Erik Hamre is a self-proclaimed learner of skills and the creator of the 100-hour challenge.
He’s travelled the world picking up new skills. From learning salsa dancing in Columbia to Thai Massage in Thailand, he’s been all over the world. Currently, he’s dedicating his time to learning Yoga whilst being out in Bali.
What is the 100-hour challenge? Basically, Erik dedicates a minimum of 100 hours of focused learning in his chosen skill.
Currently, Erik has dedicated 100 hours to each of the following skills:
- Thai Massage
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Chess
- Salsa Dancing
- Kizomba
In today’s podcast, we go into further detail about the 100-hour challenge, how he focuses on each skill and other interesting topics on skill learning.
Where To Find Erik Hamre
Below are links to Erik’s work:
Show Notes
| HH:MM:SS | Notes |
|---|---|
| 0:02:45 | How I came across Erik’s work |
| 0:03:06 | Surprising my girlfriend video |
| 0:03:46 | The 100-Hour Challenge |
| 0:05:15 | The definition of quality practice |
| 0:05:41 | How Erik breaks up his learning time |
| 0:06:26 | Erik’s learning schedule |
| 0:07:28 | How to break down the skill of Ultimate Frisbee |
| 0:08:16 | How to keep track of your time |
| 0:10:06 | How to know what skill he wants to commit to |
| 0:11:16 | Have you ever stopped learning a skill half-way through? |
| 0:11:51 | How Erik splits his time with learning several skills |
| 0:13:56 | How travelling helps to learn new skills |
| 0:15:36 | Starting off as a skilled poker player |
| 0:16:34 | What makes a good learner of skills |
| 0:17:56 | The importance of learning whilst being in a good state of mind |
| 0:19:08 | What skill Erik is currently learning right now |
| 0:19:34 | A typical day of learning Yoga |
| 0:21:31 | Goals for Yoga |
| 0:24:06 | Tips on achieving focus |
| 0:26:14 | Recommended Book: The Art of Learning |
| 0:27:09 | The most fulfilling skill to learn |
| 0:28:11 | 100 hours of learning Chess |
| 0:28:55 | Impressing people that don’t know much about the skill |
| 0:29:36 | Reaching a higher level of learning |
| 0:30:39 | Tools for learning |
| 0:32:16 | Other skills Erik plans to learn |
| 0:34:16 | Walking away from a skill |