually enjoy
being stubborn I mean just think about
it okay easy stubborn they're literally
opposites if we just take maths as an
example because I have definitely been
there once with this subject if you're
the type of person to make hate math an
entire personality trait I hate math I
hate equations and I'm not interested in
getting better I mean what's the point
in clicking on this video If you aren
interested in guessing better point
being you can either choose to become
more flexible and go down the easy path
or you can continue struggling with it
good luck babes if you've identified
that you're stubborn and you do not want
to change please kick off this video the
rest of this video is not for you
however for my people that do want want
to change the rest of this video is for
you first really really important thing
I need to drill into your brain
perspective is everything when it comes
to learning the way you see a subject
can absolutely make or break how you
perform in it I feel like everyone has
had this scenario in school where at
first they might have hated a subject
couldn't stand it and then they get
assigned to an amazing teacher who
changes the way they see the subject and
then they end up doing amazing or vice
versa I used to absolutely love
religious studies when I was younger and
I used to be so good at it and then the
teacher I had at the end of your n just
absolutely ruined it for me she was not
a good teacher but that's the thing the
subject itself didn't change physics is
still physics English is still English
the only thing that the teacher has
changed is either a your perspective on
the subjects and or B the way that you
learned the subject we do like to blame
teachers even I'm guilty of this but
this isn't completely their fault we are
in charge of our own learning too there
were loads of reasons why you might
think that you're not good at a subject
people in your childhood might have told
you that you're bad at it a teacher
could have done a horrible job at
explaining a concept and now you just
think it's too complicated for you and
I'm sorry to call some of you out but
somebody had to say it you might feel
like it's easier to fit in with friends
who don't like the subject if you don't
like it too we're going to make this
video interactive okay the first thing
that I want you to do is to
identify why to I think I'm bad at this
subject if you need a little help I will
do it with you so right now I'm learning
computer programming in my spare time
and I've always had these beliefs about
my ability with Computing you're not
smart enough to do this it's too
complicated if I ask myself why here are
some of the answers that come up you are
too emotional and not logical enough to
deal with stem subjects you should stick
to English computer programming is too
complicated you'll never get it plus you
never got it when you were younger you
can pause the video now and explore your
own reasons the first step is already
done okay that's simply awareness even
just being aware of these beliefs means
they have less power over you the next
step is doubting or
scrutinizing whichever a term you prefer
go through each individual reason and
find other reasons for why they might
not be exactly true it doesn't have to
be a complete outright denial that's
difficult at this stage it only has to
be a doubt if I go through some of my
own doubts for some of these beliefs
okay for the first belief I mean
actually there's quite a lot of logic
involved in English like you you can't
waffle an entire essay and still get
100% English does actually require more
logic than I think a lot of people let
on and plus even if let's just say
English required absolutely no logic
logic is a skill that you can develop
like yeah of course there are just some
people that are going to I don't know
have better skills than you initially
but like that's literally something that
you can practice and you can get good at
Okay computer program is too comp we'll
come back to the computer programming is
too complicated one because I think you
can fit that for a lot of different
subjects and there's a bigger reason why
I want to get into oh and the whole you
never got it when you were younger thing
just think about it there were so many
things that we didn't get when we were
younger that we probably get now I know
for a fact that if you were to give
5-year-old me a quadratic equation and
told her to solve it I would just side
ey you and walk away I might still do
that today I'm sorry I'm not solving
quadratic equations for nobody again
let's just wait till results days we
we'll see about that point being just
cuz you didn't get something when you
were younger or in the past or even a
month ago doesn't mean you can't get it
now now whenever you're working on
whatever subject it is that you're doing
whether it's maths or science or English
and whenever those negative thoughts
arise while you're doing it you just go
in and logically doubt them them and you
do this again and again and again until
your brain just kind of gives up on
reminding you of them but there's one
belief in particular that was the one I
just talked about that I think a lot of
people might have and it links to the
next reason okay and that belief is it's
just too complicated for me now this is
the second factor and links to the way
that you learn and the whole teacher
change thing so for most of year 10 and
11 I would not get science like I I
would just sit there in the class act
like I'm paying attention um listen to
the teacher and it's just going through
one ear and out the other then I would
come back home okay and then watch a
free science lessons video on it and in
4 minutes this guy's made me understand
what my teacher was trying to explain to
me for a whole hour I cannot make this
stuff up but because of this example I
truly believe that no subject is too
complicated to learn and if it is then
you're learning it the wrong way some
teachers are absolutely amazing and they
can explain anything in a way that
anyone can understand and to put it
bluntly some teachers just suck and
there is nothing that we can do about
that obviously if you have I don't know
you go to a school and there's more than
one teacher for a subject you can ask
another teacher teacher you can try
online resources but if all of that
fails there is one teacher out there
that okay 90% of the time doesn't suck
that can teach you anything in any way
and that everyone has access to sound
too good to be true is AI baby okay it's
chat GPT I just asked chat GPT to
explain the fundamentals of quantum
physics to me as if I were a 5-year-old
and I actually get what it's saying and
it's even simple enough for 5-year-old
me to have understood that too there's
no way it just explained the Heisenberg
uncertainty principle that simply and
that easily so I asked it to expand and
tell me more this time but as if I were
a GCSE student and it flipping worked
and I still flipping got it but I had a
question I got the equation but I didn't
get why you needed to divide by 4 Pi at
the end I just thought it was a bit
random so I asked and it's still bloody
explained it to me I just still can't
believe that we're living in an age
where stuff like this exists and it's
free but one thing to know is that chat
GPT can make mistakes I would look at a
textbook let's just say I'm not
understanding it ask chat GPT now I
understand it go back to the textbook
and suddenly it all makes sense
obviously as technology is getting
better and better these sources are
going to become more accurate and more
reliable for these things you can even
ask GPC to help you find ideas on how to
romanticize it or to just change your
perspective on it in general for example
I used to absolutely dread doing math
papers but I watched the GCSE video that
schaa did and then from then onwards
doing math papers became like a game to
me it's a competition it's a game and
all the 15 and 16 year olds in England
are playing there's 80 points up for
grabs in this game and I've got one hour
30 minutes to grab as many of those
points as I can because it was so much
more fun to me cuz I saw it as a game I
did loads of practice papers and well in
theory I'm supposed to improve we'll see
on results day but the last step is
probably the most important but is also
the hardest now you've got to actually
do something if it's math then it's math
if it's quantum physics then it's
quantum physics but where do you even
start what are you even supposed to do
okay so if you're cramming for an exam
and need something super quick then
click here but if you've got a little
bit more time before the test then click
here go devour those exams guys okay if
no one told you today you got this
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