230: How to Small Talk with Big Results | Feedback Friday

Learning Tools

Jordan Harbinger emphasizes the importance of using effective tools for language learning. He recommends apps like Anki and Memrise for studying vocabulary, highlighting their user-friendly features and extensive word lists 1. Additionally, Jordan discusses the benefits of online learning, noting that platforms like Skype and Zoom make it possible to learn almost anything from anywhere 2. This approach not only saves time but also offers access to top-notch instructors worldwide.

You can learn from the best in the world, one-on-one if you're willing to pay and you don't have to go anywhere.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Batching in-person classes for intensive learning sessions can also be more effective than frequent, shorter sessions 2.

   

Productive Moments

Jason DeFillippo and Jordan discuss how to effectively use spare moments after quitting social media. They suggest reading Kindle books or studying vocabulary during these short intervals, which can add up to hours of productive time each week 3. Reflecting on past experiences, they emphasize the value of making the most of these moments for personal growth 4.

You end up with like an hour a day of just crummy, crappy transition time.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Jordan also advises against feeling pressured to be productive every single moment, advocating for a balance between productivity and cognitive rest 4.