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✎ The secret to remembering what you learn is to view knowledge like a big tree. Elon Musk calls this a semantic tree where you must understand the trunk and the big branches before you worry about the tiny leaves. If you try to memorize random facts without a strong foundation, your brain will get overwhelmed and forget everything. This is a scientific idea called schema theory, which says your brain needs a mental slot to hold new information. Just like learning the basic step in salsa dancing before trying a fancy spin, you must master the core ideas of your business first so the small details have a place to hang on to.
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