Ep. 513 | 6 Science-Backed Tactics to Speed Up Your Learning with Trevor Ragan

Sep 25

Want to supercharge your learning in any field? Trevor Ragan, founder of The Learner Lab, reveals 6 science-backed tactics to accelerate your skill development. In this game-changing episode, Trevor draws from his work with Olympic athletes, Fortune 50 companies, and schools nationwide to debunk common learning myths.

Discover why your brain is more capable than you think and how to structure your practice for rapid growth. Trevor breaks down cutting-edge research into practical strategies you can apply immediately to your learning journey.

Learn:

Why making mistakes is crucial for faster skill acquisition
How to avoid the "autopilot trap" that slows your progress
The power of teaching others to cement your own knowledge
Why traditional practice methods might be holding you back
How to retain information more effectively with simple tweaks

ABOUT Trevor Ragan

Trevor Ragan is the founder of The Learner Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development.

He spends his time with thought leaders and researchers from the worlds of psychology and developmental science, consumes their research, connects the dots, and shares it with anyone that will listen.

He's worked with professional, college, and olympic sports teams, Fortune 50 companies, prisons, and in hundreds of schools across the country. These workshops are designed to help people understand and apply important principles of development, in order to become better, more resilient learners.

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST

The Blueprint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.