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Deliberate Learning

Rating 3.8
Word count
139K words
Chapters
78
ISBN
9787559604255

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Summary

Tsinghua graduate and the knowledge world's rising male icon Scalers's first book. Learning and action are the twin wings of growth. He shares the growth philosophy of "continuous action" and teaches you to solve problems with mathematical and scientific thinking. Why have you read so many truths yet still made no progress? Why have you acted for so long yet still seen no qualitative leap? Why have you worked so hard for so long yet still seen no harvest of growth? This book teaches you to borrow the conceptual tools of mathematics and science to think about and crack the problems of personal growth. Through continuous action, relying on the dual systems of action and learning, you can achieve cognitive upgrading and turn your life around. Continuous action is a reliable and effective way to change your current state of life. In continuous action, learning and action are the twin wings of growth, neither dispensable. In addition, growth is a process of accumulating steadily and bursting forth, and cannot be achieved by fragmented time alone. The book shares the scientific nature and repetitiveness of continuous action, helping you improve continuously.

Editor's review

Deliberate Learning is a practical guide focused on personal continuous action and cognitive upgrading. The author, Scalers, a graduate of Tsinghua University's Department of Computer Science, stands out in the knowledge-paid field with his unique philosophy of "continuous action." This book is not a traditional collection of methodologies, but a systematic distillation of the author's seven years of continuous writing, thinking, and practice. The core ideas of the "N-level continuous actor" and the "S growth curve" build a quantifiable personal growth model that helps readers escape the dilemma of "three minutes of enthusiasm." In the editor's view, the book's greatest value lies in its strong practical orientation—the author not only raises questions but also provides a complete closed-loop path from "continuous action" to "deliberate learning" and then to "cognitive upgrading." The discussion of the dialectical relationship between the "learning system" and the "action system" is especially excellent, offering clear solutions for readers trapped in the dilemma of "having learned a lot but being unable to apply it." It is worth noting that Scalers's writing style is direct and sharp, with obvious characteristics of engineering thinking; this candor of "not pandering to readers" instead enhances the credibility of the content. Although some views may seem slightly radical, it is precisely this uncompromising attitude that makes the book appear especially real and powerful among the many growth books.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Working professionals hoping to escape intermittent effort and seeking a path of continuous growth
  • Learners exploring personal learning methodologies and wanting to build a knowledge system
  • Action-oriented people with high demands for self-management who pursue long-term value realization
  • Readers who enjoy rational analysis and prefer systematic thinking frameworks

Not a good fit for

  • Readers expecting light reading and seeking quick-success techniques
  • Readers who prefer emotional narrative and have lower acceptance of structured expression

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to first read Chapter 2, "Continuous Action," to establish basic understanding, then go deeper into Chapter 4, "Learning System"
  2. Can be paired with the author's continuous output on social platforms to observe how the theory evolves in long-term practice
  3. Prepare note-taking tools while reading; the action scales provided in the book are worth regularly reviewing for self-assessment

