"Develop the skill, don't be an expert" This one hit home for me. I tend to get wrapped up in the idea that i HAVE to be an expert at anything that i do, and this often leads to starting line anxiety.
Be very willing to think outside the box, don’t be constrained by the manufacturer laws(instructions) only the laws of physics, and failure is not a set back, it’s says that you haven’t perfected your process, or you tried to violate unforgivable laws, physics! The art of learning is defining the difference.
Agree- although I often fall prey to it, I also suffer from the "perfect is the enemy of the good" syndrome. I've gotten better as I grow older... but I still hate to waste material on mistakes!
So after being a mechanic for 18 years I made a huge decision to go to college. At 37 I started college. My end goal is mechanical engineering. What you said about asking others how they do something is spot on, they will normally show you how they do it. Over the summer I built a cnc pen plotter with my son. I plan on building a cnc router soon, much bigger than the plotter. Your videos are great, keep them coming.
As an engineer who only dabbled in machining and fabrication: if you can get the degree, your experience as a mechanic will make you exceptionally effective.
For those who would like to come back to a specific point in the video: 1. You must be motivated. - 1:03 2. Knowledge is not skill. - 1:42 3. You only need a basic knowledge to get started. - 3:14 4. Ignore the “nice to know” stuff and focus on application stuff. - 3:48 5. Identify your barriers and move them. - 4:09 6. Managing the cost. - 4:13 7. Mistakes will happen. 5:03 8. Buy used when possible. 5:35 9. Buy only what [tools] you need as you go. - 6:21 10. Managing fears that stop you from trying. - 6:32 11. You will suck at this for a while. - 7:12 12. Failures create powerful learning moments. - 8:11 13. Find the time to practice and make it routine - 8:39 14. Avoid plans that claim results in “just 5 minutes a day”. - 9:36 15. Find the shortest path to “hands on”. - 10:43 16. You choose the level of difficulty. - 11:46 17. Pick a project closely related to why you want the skill. - 12:22 18. Find tutorials on the essentials. - 13:16 19. Make specific notes of what result you want but don’t know how to achieve. - 13:41 20. Maximize the types of sensory input (hearing, seeing, touch etc…). - 14:16 21. Teach yourself with pre-made course material. - 16:07 22. Audit a college course on your target subject. - 16:22 23. Add more variation in the resources you use. - 18:27 24. Learn from multiple teachers, coaches etc. - 21:39 25. Recruit friends and family to help you find resources. - 22:33 26. Try to teach someone else the skill. - 23:28
I completely understand what you're talking about. When I started learning 3d animation I was learning at home. I struggled trying to learn. by the end of a year I had watched around 1,000 tutorials for the program. I didn't start to see any progress until about 3 years later. After 13 years I'm a professional CG artist now. I can 3d model, texture, sculpt, composite, VFX, animate, make molds, 3d print, create inventions from my own mind and more. Now trying to learn C+ - C++ for creating machines that haven't been made yet for a company I work for. 😅 I was looking at my job and I was thinking to myself " what can I do to make my job a little more easy. So I designed a machine that can do 3/4 of the job at 3x the speed and still keep the job of two people who work in the area. Then a tool I use every day had a part that fell off and I didn't like how it was fixed so I took a caliper and measured the dimensions then went home and made an attachment for the tool then 3d printed it. It's been going for about 5-6 months without a problem and it's way better than the part that was on it and the rivet trigger is almost a hair trigger now so I can rivet faster. 😅 And right now I'm working on an old machine that cuts wire I've been working on for almost a year to two years and researched how to make it work then model in 3d space. It's a working prototype that I'm getting ready to build sometime. 😋 This is the hard part when your doing all the modeling in 3d, coding, designing and building yourself, but you get a sense of accomplishment.😅 Sorry for writing for so long it's a bad habit. 😅
Jeremy, this isn't related so much to how I learned skills fast, but like your example of asking the Electrician to explain the electrical cabinet to you is an absolutely _great_ way to succeed (in almost anything, I think). As a (now retired) Mechanical Engineer working at an Aerospace facility (up to ~5,000 employees at times over the years), I made a good reputation as a young Engineer by actually _listening_ to the Artisans & Technicians because many of them were often the true Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on whatever they did. I didn't "look down" on them because they might have had less education and no college degree -- I treated them with the Golden Rule and treated them like I wanted to be treated. I also did _not_ make the mistake of "overdressing" which made some Artisans/Technicians feel "put down" by the "snobs" (
Jeremy, you are an excellent teacher! When I went through Marine Inspection School in the Coast Guard, they told us "Don't try to memorize the Code of Federal Regulations. Just be familiar with it, and know where to look for what you need."
I'm 67. Looking back on life, I realize I've gotten more successful having tried, and failed, than not having tried at all. God bless you, Jeremy. People like you give me hope for our nation.
As a musician I came into college on a shaky foundation. My sight reading was awful, and a professor hammered it into my head that I should practice something as slowly as it can be correctly done, and that I needed to swallow my pride and take my time. I now apply that as a machinist.
To increase the areas in which I can define as being learned, I will often apply the "See, do, teach" method, among other techniques. When learning something new, see someone do it, then do it yourself, and finally teach another what you've learned. The third part, teaching someone, dutifully confirms what you know; as you relay information to another, you're forced to take comprehensive inventory. This will singe the newly acquired skill into your arsenal. This technique works surprisingly well. Enjoy!
Just got to make sure you’re not teaching wrong information or skills. What I mean is this: John is a training coach at the local factory. You show up for work and while trying with John he continuously neglects to use proper lock out/tag out procedure because “it’s more efficient” and allows him to work faster. Now you have that same outlook. A year later someone you train dies because a machine was accidentally started because it wasn’t locked and tagged. Granted, this scenario is a bit extreme, but it happens a lot because someone inadequate is teaching bad information and skills.
This is a super important video for all levels. As a coder, I like the points you made, one thing I would recommend is not learning about specific syntax, that can be looked up. The important part in my opinion is understanding the basics of program flow, data structures, etc. If you know how a loop works, how variables and inheritance works, how a stack(function/subroutine calls) works you will have a foundation or at least level ground for a foundation to be built on. Skill isn't knowledge but rather the ability to know what to learn to accomplish your goal. Anyways, that's what I think...
After programming for 50 years I agree with you. The important part is the algorithms, not the language. The language is easy to research as you need it. How to do something can be hard.
Agree with Pat - My HS computer teacher in the 80s said "Once you understand the computer programing logic, the language is trivial." And that has been true, however the logic has changed at times such as moving from procedural to object oriented, etc
I somewhat disagree. AFAIK, the algorithms you learn in computer science school are good for exercising your brain and getting into the mindset of how to solve problems, similar to math problems, but the actual algorithms taught end up being implemented in the language and you just call a function to use them. ie: searching and sorting. I've been coding for 13 years and learning new frameworks or languages is not trivial. If it were, they wouldn't be paying the big bucks for senior developer positions in the latest technologies.
@@paladinsorcerer67 that is fair, but maybe it is something in between. Maybe a beginner doesn't need to know all the ways to search a binary tree but does need to know how to use a loop and an if. Maybe a beginner doesn't need to understand the whole framework, just the parts they plan to use. A beginner doesn't need to code efficiently but need to revisit and learn what they could improve. Do you think this is more close to what it is?
I like how you said, "Learn the skill, don't be an expert." It is similar, more simply put, to what I tell a new employee. I tell them, "Slow down, take your time, focus on learning this skill, and not being perfect or fast. Speed and perfection only come with experience and time."
One thing I'd add to that list is commitment. Finding the motivation to start can be difficult, but having the commitment to continue, especially when the results aren't immediately forthcoming, can make all the difference.
