Study hacks for mastering a difficult subject quickly

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Want to learn something difficult, fast? These tips from Forbes can help.

Surround yourself with books, videos, and people who know the subject well.

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Finish learning one thing before starting the next. Step by step works best.

Don’t wait too long. Start now. If you know someone good at it, ask for help.

Do what works again and again. Repeating key steps helps you improve faster.

Find the most important parts to learn first- just like using key chords in music.

Know why you're learning and what you want to achieve. Clear goals keep you focused.

List the exact skills you need. Learn what can be reused and what’s new to you.

Write down what you already know, and what you still need to learn.

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