How do Polymaths learn?

Most polymaths I know or read about practice their craft at least one hour per day. Reflection: Spend some time reflecting on your learnings every day, every week, and every month. Experimentation: Learn by doing. Spend more time on practice over the acquisition of knowledge.

Is being a polymath good?

In today’s world, diverse interests are not a curse, they’re a blessing. Being a polymath instead of a specialist is an advantage, not a weakness. People who love learning across fields can use that tendency to be more financially successful and impactful in their career.

Are Polymaths rare?

The world needs polymaths, but they’re ultimately quite rare. From the time we enter school, we’re constantly encouraged to specialize, to choose a clear path and stick with it. Conventional wisdom says it’s easier to find a stable job when you do.

How do you become a polymath?

It is that simple, at least in theory. Most polymaths I know or read about practice their craft at least one hour per day. Michael Simmons calls it the 5-hour rule. Essentially, it comes down to three things: Quality Inputs: Feed your brain with good knowledge coming for quality content like books, short courses, and mentors.

Is polymath a word?

Polymath is one of those words more likely to show up on the SAT than in everyday conversation. But the reason we don’t use the word much these days has less to do with vocabulary than it has to do with practicality: there aren’t a lot of polymaths around anymore.

Where can I learn polypolymath for free?

Polymath status is accessible to just about anyone with a modem, a library card, and the desire to learn. Information is everywhere, and it’s often free. iTunesU gives your everyday-Joe an opportunity to get a free, virtual Ivy-league education from his couch. Khan Academy teaches people everything from beginning algebra to cosmology.

What does polypolymathism mean to you?

Polymathism is an idea that I’m pretty committed to (after all, I’ve started two businesses — iFixit and Dozuki — based on the premise of teaching pretty much everything to as many people as possible, whether it’s via work instructions or product manuals ). And I look for that same desire to learn new things in the people who I hire.