When we are trying to acquire a new skill diligently, most people will want to cheer you on and will often offer free support of some type. Experts are people that tryed and failed more and faster than others in most cases. That's how they became so good.
Back in 2007 my family found the MIT lectures that they posted for free. One of the topics was quantum physics, and so for 8th grade homeschooling science I learned college level quantum physics to a level that I can discuss it intelligently.
I am learning CAD, 3D printing and using my new plasma table to create some products to maybe sell. Even if I never make a penny doing it I'm enjoying the learning and product refinement process. RUclips has been a huge resource by taking tips from multiple content creators. BTW, I am a full-time Captain at a medium-sized Fire Department, deliver portable buildings part-time, finishing up my bachelor's degree in business, currently taking a Hazardous Materials Technician course and a married father of two. If I can find time anyone can. Kudos for protecting family time!
Jeremy, I 'began ' learning Chinese in the summer of 1965, and I still study it today. I suppose I'm fairly fluent (however, I can still get my clock cleaned from time to time!) One piece of advice for you - do all you can to learn how the Chinese folks think. Much of the language proficiency is based on that sort of knowledge. {For instance, you probably carry a handkerchief around occasionally. A Chinese would never dream of carrying around a rag full of snot in his pocket. Another example - the Chines people don't use the expression "I don't think . . ." Their logic tells them that if a person doesn't think, then he has no thought to convey to anyone} Good luck, my friend!
I’ve been learning primitive skills. Starting fire with sticks, shelter building, wild foods etc. As soon as I start a new topic I try learning the topic along side my 4 and 7 years olds. As they ask their questions I try! to answer them. Thank you for all the great content.
"Moonwalking With Einstein, the Art and Science of Remembering Everything." The book that turned me from a high school and college dropout to a graduating in the top quarter of my college class. Although it only touches upon intro memory techniques, it opened up a world to me that absolutely changed my life. Also, check out RUclips vids by Yanjaa Wintersoul, Dominic O'Brien and especially Ron White (memory champion, not the comedian).
You are awesome Brother. Love watching your vids. I started collecting old and broken electronics and saving all the good parts. I even ordered me a nice Hakko soldering iron station so I can teach myself how to repair and build electrical equipment. I owe every bit of it to you. You have inspired me to do this I don’t think I have ever been this inspired to learn something. Thank you for that. I’d love to be able to talk to you and learn a few more things. You have a good way of explaining and teaching. Thank you
One of my biggest frustrations as a senior electrical engineer has always been needing to learn a small portion of an overall larger subject, and getting information overload...needing to find a resource on that small topic, but having to wade through a mountain of info before finally finding what I need. It takes time, and quite often there is quite a lot of wasted time. This is where finding a mentor is helpful, who has a lot of experience with that topic.
I learned Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and building websites, 10 years ago. Then started a business doing it for others. Now I own a different business that is successful because of that and I keep learning to keep moving my business ahead. Thank you!!!
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I'm studying Electronics on my own and came across your excellent video on DC motors for beginners. I was so impressed by your knowledge and ability to teach that I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. Can't wait to see your other videos.
I wish i'd heard this a long time ago. I bought a table saw a while ago and spent a long time going to extremes learning about safety. This is a first item on my list when doing something with maschines for the first time. Thanks to lots of serious channels i didn't have to learn the hard way and i feel more comfortable using new maschines.
11:41 - 11:44 "I'm still just barely capable"? Now that's a lie 😂. You sir are beyond just barely capable. You are a straight up badass...respectfully speaking. Thanks for all the knowledge and effort you put into sharing your knowledge. It is truly and humbly appreciated.
I am trying to learn how to backup a trailer. I loved the line that you have to accept the fact that you are going to suck at it. I suck at it and the thing that I am doing to get better at it is practicing my four letter words while attempting to back up a trailer.
I started making electric guitars a few years ago and quickly found out that certain components like pickups, especially good ones, were very expensive. So I branched out and started studying how they were made, and what tools and skills I needed to make them myself. Magnets, bobbins, copper wire and something to wind the wire on the bobbin.
Jeremy, you are amazing teacher.things you say in this video, took meb 7 years of practicing diy skills to understand,i wish i see this clip at my first days,then its dont cost me that long,back then for first year i stock in ocean of knowledge and not drop of skills , more i learn more i depressed,until i get started by drawing the project and doing they part by part until the end,first was woodworking then i force to learn and practice electronic,metalogy,lathe working,welding technics,...i learn English language in this way. I love your works, mostly of your way for teaching things,frankly you are best in diy word.i personally learnings some key things that wasn't in any book or tutorial. thank you and god bless you ❤️
That was a great class. I am currently trying to learn Spanish. I am 64 years old and I’ve been using the program for 230 days consistently but I am not speaking to anyone. I need to deep dive and get someone to speak to her I have subscribe to your channel. Keep up the good work.
Learning new “stuff” is independent of gender, age, and race. I am an “almost” 60 year old engineer that has changed industries due to the economy. I am learning AutoDesk Inventor (SolidWorks Rules!) from a young woman who could be my daughter. She is a very good teacher.
I constantly add to my role model list, but at age 40, I have narrowed down my role models. Johnny Kim (former Navy Seal, currently with NASA) and you. Both of you possess the drive to overcome obstacles, and find ways to impact others. Thank you. These two characteristoscs are 2 of the many that I try to teach my son (he's 3.)
Peace and love, Thank you for your time and your Inspiration. I am so appreciative that I have learned of Your channel and I plan on utilizing your teaching example for a way that All of OUR children and Village can learn a different way that We can excel together ❤️
I went through a machist apprenticeship and ended up programming CNC 5 axes machines all the while I was going to college. I ended up graduating with my degree in Computer Science and a minor in mathematics. Thius it caused me to work 38 years as a Cisco Engineer. 😊
Thank you, Jeremy. These are life lessons that can be learned... and forgotten. Especially as we get older. I've found that the older I get, the easier it is to slip into a comfortable rut and stop learning.
I've been learning a lot of new skills. You may never read this since it's an older video but I admire how you managed to effectively learn so many things and apply them even if you don't understand every crevice of a subject. I just finished a coding bootcamp and recently discovered my passion is to build and program robots. One day I want to build a mech suit. You're an inspiration sir.
I'm working to learn Quickbooks right now, so that I implement it for my church. At the moment, I'm reading a book as a guide, while working in the program. Thanks for this content! I tend to talk myself out of something if I'm not going to be good at it right away. Clearly a pride issue to deal with.
Great video thank you. I'm an instructional designer for work. I develop training by interviewing people that are subject matter experts. I have to quickly become an expert based on what these people know, whether that's painting an airplane or selling software or running a papermaking machine. When I do this, I find it best to come in with zero assumptions, and I purposely erase whatever previous knowledge I have at the time. If I know, say 40% of the topic, I let the expert validate that knowledge instead of assuming it. Then I fill in the rest with new knowledge. It's a great way to avoid the pitfalls of knowledge assumption.
I found value at a very young age in taking something that worked, breaking it, observing and identifying what it was supposed to do, and repairing the “damage” to see it working again. My parents were supportive when on any given Christmas morning, I might have been gifted a new toy that by that afternoon I had completely destroyed. I literally would grab a hammer and start bashing on it to open it up. I was motivated by my curiosity to see what was inside and to see how it did what it did. It was awesome! While other parents might have “discouraged” this behavior, I was fortunate that mine didn’t, because the day came when I learned what a screw was, that there was a thing called a screwdriver, and that I could open up ANYTHING and still see it working! That was probably the most epic day of my childhood, if not my life. Breaking what works is a skill. It feeds my curiosity and learning, even to this day. Dare I say, it has opened up many opportunities for growth throughout my life and career. Thank you my friend. What you share are the best parts of who I aspire to be.
