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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

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Today, we're focusing on how to learn motor skills more quickly, whether it's dance, yoga, running, or swimming.

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How to Learn Skills Faster | Huberman Lab Essentials

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How to Learn Skills Faster | Huberman Lab Essentials

03/27/25

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Practicing skills like martial arts or playing an instrument often involves repetitive actions without questioning how to improve faster.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

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To acquire new skills, such as a golf swing or learning to dance, we need to understand the difference between open loop and closed loop skills.

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To enhance balance, engage in activities that involve acceleration and tilting, such as skateboarding or surfing, as these movements positively affect mood and learning capabilities.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

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Ultra-slow movements can enhance skill learning but should be introduced only after achieving a certain level of proficiency in the movement.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

As you gain skill, focus your attention on specific features of the movement rather than the rewards or feedback.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The 'Super Mario Effect' illustrates that adjusting your focus while learning can significantly increase your motivation and the number of repetitions you perform, leading to faster skill acquisition.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Once you achieve a success rate of about 20-30%, introducing ultra-slow movements can be beneficial for refining skills.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Focusing on the density of training sessions, rather than duration, can lead to faster skill improvement.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When learning a skill, you must decide whether it's open loop or closed loop and what to focus your attention on, whether it's auditory, visual, or proprioceptive cues.