Why do you want to study this subject?

You have to find out what this topic has to do with you first. Know why you have a clear motive.

What level do you want to reach after you finish studying? Is this level clear, definite and practical?

It is very, very important to define the learning objectives. The stages of understanding, familiarity and mastery are different. Different learning goals have different learning methods and knowledge. Before making a study plan, make clear what you want.

Step 2: Establish a knowledge system in the form of writing a book.

The easiest way is to read the most classic books on this subject. By reading the book catalogue, you can form a general framework of knowledge. You can think, "How do you write this book? What would you write? " Learn a subject by writing books and doing research.

For example, in the field of SEO, the most classic book is "SEO Practical Password". According to the idea of this book, I made a mind map of "SEO knowledge system":

Knowledge system is equivalent to inputting a map of a strange place. With the map, the route is clear and the goal is clear. Without a map, you will be like a headless fly. If you learn a little here and a little there, you can't form a connection between knowledge and learn deeply.

Step 3: Grasp the core point of a subject.

1. Minimum problem rule

The establishment of any discipline is due to the need to solve a key problem. Understand this key problem, and you will know what is the key of this subject. Therefore, you need to know:

"What was the initial problem of this discipline?"

2. Minimum knowledge rule

After the establishment of a discipline, many original concepts will inevitably be derived to explain this discipline, and there are only a few core and key concepts, so you need to know:

"What is the concept of this subject? What is the most critical concept that must be mastered? "

3. The evolution of mastering knowledge

Understand the ins and outs of this subject, how it evolved and how it will develop in the future.

"What is the development history of this subject? How will the future develop? What is the research report of this subject in the last two years? "

Find the owner

Who are the top experts in this industry? What are their views? Learn from their articles and works, and learn from masters, not mediocre teachers.

"What are the most vertical and top websites in this industry? What are their characteristics? What kind of products and services are provided? What is the profit model? "

"What are the top companies in this industry? What products or services are provided respectively? "

5. Find excellent people to study with.

What are the problems of the best talents in this industry? Find their troubles, and you can find the place where they gather. Learning environment is very important. People are animals of the environment, and what kind of people will they become in what kind of environment. Excellent people will force you to make continuous progress and make good use of peer pressure.