About the publisher

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. China · Founded in 1993

Beijing United Publishing Co., Ltd. is a publisher known for its literature and history titles, with 2,065 books in the collection. Its publishing covers foreign literature, contemporary Chinese prose and essays, history, folk literature, and cultural books. Its list ranges from Sima Qian's complete edition of the Records of the Grand Historian to foreign classics such as The Book of Disquiet, All Quiet on the Western Front, Snow Country, The Stranger, and Jean-Christophe, as well as modern Chinese works including Teahouse and Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. Its authors and translators include Yasunari Kawabata, Fernando Pessoa, Erich Maria Remarque, Jin Xinyi, Zhou Miao, and Chen Chao. Public information is limited, but its catalogue reflects a balance between Chinese and foreign literary classics and historical and cultural works.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 推荐序 成长是永恒的刚需
  3. 推荐序 持续行动的力量
  4. 推荐序 一个善行者的思维光谱
  5. 推荐序 如何找到自我成长之路
  6. 写在前面的话N阶持续行动者和1000天持续行动,让我的生活有哪些改变?
  7. 1.1000天持续行动结果概览
  8. 2.1000天持续行动个人变化
  9. 3.N阶持续行动者和1000天持续行动计划
  10. 4.1000天持续写作的感受
  11. PART 1 持续行动是精进最大的技巧
  12. 什么是持续行动?
  13. 我们为什么要持续行动?
  14. 持续行动是我最大的技巧
  15. 强即时反馈是一种毒品
  16. 成长总有“更优”的解法
  17. 别因为没有成就感,就不持续做事情
  18. 不要在没能力遵守规则的时候,大谈灵活性
  19. 要持续行动,不要自我感动
  20. 不要用单变量模式思考问题
  21. 参与和投入是改变的唯一途径
  22. 从过程型能力进化到结果型能力
  23. PART 2 成长来自持续地行动和学习
  24. 从松散到紧凑,我从泥潭中将自己救出
  25. 从单点到体系,我将行动感悟形成体系
  26. 从个人到社群,共同构建成长进步团体
  27. 速度是成长的关键
  28. 成长意味着做出决定并落地执行
  29. 力和系统的关系:构建体系,支撑成长
  30. 输入驱动输出,输出倒逼输入
  31. 行动力是训练出来的
  32. 学习系统:如何才能每天进步?
  33. 行动系统和学习系统是成长的双翼
  34. 警惕自我摧毁的行为模式
  35. PART 3 即刻行动,做高段位的行动者
  36. 要触发学到知识的感觉
  37. 看你写了那么久,最终我也拿起了笔
  38. 用“暴力破解”攻破你的成长问题
  39. 听话,照做,执行,别发挥
  40. 在通往牛×的路上,将一部分事情先做起来
  41. “零基础”,“感兴趣”又有什么用?
  42. 从强打鸡血到自我造血
  43. 你需要多久打一次鸡血
  44. PART 4 刻意学习,学到真正的知识
  45. 把握成长进步的主旋律
  46. 学习的“黑盒”与“白盒”
  47. 度过从新手到大师的沉默期
  48. 能用思路解决的问题,不要用技巧
  49. 碎片化学习是自欺欺人
  50. 自学无能者的困境
  51. 我一直在坚持,怎么一直没有进步?
  52. 不进步的背后必然有不到位的执行
  53. 学习是和自己的偏见做斗争
  54. 学习能力可以让你和世界连接
  55. 结果的差距终究是人的差距
  56. PART 5 我们应该用什么心态对待成长
  57. 愿意付费的人,成长得更快
  58. 理念与信息是无价的
  59. 那一年,我去了清华园,你去了阿里巴巴
  60. 我在北京漂了四年,还会继续漂下去
  61. 你不必经历所有的事,你不必遇见所有的人
  62. 不必害怕付出后没有回报
  63. 独立出活儿的能力是职场进步的关键因素
  64. 我们的成长有什么可能?
  65. PART 6 投资自己,坐等风起
  66. 什么是投资自己?
  67. 投资自己是件稳赚不赔的事情
  68. 如何做好信息分层分级?
  69. 如何培养海量信息下的抗压能力?
  70. 如何处理社群里的海量消息?
  71. 格局决定我们的眼界
  72. 大学生上课为什么一定要认真听讲?
  73. 抱歉,老师讲得好不好,不是你们学生能评判得了的
  74. 计划完成不了怎么办?
  75. 一句话教你如何搞定拖延
  76. 不要说做什么斜杠青年,能做个T型人才就不错了
  77. 起得早,住得近,三年后我有什么感受
  78. 后记 如果你不做点事,我的文字对你毫无意义

FAQ

What is the main difference between this book and other personal growth books?
This book emphasizes that "continuous action" comes before "methods and techniques," treating growth as a quantifiable, designable systems project rather than relying on inspiration or fragmented advice.
What exactly does the "N-level continuous actor" mentioned in the book mean?
This is the growth ladder model proposed by the author: the first level is 10 days of continuous action to build a habit, the second level is 100 days to form a rhythm, the third level is 1,000 days to shape professionalism, and the fourth level is 10,000 days to achieve a career.
Can readers without a technical background understand the concepts in the book?
Absolutely. Although the author uses engineering thinking to analyze growth, all cases come from general learning scenarios; the core lies in a shift in mindset rather than technical terminology.

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Scalers Author

Scalers is a Chinese author who writes mainly on learning methods and personal growth. Public information about him is limited: his background, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. Two of his works are currently included in the catalog: Deliberate Learning and The Craft of Learning: Practical Rules for Escaping Inefficiency and Disorder, commonly categorized under inspirational growth and management. Judging from the titles and themes, his writing focuses on systematizing learning methods, putting deliberate practice into action, and escaping inefficient, disorderly study habits, addressing readers who wish to improve self-management and learning efficiency. His approach tends toward summarizing practical rules and experience, emphasizing actionable paths rather than empty encouragement. Although personal details are scarce, his themes are clear and suited to readers interested in learning strategies and growth methods.

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