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March 27, 2025

Essentials: How to Learn Skills Faster

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore how to improve motor skill learning and proficiency—whether for athletic performance, learning an instrument or refining any physical skill.

I explain practical tools to build skills, including how to structure learning sessions to focus on repetitions, use internal feedback systems and learn from errors—key elements for accelerating progress. I also discuss strategies such as visualization, metronoming, idle time and the impact of supplements like alpha-GPC and caffeine on performance. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to accelerate and optimize their motor skill development.

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  • 00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Learning Motor Skills
  • 00:01:10 Building New Skills, Tools: Open vs Closed Loop; Focus
  • 00:03:58 Skills & Realistic Expectations, Super Mario Effect
  • 00:08:17 Tube Test & Brain, Tool: Increase Repetitions
  • 00:11:01 Importance of Errors, Framing Effect, Neuroplasticity
  • 00:13:23 Learning Session Protocol, Tool: Idle Time Post-Learning
  • 00:17:23 Movement Speed, Ultra-Slow Movements
  • 00:19:28 Skill Proficiency & Errors, Tool: Metronoming
  • 00:21:56 Mental Rehearsal & Limits, Tool: Visualization
  • 00:24:38 Skill Learning & Supplements, Alpha-GPC, Caffeine
  • 00:28:26 Recap & Key Takeaways

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