Nat Eliason

Nat Eliason shares his insights on avoiding the 'Prep Trap' - the tendency to over-prepare through excessive studying and consuming information before actually practicing a skill. He emphasizes the importance of moving quickly from preparation to hands-on practice, even if it means failing initially. The key is to gather just enough foundational knowledge to start trying the skill in a simple real-world context, allowing true learning to occur through direct experience and iteration. This approach contrasts with relying too heavily on 'rapid learning' techniques that provide surface-level competence without deep understanding.