Scott H Young

Scott H Young writes about learning difficult things efficiently, drawing on his own experiments (like completing MIT's computer science curriculum without enrolling) to test ideas about skill acquisition. The newsletter treats learning itself as a skill that can be studied and improved.

Essays cover deliberate practice, motivation, and the gap between feeling like you're learning and actually retaining something, often referencing cognitive science research translated into practical terms. It suits readers pursuing self-directed projects, whether that's a new language, a technical skill, or a full course of study.