Excellent video! The tip in asking the expert is amazing. There is such a fear in asking an expert. Fear of looking dumb, fear of being snubbed. I have found that most people want to help. Especially subject matter experts. I know there are a few arrogant jerks out there. If you get that one, just move on. Please, please keep sharing HOW you do the things you do, including the mistakes. This is what makes your channel so accessible.
"Remember, your goal is not to have mastery over this. You just wanna shine enough light on the path ahead of you, so that you can keep walking forward." 19:08 I think am going to be using this quote a lot. Greatly appreciated!
I am usually pretty quick mastering new skills. It is fun when it is something you WANT to do. Not so much fun when it is something you HAVE to do! My forklift broke down. Was blocking our warehouse. Very little info online - no youtube videos - forklift makers obviously want their dealers to fix things. I had the main dealer out in the end - they couldn't find the fault. Turned out to be a steering position sensor - a bit like an abs sensor on a car. I wasted about 60 hours of my time fault finding until I fixed it. Saved me a lot of money but not rewarding at all. I suppose one advantage is I now know my forklift inside out so it should be easier in future!
I am an industrial automation electrician specializing in automated process control. I am now beginning to learn motion control to expand my skills. Starting with stepper motors controlled by a PLC. My hope is to (with the Lord's help) get to where I can control multiple axis servo systems with a PLC for automated production at the company I work for. I find your videos inspiring and extremely helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the video, sir! I have so many skills I'm working on right now that I won't bore you with the long list but instead focus on the skill (or rather project) that brought me to your video. I'm planning on converting a small gas outboard motor to an electric one for my boat and while I have a basic knowledge and application of setting up a simple electrical system, this one seems to be more involved than my previous electrical projects. I would also like to build my skill with electrical systems and using more complex electrical components for future advanced projects. Your electrical videos are what brought me to your channel. Thanks again for posting such informative and helpful vids!
I'll add from my experience: Usually I am trying to learn several different things. When I get stuck trying to learn one thing, I find it helpful to stop and move onto learning another skill or learning more about something else Im interested in. After a while (could be hours, days, or weeks), I come back to the skill I was stuck on and usually I can make more progress with a fresh mind and perspecitve. Sometimes all I need is a night's rest to get unstuck. Also, if I learn a theoretical concept or topic but dont apply it (either in a physical project or software simulation), I tend to forget the concept. Application and practice is important to retain knowledge and make it into a skill.
I think it's important to remember that the process is the important part of any project, and that includes the failures. As a maker, I work on things because I want to experience the process. Yes, it's nice to produce something that is usable and that I am proud of. But, for me, the experience, knowledge, and skill gained along the way are always as much or more valuable as the finished product.
Jeremy I love your content and referenced your videos to a lot of folks. I do this cause you have a natural knack for clear explanation. We need more of people like you as teachers. I think kids and adults would enjoying understanding the knowledge being explained or shown. I am sure your kids are doing well in school.
Listening to you was just like listening to myself :) . I am a Medical Doctor with lot of experience in the fields of Medicine and Public Health but still I'm very pationnate about technical things. As you rightly said, I have no barrier in my head. I've learned how to weld, to draw and print 3D mechanical parts. I have my 3D printers, lathe and milling machines as well as their attachments and various tools from the US, China, UK, Korea and India. I have dozens of books in soft and hard copies I bought from eBay. Importing those things to Africa costs me a lot but I'm doing it as I can. Engeenering is my hobby and I will make sure something big comes out of it. I would love being in touch with you inbox if you don't mind.
Jeremy Whether learning something new or resolving a problem, I will take a moment afterwards to celebrate the accomplishment. Might be just a simple fist pump, but doing so reinforces the successful processes. Always take the time to take pride in what you do.
I used to work as a technical teacher in a lighting and filming studio - so I often had to teach students who weren't familiar with the tech, the terms, or the workflows. When I had a first lesson with a group, the best way I found to overcome the initial inertia was to teach the principle that 'If a thing is worth doing well, then it's worth doing badly.' To this end I'd spend a few minutes describing the very basics of how to set up a shoot and then without risking harm to the equipment or the students I'd invite them to go ahead and do it all as wrong as they could. This way instead of worrying about failure being a bad thing, it actually became the initial desired goal, which meant that people got involved and collaborating with each other very quickly. Usually within a very short period of time the students would just start to click as to the things they could do to improve the shoot, and because they were already collaborating and moving things around the lesson would naturally morph into how to do it right. Everybody has fear of failure when they first start doing things, but if they can overcome the inertia and just start doing the thing, even if they're doing it badly, then it is so much easier to learn and practice.
I have been a hobby machinist for a while now and have managed to acquire a CNC mill and CNC lathe. Everything thus far has been making parts for the sake of making parts, which is the point of a hobby, but it would be nice to subsidize the cost of the hobby with some actual work. So, topically, I am working on qualifying to be a Xometry Supplier, the guy who makes your parts! They give you two pieces of stock and the drawings, you then machine the part and submit an inspection report of all of the final dimensions. What's kicking my butt is that the part is 316 stainless steel AND long relative to the diameter available to hold it. 316 is the meanest grade of stainless to machine that you will commonly encounter, and the lack of rigidity in the part makes it difficult to machine and end up with a decent finish. Definitely "feeling my feet come off the bottom of the pool", so I'm tackling it methodically. Step one: is the work holding rigid (enough)? Well it's in a collet, which is generally reliable. Is the collet loose? Oh, the collet closer is running at 50 out of 350psi because the machine has a regulator to let you pick whether you want a death grip for difficult materials or a light grip to protect softer parts. Ok, increasing the pressure of the collet closer removed 40% of the deflection in the part which I checked with a dial indicator and a prybar on the part. Step two: is the tool set correctly? Nope, 0.01" under the centerline of the part, which changes the effective rake of the tool and makes it require more force to remove a given amount of material. Also the insert isn't supported correctly. Alright, our work is held better and the tool is setup correctly. Step three: are you using reasonable cutting parameters? This is such a bottomless pit of balancing trade-offs that the answer is typically "contact your tooling supplier to help find the best solution for your application". Tool manufacturers have become much better about providing online calculators and databases to help you narrow down your search, but it's proprietary to each manufacturer and there are a dizzying number of cutting tools available. On my own, I had worked all the way down to 10 SFM making test cuts before the finish of the part was acceptable. At that speed, it would have taken an hour just to do the final pass on the part! It's rare that you are handed the "silver bullet" answer, so I would like to thank Peter from Edge Precision because without his recent video on cutting surface speeds I would've been fumbling in the dark. He demonstrated how too low of a speed of the work moving over the cutter can be worse than too fast, which is very unintuitive. But going from 100 surface feet per minute (SFM) to 500 had my material cutting beautifully. Jeremy, thank you for all that you do, you're an inspiration to us all. I think you absolutely nailed the key ingredients to solving any practical problem the world throws at you.
your language example is so spot on. I learned Arabic in the military, and it took most of a year of pounding the language 8-10hrs/day before I started dreaming in the language... which was super weird btw and totally caught me off guard...
This really helps because iv been learning about cars for the past 2 years and eventually want to have my own car company so im gonna try and build my own car by the time im 17 im 15/turning 16 thank you so much you're such a big influence.
you are a great role model for your kids and probably many others. I know i have great respect for your accomplishments, and will have to go through this video a few more times to really get all of it. from a 73 year old retired guy. thanks.
Critical thinking and life experience is incredibly important from my realizations, thank you Jeremy for showing us your full thought process, hopefully I can meet it and even improve on it in the long term (hopefully lol), young dumb guy talking, a truly underrated channel
That last tip of teaching someone, especially young children is part of the Feynman way of learning. His philosophy was if you can explain an idea/concept to a toddler then you understand and know the concept.
