I thought the following article has solid advice on how to learn and retain new material: https://www.inc.com/scott-mautz/train-your-brain-to-remember-anything-you-learn-with-this-simple-20-minute-habit.html

Bookworm 

I thought the following article has solid advice on how to learn and retain new material: https://www.inc.com/scott-mautz/train-your-brain-to-remember-anything-you-learn-with-this-simple-20-minute-habit.html

Nice trick @Bookworm! , On the topic of learning to trade I would recommend to focus your energies on learning from people who have a proven track record , and ignore anybody who pretends to teach something on a "trust me" basis, with no proof of success.