# Ultralearning by Scott Young  Author:: Shortform ## Highlights > Principle #1: Metalearning > Metalearning is the process of figuring out how to learn a subject or skill. The process has three steps. ([View Highlight](https://www.shortform.com/app/highlights/ef3a2c40-f737-4c65-bab9-b63c3d16d0d1)) > Principle #2: Focus > Deep learning requires deep focus. ([View Highlight](https://www.shortform.com/app/highlights/bf4956ab-7e1a-42c3-a44e-3e4b4826ec05)) > Principle #3: Directness > Directness is the idea that you learn a skill best when you practice it in the environment you plan to use it in. ([View Highlight](https://www.shortform.com/app/highlights/b7793ecd-12df-404c-b359-0865834cebfa)) --- Title: Ultralearning by Scott Young Author: Shortform Tags: readwise, books date: 2024-01-30 --- # Ultralearning by Scott Young  Author:: Shortform ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > Principle #1: Metalearning > Metalearning is the process of figuring out how to learn a subject or skill. The process has three steps. ([View Highlight](https://www.shortform.com/app/highlights/ef3a2c40-f737-4c65-bab9-b63c3d16d0d1)) > Principle #2: Focus > Deep learning requires deep focus. ([View Highlight](https://www.shortform.com/app/highlights/bf4956ab-7e1a-42c3-a44e-3e4b4826ec05)) > Principle #3: Directness > Directness is the idea that you learn a skill best when you practice it in the environment you plan to use it in. ([View Highlight](https://www.shortform.com/app/highlights/b7793ecd-12df-404c-b359-0865834cebfa))