double your learning effortlessly by applying the same inputs to a different system

I was learning a process in an application. After receiving several errors, I opened another application to attempt the process. The transaction processed without problems and I demonstrated my own learning while testing the system. Trying one more solution instead of giving up when the process didn’t work uncovered application errors and increased my technical proficiency simultaneously. My learning was at least doubled with negligible additional effort.

two tries told me all I needed to know

I wanted to try a hair product so I purchased it at a local store. I used it twice before deciding that it just didn't work for me. Because I kept my receipt I was able to quickly return the used product for a full refund. This allowed me to try a product at no cost to me and return it easily. Often an official trial or sample is not available for a product. Get creative in testing a product before committing to it. One or two uses of the product gave me all the insight I needed. No amount of online research or asking others could give me that quick and complete insight.

beat guessing with rapid testing

Recently I bought a new HD antenna. In theory it comes with a reusable adhesive that sticks to walls and other surfaces. I hypothesized endlessly about the probability of the adhesive solution holding the antenna to the wall and the associated TV reception.  My words multiplied but never provided any verification on the key question. Will it work? Nothing proved more effective than simply testing it. When it arrived, the antenna fell off the wall repeatedly because the texture didn’t allow the proper hold. I improvised with some small adhesive hooks and moved on. Instead of the endless debate, just test quickly and move forward.