# learn hard (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover learn hard. Page: Feed: --- ## [How I deep read classic novels](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/how-i-deep-read-classic-novels) _2026-08-19 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ 9 habits that help me study, enjoy, and feel great literature ## [Full Product: How to master any craft in 3-5 years (an autodidact's guide)](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/full-product-how-to-master-any-craft) _2026-08-16 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ The 3-phase system to find your craft, prepare for the work, and run a self-directed apprenticeship ## [How to self-educate with the heart and ferocity of a 19th-century cotton-weaver](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/how-to-self-educate-with-the-heart) _2026-08-13 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ 3 takeaways from "The Intellectual Life of the British Working Class" (Thinkers #14) ## [Every book I read in July](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/every-book-i-read-in-july) _2026-08-05 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ A nuanced critique of techno-capitalism, a tradwife influencer, a novel exploring abortion (a controversial month!) ## [I could not change my life because I was still myself](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/reinvent-your-lifeand-yourselfby) _2026-08-02 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ How a "mastery quest" took me form soul-sick sales rep to full-time writer (in a year) ## [Dear Generalist, Don’t be Ashamed of Your Knowledge Lust](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/dear-generalist-dont-be-ashamed-of) _2026-07-28 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ It’s a Superpower ## [Improve your writing with R.L Stevenson's memory-based copywork method](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/how-to-improve-your-writing-rl-stevensons) _2026-07-24 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ It may be the most brain-changing form of copywork (Thinkers #12) ## [My income has been obliterated, once again](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/my-income-has-been-obliterated-once) _2026-07-23 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ Why this time I'm not looking for a new client ## [From janitor to self-taught scientist: James Croll's study technique to rapidly learn hard subjects](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/thinkers-11-the-janitor-turned-self) _2026-07-22 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ James Croll's study technique to rapidly learn hard subjects (and understand them more deeply than the average student) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jbB94RoPfsmW) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [My 5 step-system to balance your multiple interests](https://samuelrinko.substack.com/p/my-5-step-system-to-balance-your) _2026-07-19 · Sam Rinko · Knowledge Lust_ and actually use self-education to impact your life