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Web3 Self-Study Guide: 14 Bear Market Study Tips

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Mastering efficient learning methods is crucial in the crypto world

Original author: The DeFi Edge, DeFi researcher

Original compilation: 0x214, 0x9F, BlockBeats

It’s all too common to get lost in the crypto world, DeFi researcherThe DeFi Edge< Summary14 learning suggestions on personal social media, BlockBeats organizes and translates them as follows:

If you are not a full-time Web3 practitioner, but still have a full-time job, or have a family to take care of, it is obviously unrealistic to spend a lot of time doing research.

The encrypted users generally show a younger trend, what do you take and the energetic 19-year-old here What about young people?

So, it is very important to master effective learning methods, the following are my personal favorite and useful 14 learning strategies based on science:

Focus

It is easy to get lost in a large number of topics, so you must know how to focus.

I have a friend who is getting started with DeFi, and suffers from "information overload" every day.

I told him: "Your focus this month is "Stablecoin", and that's your only focus. Bro, remember to stay away from junk coins. "

Further split the topic

Stablecoin is a grand topic, you need to further split and refine it.

Think of the subject as a tree trunk, and then think about what branches are on the trunk?

I used a mind map to quickly help my friend draw a "Skill Tree" (Skill Tree), and now he knows where to start when doing research .

Create a personal skill tree

Draw your own skill tree, and you can clearly locate your knowledge loopholes. What skills do you have now? What other skills would you like to learn? You need to be clear about what you are researching.

The following list is my go-to page for getting free resources.

< h3>Consolidate the foundation

When learning any sport, a good coach will emphasize the importance of laying a good foundation.

I've seen people invest in extremely complex Tomb Fork projects and not be able to explain what Bitcoin halving is.

Start learning from solid basic knowledge, so that you can understand more difficult topics.

An easy learning path

・Learn everything about BTC/ETH

・Go to Finematics< /a>'s YouTube channel to learn about DeFi concepts such as liquidity pools/liquidity mining and more.

・Learn about DeFi blue-chip projects such as Aave, Curve, Uniswap, & MakerDao. Learn "Stablecoins".

After learning the above concepts, congratulations, you now have a solid foundation to build on in the crypto world.

Feynman Learning Method

Try to imagine yourself as a 12-year-old child, explaining new knowledge in the simplest way possible.

Tweeting and writing articles are great ways to learn, and explaining things will allow you to catch gaps in the learning process.

Apply Feynman learning method

If you don't want to publish what you have written, you can find a friend who is willing to listen to your explanation. I have several friends who are novices in DeFi. Every time I learn something cool and cool, I immediately send them a voice message. It's an excellent way to deepen your memory.

Take notes

I take the initiative to take notes while I'm researching.

Use Zettlekasten and Obsidian app. It sounds complicated, but watch the following video to get started with Obsidian.

Mind Map

Drawing Thinking Maps are also a great way to take notes, but I prefer mind maps for brainstorming and organizing. This approach forces you to understand the inner logic of what you're learning.

CryptosEngineer once used a mind map to sort out one of my threads.

The Pomodoro Technique

Reasonable breaks will help you retain information, and the easiest way to do this is to use the Pomodoro Technique:

・Set tasks

・Set timer

・Work for 25 minutes, rest for 5 minutes

・After 4 rounds, rest for 30 minutes

(I personally like to work for 50 minutes and then take a 10-minute break to reduce distractions)

Reducing information overload

One always expects to acquire as much knowledge as possible, but this leads to information overload and causes:

・Anxiety

・Decrease in productivity

・Decrease in creativity

・...

Less is more, and the solution is to focus on fewer but higher quality sources of information (look for sources with a high signal-to-noise ratio):

・Limit the number of followers ・Limit the number of podcasts and newsletters you follow

Take time to think

As tempting as it is to absorb as much information as possible, life is not a memory test. We need to think to integrate information into new insights.

Be sure to set aside time each week to think. I set aside 2 50-minute periods per week to think about some of these questions:

・What skills do I need to master to become a better trader?

・What was my biggest investment mistake this quarter?

・What tail risks have I not noticed?

Create a learning system

Create a series of habits and write them down on a calendar:

・Think

・Write

・Research

・Meet industry experts

・Browse" To be read" article

Establishing a system can only be implemented for a long time.

Establish a network of experts

You don't need to know everything, let the experts you know help you understand the macro and technical aspects.

Strength

I know finding time to do research is hard, but the work done equals time times intensity, and 30 minutes of high-intensity training is far better than 2 hours of half-baked training. Make the most of the little time you have.

Creating Time

Wake up an hour or two earlier

The whole world is sleeping, you will not be distracted. (If you're more motivated late at night, do it late at night)

Record Time spent

Use apps like Toggl to see what time is spent on Above, reduce useless things.

Purpose

The following is my schedule for yesterday. It can be seen that I complete the tasks with a purpose and will set aside enough time for them. Am I 100% on schedule? Actually maybe only 75-85%. But it also keeps me from checking Twitter all day and being unproductive.

Enter the state

・Turn the phone to silent

・Block social media and distracting websites with one app

・Wear headphones + suitable music.

・Appropriate drinks (coffee, green tea)

Tools/App

・Obsidian: Take notes

・Cold Turkey: Block distracting apps

・Mind Meister: Make mind maps

・There are many channels on Lofi that can be used as research background sounds

・Pomodoro Timer: Tomato Timing Software

I didn't go well in college. It is normal for me to grind my guns until three o'clock in the morning before the exam, and then have a glass of double concentrated Americano. The pain of inefficiency is indescribable. Purposeful, high-intensity, and focused learning will take you farther.

Resources

The following books are suitable for those who want to do in-depth research. Learning "how to learn" is a topic that I have always been very interested in.

・《How to become a Straight-A Student》

・《The Little Book of Talent》

・《The Art of Learning》

・《The Talent Code》

・"Ultralearning"

・"Bounce"