I’m reposting this.
I was looking through my old notes and stumbled onto this oldie. It really is such a superb way to dive into a subject.
A four-step process to test your understanding of a given subject matter.
- Get a piece of paper and write the name of the technique/concept at the top
- Explain the concept in the most basic language possible. Avoid all technical jargon and pretend you’re explaining this concept to someone who has zero prior knowledge.
- Identify any areas that seemed shaky, or gave you pause. Go back to the source material and iron-out those wrinkles.
- Comb through your explanation and remove all technical terms.