This document discusses strategies for overcoming procrastination when learning new things. It explains that neurons strengthen connections through repeated firing, and that learning involves strengthening connections by practicing tasks. It also discusses that the brain can focus intensely or allow more diffuse thinking. The working memory can only hold about 4 items, so effective storage and retrieval from long term memory is important. Grouping related information through "chunking" helps strengthen connections and speeds up learning. Recommended strategies include using the Pomodoro technique with focused work periods, using metaphors to aid memory, and starting hard problems then moving to easier ones.