This document provides an overview of learning techniques for novices and professionals. It discusses the focused and diffused modes of learning, with focused mode concentrating attention on a task and diffused mode taking breaks to allow neural pathways to strengthen. Procrastination and its causes are explained, along with techniques to avoid it like the Pomodoro technique of focused 25 minute study sessions. Einstellung, getting stuck due to a single perspective, is addressed by taking a step back to look at problems from different views. The document emphasizes focusing on the learning process rather than just the end product to avoid procrastination. It concludes that learning how to learn is important for efficient learning.