One of the best ways to master a subject is by teaching others about it.
Explaining something to someone who has never heard about it requires clarity in your thoughts and ensures that you know what you’re talking about. It’s also a great way for you to verify your level of knowledge. Simply said, if the person you’re talking with can easily understand what you’re talking about, that means you’ve been able to deconstruct your message in a way that was easy to understand and transmit to other people, and you can’t do that without first knowing the subject yourself. I like to think that it doesn’t matter how complex a subject is, you can always deconstruct it in a way that it’s possible to teach it to others.
The benefits of learning by teaching don’t stop there. The more you talk about a subject, the more you are perceived as an expert by other people.
It’s important to note that it’s not necessary to lie about your expertise level in order to reach an audience. Being honest and talking only about what you really know is more appreciated than pretending to know everything.
