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by christofosho 939 days ago
There are so many factors. Compounding knowledge, ability to focus, and environment are crucial components to learning. That plus motivation and interest, diet, sleep, and knowing how your brain learns best.

It's interesting to look back in time at things you did that maybe didn't add much to your schema/knowledge bank. Also interesting to look around at what others focused on.