For language learning, one of the easiest and best ways to learn is to enjoy the media from whatever country that speaks that language. Completely immerse yourself by watching movies, listening to music, skimming books, etc. Even if nothing is getting through, you'll get used to hearing and recognizing common words and phrases, and when you do start to study definitions, you'll have a decent idea of the word's pronounciation and use.
Been machining for over 15 years and learn something from you every time bro. I'm sure I know some things you would love to learn too. All about cooperation and being humans learningfrom other humans.
Necessity has been the mother of invention for me. I had a bicycle accident at night as a result of having a weak light. The light is a top-of-the-line model but it is a toy in practice. So I took radiator hose clamps and mounted a four battery mag light. I didn't like the blinking back light either so I mounted a toy store quality lightsaber which could be seen all angles, far away. A new skill I learned built on top of an old skill was playing with the front focus and back focus of a professional grad video camera. I discovered home-made motion control for scanning pictures for documentary work. When asked how much I spent on studio time I replied "nothing".
My biggest thing about learning, whether it’s toward developing a skill or just satisfying a curiosity, is regarding the retention of the technical information and concepts. I like to sketch out what’s in my head as I process and understand new data because a) I can revisit MY thoughts going into said endeavor while comparing to my current understanding, and b) I tend to remember things that I write myself as opposed to something I just read. Overall, however, if I see it, and/or get my hands on it so-to-speak, I retain and build on concepts far better than being lectured to.
I believe you are blessed, brother. I have been trying to construct a formula for the same topic but despite all the detailed guideline, there is one aspect that cannot be manipulated: the intrinsic drive. Most people have it. Some people have more some people have less and then there are those who are empty inside. I used to be the one who had so much of it that I became obsessed with progress but somehow, it disappeared out of no significant reason. Now I'm waiting for it to come back. If it does come back, I will then have a better appreciation of that 'drive' and I believe it is truly a blessing not everyone possess.
I've been using Duolingo to learn Chinese and Japanese. It's not as fun as learning in person with an actual class, but it's awesome to see a Chinese or Japanese character and know not only what it means, but how to pronounce it as well.
Jeremy, is your family learning Mandarin Chinese with you? Learning another language is so beneficial for children! You are an amazing teacher. Thank you!
Spot on Sir! I do very much the same thing as an amateur musician. I have improved my abilities doing the points you state. Yes I made and still make mistakes but I am motivated to be as good as I can. Had an audience member tell me once that I had improved greatly since I started. We all had a good laugh and I played on! Love the videos…
I’ll add, if you start into something stay with the methods of the field when you begin. My younger brother was taking first semester Chemistry, he came up with his own way to solve the beginning problems, but he didn’t learn the method they were trying to teach him. And, he struggled in the middle of the class until he went back and learned the method they were trusting to teach him at the beginning of the class.
I found it really valuable to write down your mistakes, what could have gone wrong or what you want to do better next time as soon as possible. What was the cause and how do you want to do it better. Also note how you did something so you dont have to figure it out again. Write little „manuals“ for the tasks. Also learn that its ok to suck at something, espacially something you want to be good at. Almost everyone does at the start. Dont be afraid to ask for help, advice, whatever. Its incredible how many people will help out even total strangers they never met. Worst case they say something mean, but that doesnt matter. Best case you get some really good advice.
I wanted to learn woodworking, but didn't have the funds to buy a quality table saw outright (I know you don't necessarily need a table saw to do woodworking), so I bought an old Walker-Turner as a restoration project (because the first table saw I bought wasn't going to grow with me as my skills increase someday) and have been restoring it on my channel for about a year. I finally came to the motor portion of the project recently. When I got the motor open, I saw everything going on inside (quite overwhelming for someone who has never opened a motor) and walked away for a couple weeks. During that time, I researched to learn everything I could about ac motors (some of which time spent on this channel as well as Benco Vintage Machinery), not to be an expert, but to have enough understanding about the inner workings to not screw the thing up more than it was and give me a basic foundation to start with. I'm still working on the motor and making progress through its restoration. I would say just diving in and not being afraid to try it even though I'm by no means an expert has been super rewarding 💯. Can't wait until this thing is the center piece of my shop. My name is Joe BTW, so I thought that shout out was super interesting 😎
Clear, simple, understandable, just what's needed, we'll explained, keep up the good work my freind you Are inspiring to me and lm sure to many others. Top class chap. Martin 🇬🇧
Your work, your drive and your accomplishments are impressive. I would add to your recommendations- it takes work and drive and it takes patience, it won't happen overnight.
I love the way you come across on your video's your honesty and sincerity and your humanity in every lever well done congratulations all the best for your. 👏👏👏👏
Veritaseum had a video about what it takes to make an expert and fast feedback is essential, also constantly practising at the edge of your current capability. One cannot improve by repeating things they already know how to do. Thus your approach seems very smart. The teaching others part is also very important in many skills, it requires a surprisingly deep understanding to teach basics of a skill to people so that they actually grok it and their questions can give fresh perspectives, which is also the basis of practising skills "with beginners mind"
Nice , all what you say are simple and real , and full of positive energy.About the Vir@s time i lern how to engraving.and about 2 years i doing well.Cheers ! and Thank you
#12....happened to me the other night! Learning how to TIG weld lesson. My weld was bubbling like soup on a stove, I sent a picture of it to my welder friend and his response was "too much argon" turns out my regulator was out of adjustment and was indeed set to high on cfm. Also my gas screen and cup was dirty disrupting the gas flow. Once I changed out those 2 items and adjusted the cfm, the welds were 100% better!
This is some of the best life information I’ve see and a very long time. Simple & easy for anyone of any age to understand. You have do a great service to anyone who watches this video. My father always told me “the only people who don’t make mistakes are people who don’t do anything” & “ you learn most from your mistakes & failures” I’m proud to say I’ve made many mistakes. Thank you for this video Jeremy.
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼🍺😎 All I can say is I love watching your videos cause you’re a doer, I am disabled cause I had a stroke 3 + years ago and I can’t continue at this time with my condition but I’m not giving up yet. I hope to be able to use all the knowledge and tools instead of getting rid off them… the Heat is my enemy.
"Develop the skill, don't be an expert" This one hit home for me. I tend to get wrapped up in the idea that i HAVE to be an expert at anything that i do, and this often leads to starting line anxiety.
Be very willing to think outside the box, don’t be constrained by the manufacturer laws(instructions) only the laws of physics, and failure is not a set back, it’s says that you haven’t perfected your process, or you tried to violate unforgivable laws, physics! The art of learning is defining the difference.
'Analysis paralysis' - yup, guilty!
same here guys ! JER keeps my motivated though. big thanks !
Agree- although I often fall prey to it, I also suffer from the "perfect is the enemy of the good" syndrome.
I've gotten better as I grow older... but I still hate to waste material on mistakes!
So after being a mechanic for 18 years I made a huge decision to go to college. At 37 I started college. My end goal is mechanical engineering. What you said about asking others how they do something is spot on, they will normally show you how they do it. Over the summer I built a cnc pen plotter with my son. I plan on building a cnc router soon, much bigger than the plotter. Your videos are great, keep them coming.
I worked with a mechanical engineer who started out as a saab mechanic for 15 years. H emade an excellent M.E. good luck
As an engineer who only dabbled in machining and fabrication: if you can get the degree, your experience as a mechanic will make you exceptionally effective.
