If you cannot explain a concept in simple, jargon-free terms to a beginner, you don't truly understand it yet.
Using the Feynman Technique—explaining new ideas aloud as if teaching a child—instantly highlights knowledge gaps.
- Which core concept in your new skill feels confusing or difficult to explain in simple words?
- How would you teach the main lesson you learned this week to someone with zero background in your field?
Action Item: Write a 1-paragraph explanation of your newest concept using plain language and zero technical jargon.