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How to Get a Well-Rounded Self-Education Outside of School (My Approach, Strategies, & Mistakes)

For 4 years I've been trying to give myself the well-rounded education I didn't get in school. Here I share my approach, favorite strategies, learnings, and mistakes.

My Education Truly Began After College: From Apathetic Student to Excited Autodidact

Churchill famously said "I began my education at a very early age; in fact, right after I left college.” The story of my education is quite similar.

How to Deep Read Classic Novels: My 3-Phase System

Read my 3-phase classic novel reading approach for better understanding, retention, pleasure, and intellectual cultivation.

Are Autodidacts Rare in 2024? Yes and No.

Learn if autodidacts are rare or ubiquitous, and whether you can become one in 2024.

Can You be Well-Educated Without College? Yes, 100%.

The belief that a college degree is necessary to lead an intellectual life is one that needs to go.

10 Reasons to Review the Books You Read

Learn 10 reasons why I'm reviewing every book I read this year.

About Knowledge Lust

My name's Sam Rinko, and I'm incredibly optimistic about self-education's ability to transform a life. Self-learning projects have been a staple in my daily routine ever since my formal education ended and my curiosity took off. Knowledge Lust is an attempt to help autodidacts systematically self-study and learn a wide range of topics, from academic subjects like philosophy and economics to more directly applicable skills like meditation, rock climbing, and writing.

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