Awesome story
For those who would like to come back to a specific point in the video:
1. You must be motivated. - 1:03
2. Knowledge is not skill. - 1:42
3. You only need a basic knowledge to get started. - 3:14
4. Ignore the “nice to know” stuff and focus on application stuff. - 3:48
5. Identify your barriers and move them. - 4:09
6. Managing the cost. - 4:13
7. Mistakes will happen. 5:03
8. Buy used when possible. 5:35
9. Buy only what [tools] you need as you go. - 6:21
10. Managing fears that stop you from trying. - 6:32
11. You will suck at this for a while. - 7:12
12. Failures create powerful learning moments. - 8:11
13. Find the time to practice and make it routine - 8:39
14. Avoid plans that claim results in “just 5 minutes a day”. - 9:36
15. Find the shortest path to “hands on”. - 10:43
16. You choose the level of difficulty. - 11:46
17. Pick a project closely related to why you want the skill. - 12:22
18. Find tutorials on the essentials. - 13:16
19. Make specific notes of what result you want but don’t know how to achieve. - 13:41
20. Maximize the types of sensory input (hearing, seeing, touch etc…). - 14:16
21. Teach yourself with pre-made course material. - 16:07
22. Audit a college course on your target subject. - 16:22
23. Add more variation in the resources you use. - 18:27
24. Learn from multiple teachers, coaches etc. - 21:39
25. Recruit friends and family to help you find resources. - 22:33
26. Try to teach someone else the skill. - 23:28
Thanks
Amazing comment! Should be pinned. Cheers for working so hard right after the video is out. That's the spirit.
@@AnibalHdezValle i agree!
Wow you put some effort in 👍
always i scroll down after completing video to get golden gift from peoples like you. thanks👋👋
I completely understand what you're talking about.
When I started learning 3d animation I was learning at home.
I struggled trying to learn.
by the end of a year I had watched around 1,000 tutorials for the program.
I didn't start to see any progress until about 3 years later.
After 13 years I'm a professional CG artist now.
I can 3d model, texture, sculpt, composite, VFX, animate, make molds, 3d print, create inventions from my own mind and more.
Now trying to learn C+ - C++ for creating machines that haven't been made yet for a company I work for. 😅
I was looking at my job and I was thinking to myself " what can I do to make my job a little more easy.
So I designed a machine that can do 3/4 of the job at 3x the speed and still keep the job of two people who work in the area.
Then a tool I use every day had a part that fell off and I didn't like how it was fixed so I took a caliper and measured the dimensions then went home and made an attachment for the tool then 3d printed it. It's been going for about 5-6 months without a problem and it's way better than the part that was on it and the rivet trigger is almost a hair trigger now so I can rivet faster. 😅
And right now I'm working on an old machine that cuts wire I've been working on for almost a year to two years and researched how to make it work then model in 3d space.
It's a working prototype that I'm getting ready to build sometime. 😋
This is the hard part when your doing all the modeling in 3d, coding, designing and building yourself, but you get a sense of accomplishment.😅
Sorry for writing for so long it's a bad habit. 😅
Jeremy, this isn't related so much to how I learned skills fast, but like your example of asking the Electrician to explain the electrical cabinet to you is an absolutely _great_ way to succeed (in almost anything, I think).
As a (now retired) Mechanical Engineer working at an Aerospace facility (up to ~5,000 employees at times over the years), I made a good reputation as a young Engineer by actually _listening_ to the Artisans & Technicians because many of them were often the true Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on whatever they did. I didn't "look down" on them because they might have had less education and no college degree -- I treated them with the Golden Rule and treated them like I wanted to be treated. I also did _not_ make the mistake of "overdressing" which made some Artisans/Technicians feel "put down" by the "snobs" (
So, so much wisdom here.
With an open mind, checked ego and the willingness to listen a CEO can gain knowledge from their janitor.
Jeremy, you are an excellent teacher!
When I went through Marine Inspection School in the Coast Guard, they told us "Don't try to memorize the Code of Federal Regulations. Just be familiar with it, and know where to look for what you need."
I'm 67. Looking back on life, I realize I've gotten more successful having tried, and failed, than not having tried at all.
God bless you, Jeremy. People like you give me hope for our nation.
As a musician I came into college on a shaky foundation. My sight reading was awful, and a professor hammered it into my head that I should practice something as slowly as it can be correctly done, and that I needed to swallow my pride and take my time. I now apply that as a machinist.
Best method for sight reading?
7:25. THIS!!! Be humble and accept the SUCK! It's part of the journey of learning. If you are tenacious, you will go from suck to not suck.
To increase the areas in which I can define as being learned, I will often apply the "See, do, teach" method, among other techniques. When learning something new, see someone do it, then do it yourself, and finally teach another what you've learned. The third part, teaching someone, dutifully confirms what you know; as you relay information to another, you're forced to take comprehensive inventory. This will singe the newly acquired skill into your arsenal. This technique works surprisingly well. Enjoy!
Just got to make sure you’re not teaching wrong information or skills. What I mean is this: John is a training coach at the local factory. You show up for work and while trying with John he continuously neglects to use proper lock out/tag out procedure because “it’s more efficient” and allows him to work faster. Now you have that same outlook. A year later someone you train dies because a machine was accidentally started because it wasn’t locked and tagged. Granted, this scenario is a bit extreme, but it happens a lot because someone inadequate is teaching bad information and skills.
This is a super important video for all levels. As a coder, I like the points you made, one thing I would recommend is not learning about specific syntax, that can be looked up. The important part in my opinion is understanding the basics of program flow, data structures, etc. If you know how a loop works, how variables and inheritance works, how a stack(function/subroutine calls) works you will have a foundation or at least level ground for a foundation to be built on. Skill isn't knowledge but rather the ability to know what to learn to accomplish your goal. Anyways, that's what I think...
After programming for 50 years I agree with you. The important part is the algorithms, not the language. The language is easy to research as you need it. How to do something can be hard.
Agree with Pat - My HS computer teacher in the 80s said "Once you understand the computer programing logic, the language is trivial." And that has been true, however the logic has changed at times such as moving from procedural to object oriented, etc
I like that idea - skill isn’t knowledge, but rather knowing how to accomplish your goal.
I somewhat disagree. AFAIK, the algorithms you learn in computer science school are good for exercising your brain and getting into the mindset of how to solve problems, similar to math problems, but the actual algorithms taught end up being implemented in the language and you just call a function to use them. ie: searching and sorting. I've been coding for 13 years and learning new frameworks or languages is not trivial. If it were, they wouldn't be paying the big bucks for senior developer positions in the latest technologies.
@@paladinsorcerer67 that is fair, but maybe it is something in between. Maybe a beginner doesn't need to know all the ways to search a binary tree but does need to know how to use a loop and an if. Maybe a beginner doesn't need to understand the whole framework, just the parts they plan to use. A beginner doesn't need to code efficiently but need to revisit and learn what they could improve. Do you think this is more close to what it is?
Best channel on RUclips. Seriously.
I like how you said, "Learn the skill, don't be an expert." It is similar, more simply put, to what I tell a new employee. I tell them, "Slow down, take your time, focus on learning this skill, and not being perfect or fast. Speed and perfection only come with experience and time."
Also, I hope one day I am as brilliant or have an much motivation as you. You have renewed my energy in learning
One thing I'd add to that list is commitment. Finding the motivation to start can be difficult, but having the commitment to continue, especially when the results aren't immediately forthcoming, can make all the difference.
When we are trying to acquire a new skill diligently, most people will want to cheer you on and will often offer free support of some type. Experts are people that tryed and failed more and faster than others in most cases. That's how they became so good.
Back in 2007 my family found the MIT lectures that they posted for free. One of the topics was quantum physics, and so for 8th grade homeschooling science I learned college level quantum physics to a level that I can discuss it intelligently.
I am learning CAD, 3D printing and using my new plasma table to create some products to maybe sell. Even if I never make a penny doing it I'm enjoying the learning and product refinement process. RUclips has been a huge resource by taking tips from multiple content creators.
