THE FEYNMAN LEARNING METHODA quite interesting and distinctive book by the authors Âm Hồng Tín and Lý Vĩ. Admiring the learning method of the famous physicist Feynman, the authors have thoroughly researched his thought processes and the learning methods he applied in his career and teaching.The book focuses on 5 core steps to help us learn quickly, remember longer, and make significant progress.

This is also the next book in a series of 5 books about learning and teaching methods that I will share with you before the new year 2025.I hope that you will not only apply these methods for yourself but also use them as a foundation to guide and accompany the next generations. This could be your child - the sweet fruit of your partnership, or your students, whether they are school children, university students, or trainees - those you teach and mentor.Having the right learning method not only saves us a lot of time but also allows us to quickly achieve our goals and realize our personal aspirations. These 5 methods can be applied across all aspects, fields, and ages

.1. SETTING GOALSMany people give up studying because they haven't defined their goals from the start. This is true in many different situations, whether it's a class, a project, or a book. Many study because they hear others praise it, read books based on trends, and thus easily give up when facing difficulties or challenges. Therefore, the first thing we need to do is to identify our goals through two steps:

Step One: Clarify the purpose of learning. Learning not only changes our thinking profoundly but also serves as the foundation to refine our thought processes in four aspects: open-minded thinking, developing critical thinking, honing logical thinking, and enhancing communication ability. Step Two: Focus on the goal. Clarify the significant benefits it brings by finding future directions and concentrating on the present. To do this well, we need to know how to make specific plans to implement goals and turn them into actionable tasks. Ensure the SMART principle is adhered to when setting goals. For example, when reading a book, we must see what it can offer us in the future in specific areas (child-rearing, developing thought, career, or personal finance). Simultaneously, consider how it can be applied to our current life. From there, we can plan and apply it immediately. Only then does new knowledge truly enter our lives.

1. GRASPING KNOWLEDGEMany have shared with me that after finishing a book, they often forget everything. This is because they haven't established a proper learning process for themselves. The knowledge they've just received is only on the surface. So, what is the standard process we should apply?

First: Short-term memory. Here, we need to build a knowledge system with questions like: Why are we reading this book? What is the core content? How can it be applied to life? Second: Psychological symbols. We need to visualize words because our brain can absorb knowledge through images more easily than through words. Third: Double coding. This helps us deepen our knowledge system through two main systems: language by meaning of words and images by meaning of visuals. Fourth: Long-term memory. Transfer the newly acquired knowledge from short-term to long-term memory through mind mapping. This is the combination of words and images I've shared with my students. Using mind maps, we can systematize knowledge visually, systematically, and logically. Combined with reflection, connection, and packaging through personal experiences, we create our own knowledge system.This method I've applied for over 13 years and have taught in detail through my first book "Start Deep Transformation from Books."

1. SHARING KNOWLEDGEWe have two ways to learn: passive and active. Listening, watching, and reading are passive learning. Active learning involves discussing with others, applying knowledge in practice, and especially teaching others. This approach helps us remember up to 90% of what we've learned.The reason this method is so effective is if we don't understand something deeply and systematically, it's hard to convey it to others. Therefore, if we think we know a field well but can't convey it succinctly and clearly, we still have knowledge blind spots. The task then is to systematize our foundational knowledge through diagrams, then learn to present and share it in our own words via our created diagrams.

2. REVIEW AND REFLECTThis part helps us retain knowledge through three steps: doubting, exploring; reflecting, and enhancing memory capacity.

Doubting, Exploring: This helps us delve deeper, expand, and verify knowledge effectively, identifying our weaknesses to adjust timely. Reflecting: Through self-reflection and discussions, we build multi-dimensional relationships in science, practice, and systems. Both processes enhance memory as we focus on useful knowledge, striving to deepen and expand what we've learned, developing principle thinking. 5. SIMPLIFICATION AND ABSORPTIONThe final step in Feynman's learning method helps us systematize what we've learned, turning it into useful personal knowledge for application in career and life.To achieve the best results, follow these five basic steps:

Step One: Note down core knowledge. What is valuable to us? Highlight, circle, and annotate it. Step Two: Organize knowledge comprehensively by selecting and arranging information logically. Step Three: Systematically absorb by expanding and synthesizing from personal perspectives. Step Four: Share and communicate what you've learned for feedback and knowledge reinforcement. Step Five: Create and develop new knowledge. With more thought, knowledge is recreated, connected, and resonates, leading to personal growth and unique knowledge creation. This forms the foundation for personal knowledge systemization, a goal everyone should aim for in learning and personal development. I hope this sharing helps you find the right methods and paths on your journey!