Learn faster, absorb slower - a new way of gaining knowledge
Using 3 Core Principles
Learn faster = Becoming smarter?
You’ve probably heard the advice: Speed-read. Consume more books. Take 10 courses at once. Learn fast like Elon Musk.
Sounds good in theory.
But in reality? Most people who try to learn faster remember almost nothing. They consume, but they don’t absorb. And that’s because knowledge doesn’t stick through speed alone.
True mastery comes from slowing down at the right moments.
The secret to learning faster is absorbing knowledge slower.
The illusion of speed-learning
We live in an age of information overload.
Hundreds of books promising to make you an expert overnight
Online courses claiming to teach you everything in two hours
Productivity gurus telling you to learn at 2x speed
Sure, having those goals are great, but it’s overwhelming. You might feel like you’re learning. You might even recall a few facts. But fast learning without slow absorption leads to shallow knowledge.
Think about it, how many books, podcasts, or courses have you consumed… but never applied?
Information is useless unless it’s internalized.
That’s where this new approach comes in.
Learn fast, absorb slow
Instead of just speeding up, you need a balance.
Learn quickly by focusing on the core idea first.
Absorb deeply by letting knowledge sink in over time.
Apply immediately so you don’t just know it, you own it.
Don’t mistake consumption for learning. The key is moving from passive intake to active mastery.