BTW, I am a full-time Captain at a medium-sized Fire Department, deliver portable buildings part-time, finishing up my bachelor's degree in business, currently taking a Hazardous Materials Technician course and a married father of two. If I can find time anyone can.
Kudos for protecting family time!
Jeremy, I 'began ' learning Chinese in the summer of 1965, and I still study it today. I suppose I'm fairly fluent (however, I can still get my clock cleaned from time to time!) One piece of advice for you - do all you can to learn how the Chinese folks think. Much of the language proficiency is based on that sort of knowledge. {For instance, you probably carry a handkerchief around occasionally. A Chinese would never dream of carrying around a rag full of snot in his pocket. Another example - the Chines people don't use the expression "I don't think . . ." Their logic tells them that if a person doesn't think, then he has no thought to convey to anyone} Good luck, my friend!
I’ve been learning primitive skills. Starting fire with sticks, shelter building, wild foods etc. As soon as I start a new topic I try learning the topic along side my 4 and 7 years olds. As they ask their questions I try! to answer them. Thank you for all the great content.
Young man I have so much respect for you.
Never stop.
when learning I use reference and association a lot. When troubleshooting I simplify and bypass.
"Moonwalking With Einstein, the Art and Science of Remembering Everything." The book that turned me from a high school and college dropout to a graduating in the top quarter of my college class. Although it only touches upon intro memory techniques, it opened up a world to me that absolutely changed my life. Also, check out RUclips vids by Yanjaa Wintersoul, Dominic O'Brien and especially Ron White (memory champion, not the comedian).
Oooo thanks
Thanks for sharing
You are awesome Brother. Love watching your vids. I started collecting old and broken electronics and saving all the good parts. I even ordered me a nice Hakko soldering iron station so I can teach myself how to repair and build electrical equipment. I owe every bit of it to you. You have inspired me to do this I don’t think I have ever been this inspired to learn something. Thank you for that. I’d love to be able to talk to you and learn a few more things. You have a good way of explaining and teaching. Thank you
One of my biggest frustrations as a senior electrical engineer has always been needing to learn a small portion of an overall larger subject, and getting information overload...needing to find a resource on that small topic, but having to wade through a mountain of info before finally finding what I need. It takes time, and quite often there is quite a lot of wasted time. This is where finding a mentor is helpful, who has a lot of experience with that topic.
Sir, you are awesome. Us poor folks up in these Appalachian mountains(lol) love to tinker and you are an inspiration. Thank you
I learned Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and building websites, 10 years ago. Then started a business doing it for others. Now I own a different business that is successful because of that and I keep learning to keep moving my business ahead. Thank you!!!
I love your positivity. I've been missing your channel for a while. I need to start watching it again. Glad this came along my feed.
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I'm studying Electronics on my own and came across your excellent video on DC motors for beginners. I was so impressed by your knowledge and ability to teach that I just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. Can't wait to see your other videos.
I wish i'd heard this a long time ago. I bought a table saw a while ago and spent a long time going to extremes learning about safety. This is a first item on my list when doing something with maschines for the first time. Thanks to lots of serious channels i didn't have to learn the hard way and i feel more comfortable using new maschines.
11:41 - 11:44 "I'm still just barely capable"? Now that's a lie 😂. You sir are beyond just barely capable. You are a straight up badass...respectfully speaking. Thanks for all the knowledge and effort you put into sharing your knowledge. It is truly and humbly appreciated.
Absolutely my favorite channel out of ALL the many youtube channels I watch. Love this guy!
I am trying to learn how to backup a trailer. I loved the line that you have to accept the fact that you are going to suck at it. I suck at it and the thing that I am doing to get better at it is practicing my four letter words while attempting to back up a trailer.
I started making electric guitars a few years ago and quickly found out that certain components like pickups, especially good ones, were very expensive. So I branched out and started studying how they were made, and what tools and skills I needed to make them myself. Magnets, bobbins, copper wire and something to wind the wire on the bobbin.
You're company name should be Shankar!
Jeremy, you are amazing teacher.things you say in this video, took meb 7 years of practicing diy skills to understand,i wish i see this clip at my first days,then its dont cost me that long,back then for first year i stock in ocean of knowledge and not drop of skills , more i learn more i depressed,until i get started by drawing the project and doing they part by part until the end,first was woodworking then i force to learn and practice electronic,metalogy,lathe working,welding technics,...i learn English language in this way.
I love your works, mostly of your way for teaching things,frankly you are best in diy word.i personally learnings some key things that wasn't in any book or tutorial.
thank you and god bless you ❤️
This is what I think is the biggest thing a maker-space should provide.
Learning!
That was a great class. I am currently trying to learn Spanish. I am 64 years old and I’ve been using the program for 230 days consistently but I am not speaking to anyone. I need to deep dive and get someone to speak to her I have subscribe to your channel. Keep up the good work.
Learning new “stuff” is independent of gender, age, and race. I am an “almost” 60 year old engineer that has changed industries due to the economy.
I am learning AutoDesk Inventor (SolidWorks Rules!) from a young woman who could be my daughter. She is a very good teacher.
I constantly add to my role model list, but at age 40, I have narrowed down my role models. Johnny Kim (former Navy Seal, currently with NASA) and you. Both of you possess the drive to overcome obstacles, and find ways to impact others. Thank you. These two characteristoscs are 2 of the many that I try to teach my son (he's 3.)
Peace and love, Thank you for your time and your Inspiration. I am so appreciative that I have learned of Your channel and I plan on utilizing your teaching example for a way that All of OUR children and Village can learn a different way that We can excel together ❤️
I went through a machist apprenticeship and ended up programming CNC 5 axes machines all the while I was going to college. I ended up graduating with my degree in Computer Science and a minor in mathematics. Thius it caused me to work 38 years as a Cisco Engineer. 😊
Thank you, Jeremy. These are life lessons that can be learned... and forgotten. Especially as we get older. I've found that the older I get, the easier it is to slip into a comfortable rut and stop learning.
I've been learning a lot of new skills. You may never read this since it's an older video but I admire how you managed to effectively learn so many things and apply them even if you don't understand every crevice of a subject. I just finished a coding bootcamp and recently discovered my passion is to build and program robots. One day I want to build a mech suit. You're an inspiration sir.
I'm working to learn Quickbooks right now, so that I implement it for my church. At the moment, I'm reading a book as a guide, while working in the program.
Thanks for this content! I tend to talk myself out of something if I'm not going to be good at it right away. Clearly a pride issue to deal with.
Great video thank you. I'm an instructional designer for work. I develop training by interviewing people that are subject matter experts. I have to quickly become an expert based on what these people know, whether that's painting an airplane or selling software or running a papermaking machine. When I do this, I find it best to come in with zero assumptions, and I purposely erase whatever previous knowledge I have at the time. If I know, say 40% of the topic, I let the expert validate that knowledge instead of assuming it. Then I fill in the rest with new knowledge. It's a great way to avoid the pitfalls of knowledge assumption.
Great outlook, and great advice. "Knowledge is not Skill" needs to be on a T-shirt or a coffee mug!
We were born to discover and explore!you are very good teacher, Jeremy!
I found value at a very young age in taking something that worked, breaking it, observing and identifying what it was supposed to do, and repairing the “damage” to see it working again. My parents were supportive when on any given Christmas morning, I might have been gifted a new toy that by that afternoon I had completely destroyed. I literally would grab a hammer and start bashing on it to open it up. I was motivated by my curiosity to see what was inside and to see how it did what it did. It was awesome!
While other parents might have “discouraged” this behavior, I was fortunate that mine didn’t, because the day came when I learned what a screw was, that there was a thing called a screwdriver, and that I could open up ANYTHING and still see it working! That was probably the most epic day of my childhood, if not my life.
Breaking what works is a skill. It feeds my curiosity and learning, even to this day. Dare I say, it has opened up many opportunities for growth throughout my life and career.
Thank you my friend. What you share are the best parts of who I aspire to be.
Excellent video!
The tip in asking the expert is amazing. There is such a fear in asking an expert. Fear of looking dumb, fear of being snubbed. I have found that most people want to help. Especially subject matter experts. I know there are a few arrogant jerks out there. If you get that one, just move on.
Please, please keep sharing HOW you do the things you do, including the mistakes. This is what makes your channel so accessible.
"Remember, your goal is not to have mastery over this. You just wanna shine enough light on the path ahead of you, so that you can keep walking forward." 19:08
I think am going to be using this quote a lot. Greatly appreciated!
Jeremy, you're a national treasure!
I've been watching your vids for years, loving the information, but this is best I've seen.
From anyone!
Excellent video, thank you.
BTW- "#26 Teach someone else" reminds me of a Richard Feynman principle, with which I wholeheartedly agree.
I am usually pretty quick mastering new skills. It is fun when it is something you WANT to do. Not so much fun when it is something you HAVE to do!
My forklift broke down. Was blocking our warehouse.
Very little info online - no youtube videos - forklift makers obviously want their dealers to fix things.
I had the main dealer out in the end - they couldn't find the fault. Turned out to be a steering position sensor - a bit like an abs sensor on a car.
I wasted about 60 hours of my time fault finding until I fixed it. Saved me a lot of money but not rewarding at all. I suppose one advantage is I now know my forklift inside out so it should be easier in future!
I am an industrial automation electrician specializing in automated process control. I am now beginning to learn motion control to expand my skills. Starting with stepper motors controlled by a PLC. My hope is to (with the Lord's help) get to where I can control multiple axis servo systems with a PLC for automated production at the company I work for. I find your videos inspiring and extremely helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the video, sir!
I have so many skills I'm working on right now that I won't bore you with the long list but instead focus on the skill (or rather project) that brought me to your video. I'm planning on converting a small gas outboard motor to an electric one for my boat and while I have a basic knowledge and application of setting up a simple electrical system, this one seems to be more involved than my previous electrical projects. I would also like to build my skill with electrical systems and using more complex electrical components for future advanced projects. Your electrical videos are what brought me to your channel. Thanks again for posting such informative and helpful vids!
I'll add from my experience: Usually I am trying to learn several different things. When I get stuck trying to learn one thing, I find it helpful to stop and move onto learning another skill or learning more about something else Im interested in. After a while (could be hours, days, or weeks), I come back to the skill I was stuck on and usually I can make more progress with a fresh mind and perspecitve. Sometimes all I need is a night's rest to get unstuck.
Also, if I learn a theoretical concept or topic but dont apply it (either in a physical project or software simulation), I tend to forget the concept. Application and practice is important to retain knowledge and make it into a skill.
I think it's important to remember that the process is the important part of any project, and that includes the failures. As a maker, I work on things because I want to experience the process. Yes, it's nice to produce something that is usable and that I am proud of. But, for me, the experience, knowledge, and skill gained along the way are always as much or more valuable as the finished product.
Jeremy I love your content and referenced your videos to a lot of folks. I do this cause you have a natural knack for clear explanation. We need more of people like you as teachers. I think kids and adults would enjoying understanding the knowledge being explained or shown. I am sure your kids are doing well in school.
Listening to you was just like listening to myself :) . I am a Medical Doctor with lot of experience in the fields of Medicine and Public Health but still I'm very pationnate about technical things. As you rightly said, I have no barrier in my head. I've learned how to weld, to draw and print 3D mechanical parts. I have my 3D printers, lathe and milling machines as well as their attachments and various tools from the US, China, UK, Korea and India. I have dozens of books in soft and hard copies I bought from eBay. Importing those things to Africa costs me a lot but I'm doing it as I can. Engeenering is my hobby and I will make sure something big comes out of it. I would love being in touch with you inbox if you don't mind.
Jeremy
Whether learning something new or resolving a problem, I will take a moment afterwards to celebrate the accomplishment. Might be just a simple fist pump, but doing so reinforces the successful processes. Always take the time to take pride in what you do.
I used to work as a technical teacher in a lighting and filming studio - so I often had to teach students who weren't familiar with the tech, the terms, or the workflows. When I had a first lesson with a group, the best way I found to overcome the initial inertia was to teach the principle that 'If a thing is worth doing well, then it's worth doing badly.' To this end I'd spend a few minutes describing the very basics of how to set up a shoot and then without risking harm to the equipment or the students I'd invite them to go ahead and do it all as wrong as they could.
This way instead of worrying about failure being a bad thing, it actually became the initial desired goal, which meant that people got involved and collaborating with each other very quickly. Usually within a very short period of time the students would just start to click as to the things they could do to improve the shoot, and because they were already collaborating and moving things around the lesson would naturally morph into how to do it right. Everybody has fear of failure when they first start doing things, but if they can overcome the inertia and just start doing the thing, even if they're doing it badly, then it is so much easier to learn and practice.
This is amazing! Me and my husband are always wanting to learn new skills. I really appreciate you making this video
I have been a hobby machinist for a while now and have managed to acquire a CNC mill and CNC lathe. Everything thus far has been making parts for the sake of making parts, which is the point of a hobby, but it would be nice to subsidize the cost of the hobby with some actual work. So, topically, I am working on qualifying to be a Xometry Supplier, the guy who makes your parts! They give you two pieces of stock and the drawings, you then machine the part and submit an inspection report of all of the final dimensions. What's kicking my butt is that the part is 316 stainless steel AND long relative to the diameter available to hold it. 316 is the meanest grade of stainless to machine that you will commonly encounter, and the lack of rigidity in the part makes it difficult to machine and end up with a decent finish. Definitely "feeling my feet come off the bottom of the pool", so I'm tackling it methodically.
Step one: is the work holding rigid (enough)? Well it's in a collet, which is generally reliable. Is the collet loose? Oh, the collet closer is running at 50 out of 350psi because the machine has a regulator to let you pick whether you want a death grip for difficult materials or a light grip to protect softer parts. Ok, increasing the pressure of the collet closer removed 40% of the deflection in the part which I checked with a dial indicator and a prybar on the part.
Step two: is the tool set correctly? Nope, 0.01" under the centerline of the part, which changes the effective rake of the tool and makes it require more force to remove a given amount of material. Also the insert isn't supported correctly. Alright, our work is held better and the tool is setup correctly.
Step three: are you using reasonable cutting parameters? This is such a bottomless pit of balancing trade-offs that the answer is typically "contact your tooling supplier to help find the best solution for your application". Tool manufacturers have become much better about providing online calculators and databases to help you narrow down your search, but it's proprietary to each manufacturer and there are a dizzying number of cutting tools available. On my own, I had worked all the way down to 10 SFM making test cuts before the finish of the part was acceptable. At that speed, it would have taken an hour just to do the final pass on the part! It's rare that you are handed the "silver bullet" answer, so I would like to thank Peter from Edge Precision because without his recent video on cutting surface speeds I would've been fumbling in the dark. He demonstrated how too low of a speed of the work moving over the cutter can be worse than too fast, which is very unintuitive. But going from 100 surface feet per minute (SFM) to 500 had my material cutting beautifully.
Jeremy, thank you for all that you do, you're an inspiration to us all. I think you absolutely nailed the key ingredients to solving any practical problem the world throws at you.
your language example is so spot on. I learned Arabic in the military, and it took most of a year of pounding the language 8-10hrs/day before I started dreaming in the language... which was super weird btw and totally caught me off guard...
This really helps because iv been learning about cars for the past 2 years and eventually want to have my own car company so im gonna try and build my own car by the time im 17 im 15/turning 16 thank you so much you're such a big influence.
you are a great role model for your kids and probably many others. I know i have great respect for your accomplishments, and will have to go through this video a few more times to really get all of it. from a 73 year old retired guy. thanks.
Critical thinking and life experience is incredibly important from my realizations, thank you Jeremy for showing us your full thought process, hopefully I can meet it and even improve on it in the long term (hopefully lol), young dumb guy talking, a truly underrated channel
That last tip of teaching someone, especially young children is part of the Feynman way of learning. His philosophy was if you can explain an idea/concept to a toddler then you understand and know the concept.
For language learning, one of the easiest and best ways to learn is to enjoy the media from whatever country that speaks that language. Completely immerse yourself by watching movies, listening to music, skimming books, etc. Even if nothing is getting through, you'll get used to hearing and recognizing common words and phrases, and when you do start to study definitions, you'll have a decent idea of the word's pronounciation and use.
Been machining for over 15 years and learn something from you every time bro. I'm sure I know some things you would love to learn too. All about cooperation and being humans learningfrom other humans.
ITS HOW WE ADVANCE OUR CIVILIZATION!
Necessity has been the mother of invention for me. I had a bicycle accident at night as a result of having a weak light. The light is a top-of-the-line model but it is a toy in practice. So I took radiator hose clamps and mounted a four battery mag light. I didn't like the blinking back light either so I mounted a toy store quality lightsaber which could be seen all angles, far away. A new skill I learned built on top of an old skill was playing with the front focus and back focus of a professional grad video camera. I discovered home-made motion control for scanning pictures for documentary work. When asked how much I spent on studio time I replied "nothing".
My biggest thing about learning, whether it’s toward developing a skill or just satisfying a curiosity, is regarding the retention of the technical information and concepts. I like to sketch out what’s in my head as I process and understand new data because a) I can revisit MY thoughts going into said endeavor while comparing to my current understanding, and b) I tend to remember things that I write myself as opposed to something I just read. Overall, however, if I see it, and/or get my hands on it so-to-speak, I retain and build on concepts far better than being lectured to.
I believe you are blessed, brother. I have been trying to construct a formula for the same topic but despite all the detailed guideline, there is one aspect that cannot be manipulated: the intrinsic drive. Most people have it. Some people have more some people have less and then there are those who are empty inside. I used to be the one who had so much of it that I became obsessed with progress but somehow, it disappeared out of no significant reason. Now I'm waiting for it to come back. If it does come back, I will then have a better appreciation of that 'drive' and I believe it is truly a blessing not everyone possess.
I've been using Duolingo to learn Chinese and Japanese. It's not as fun as learning in person with an actual class, but it's awesome to see a Chinese or Japanese character and know not only what it means, but how to pronounce it as well.
Jeremy, is your family learning Mandarin Chinese with you? Learning another language is so beneficial for children! You are an amazing teacher. Thank you!
“Experience is what you get right after you needed it.”
This covers the entire board. Really loving the new format. Cheers Jeremy!
The number one snippet of wisdom to take from this is 'never fear failure'. You learn vastly more from failure than any success.
Thank you.
Spot on Sir! I do very much the same thing as an amateur musician. I have improved my abilities doing the points you state. Yes I made and still make mistakes but I am motivated to be as good as I can. Had an audience member tell me once that I had improved greatly since I started. We all had a good laugh and I played on! Love the videos…
Sir. You are a phenomenal instructor.
I’ll add, if you start into something stay with the methods of the field when you begin. My younger brother was taking first semester Chemistry, he came up with his own way to solve the beginning problems, but he didn’t learn the method they were trying to teach him. And, he struggled in the middle of the class until he went back and learned the method they were trusting to teach him at the beginning of the class.
I found it really valuable to write down your mistakes, what could have gone wrong or what you want to do better next time as soon as possible. What was the cause and how do you want to do it better. Also note how you did something so you dont have to figure it out again. Write little „manuals“ for the tasks.
Also learn that its ok to suck at something, espacially something you want to be good at. Almost everyone does at the start.
Dont be afraid to ask for help, advice, whatever. Its incredible how many people will help out even total strangers they never met. Worst case they say something mean, but that doesnt matter. Best case you get some really good advice.
I wanted to learn woodworking, but didn't have the funds to buy a quality table saw outright (I know you don't necessarily need a table saw to do woodworking), so I bought an old Walker-Turner as a restoration project (because the first table saw I bought wasn't going to grow with me as my skills increase someday) and have been restoring it on my channel for about a year. I finally came to the motor portion of the project recently. When I got the motor open, I saw everything going on inside (quite overwhelming for someone who has never opened a motor) and walked away for a couple weeks. During that time, I researched to learn everything I could about ac motors (some of which time spent on this channel as well as Benco Vintage Machinery), not to be an expert, but to have enough understanding about the inner workings to not screw the thing up more than it was and give me a basic foundation to start with. I'm still working on the motor and making progress through its restoration. I would say just diving in and not being afraid to try it even though I'm by no means an expert has been super rewarding 💯. Can't wait until this thing is the center piece of my shop. My name is Joe BTW, so I thought that shout out was super interesting 😎
Clear, simple, understandable, just what's needed, we'll explained, keep up the good work my
freind you Are inspiring to me and lm sure to many others. Top class chap.
Martin 🇬🇧
Jeremy makes such great videos, he is so authentic and real. Thank you Jeremy
Your work, your drive and your accomplishments are impressive. I would add to your recommendations- it takes work and drive and it takes patience, it won't happen overnight.
I love the way you come across on your video's your honesty and sincerity and your humanity in every lever well done congratulations all the best for your. 👏👏👏👏
Simply Great, congratulations 🎉
One of the things I've enjoyed doing in order to learn new skills is watching you. Thanks for all the fantastic content over the years!
Most underrated video for makers looking for more.
thenks for all , you and patreon ' s
ps. From croatia with love
Veritaseum had a video about what it takes to make an expert and fast feedback is essential, also constantly practising at the edge of your current capability. One cannot improve by repeating things they already know how to do. Thus your approach seems very smart.
The teaching others part is also very important in many skills, it requires a surprisingly deep understanding to teach basics of a skill to people so that they actually grok it and their questions can give fresh perspectives, which is also the basis of practising skills "with beginners mind"
Nice , all what you say are simple and real , and full of positive energy.About the Vir@s time i lern how to engraving.and about 2 years i doing well.Cheers ! and Thank you
Hi Jeremy, I've enjoyed many of your videos in the past, but this one is probably the most important one of all! Thanks!
#12....happened to me the other night! Learning how to TIG weld lesson. My weld was bubbling like soup on a stove, I sent a picture of it to my welder friend and his response was "too much argon" turns out my regulator was out of adjustment and was indeed set to high on cfm. Also my gas screen and cup was dirty disrupting the gas flow. Once I changed out those 2 items and adjusted the cfm, the welds were 100% better!
I just bought a Raspberry Pi. No idea where to start and landed on your channel. It's Amazing, congrats!!!
I've only watched about 8 minutes of this video and it is one of the best advice videos out there. I enjoy watching your videos when I have time.
I have been watching justin sung teaching the psychology of how learning works and he explains your teachings from a dr PoV
This is some of the best life information I’ve see and a very long time. Simple & easy for anyone of any age to understand. You have do a great service to anyone who watches this video. My father always told me “the only people who don’t make mistakes are people who don’t do anything” & “ you learn most from your mistakes & failures” I’m proud to say I’ve made many mistakes. Thank you for this video Jeremy.
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All I can say is I love watching your videos cause you’re a doer, I am disabled cause I had a stroke 3 + years ago and I can’t continue at this time with my condition but I’m not giving up yet. I hope to be able to use all the knowledge and tools instead of getting rid off them… the Heat is my enemy.