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Reduce the time you need for “learning” by at least 50%... simply by creating maps that grow like your knowledge, and using curiosity to ingrain what you learn.
(New Year’s special offer valid until January 8th, 2023)
What is Traverse?

Traverse helps you learn faster and retain more information, thanks to an engaging approach: 

 

Our unique "tree" system allows you to build your knowledge from the roots up, so you only have to repeat notes once every fortnite. 


 Right now, you can get Traverse along with our exclusive 10x learning guide for less than your monthly spend on café mocha. But hurry: 


This offer is only available until January 8th, 2023. 


Traverse is perfect for you, if you...

Are ready to change your approach to learning.

Want to use an approach that's fully backed by learning science.

Like to connect different topics

Want to get rid of the embarrassement of forgetting everything

Would love to learn strategically

Want to set yourself apart from your academic competition

Want to save time learning.

Traverse won't work for you, if you...

Actually like repetitively reading notes.

Don't want to try an unconventional approach to studying.

Want to hold on to your limiting beliefs regarding learning.

Don't want to go deep into the topics you learn

Are not ready to fail a couple of times (failure IS learning)

Don't want to enhance your creativity by learning

What our members say:
Nirmit
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“Traverse is the best of both of whiteboarding and mindmapping combined with spaced repetiton It allows me to learn deeply and not just shallow facts”

Katarina G
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“Before I didn’t think it would be possible to organize everything I was learning. Now, when I recall a card I can recall its adjacent topics and reason through it.”
(New Year's Offer Valid Until January 8th, 2023)
Is it possible to learn less and yet better? How do you learn in a way that is actually   fun and not repetitive?

You probably know this awkward feeling:

You read a book, try to explain its content to a friend. But… you forget everything. 


 Or, you try to explain it to them, and you realize that you don’t understand the topic completely. 

The thing is, I also used to see learning and remembering as a challenge:

My name is Dominic Zijlstra. 


I used to struggle with learning Chinese after meeting my Chinese wife and her family. 

I would study hard, but no matter how much I read my notes or wrote things down, I just couldn't retain the information. 

Despite my expertise in Physics, I wasn't as smart as I thought: I never learned how to learn.

 When learning Chinese, I wasn't building a strong foundation of understanding, and kept trying to memorize isolated details instead. 

 That's when I got into the rabbit hole of learning science and systems. 

A quote from Elon Musk summarizes what I found out quite well: 

 "It is important to view knowledge as sort of a semantic tree - make sure you understand the fundamental principles, i.e. the trunk and big branches, before you get into the leaves/details or there is nothing for them to hang on to." 

 I realized that I had been focusing on the leaves of the tree when learning Chinese, rather than the trunk and big branches… let alone the roots. 

 I tried using spaced repetition to help me learn, but even with that method, I felt trapped and like learning wasn't fun. 

Here's how spaced repetition works:

With this approach to learning, you always review flashcards just before you're about to forget the information.


When you first learn something, the "forgetting curve" is short: You'll forget it in two days or less.


If you repeat it just before two days passed, you'll have lengthened the forgetting curve by a couple more days... ideally, you lengthen it with each review.


So, I spent hours every day just reviewing flashcards, and the connections between the details and the bigger picture still weren't sticking... 


 Until I discovered a better approach to learning: 


 You can create mind-maps to see how the individual aspects of what you learn relate to each other… E.g. the “roots” with the “leaves,” etc. 


 This process is called Encoding. 


 And the best part about encoding is that you use your curiosity and creativity to link concepts even deeper with each other.


 Thanks to encoding, I finally succeeded in learning Chinese. 


 I can now communicate with my in-laws without any problems and actually have Chinese friends :)


 Because less people should struggle with learning, I want to share this approach with you via Traverse. Here's what makes this app so effective:

Contrary to popular belief, note-taking and focusing on memorisation are not the best ways to learn:

The image above is a hierarchy of learning approaches, with the lowest ones being a focus on memory and understanding, and the highest being creation and evaluation. 

 A focus on memory and understanding actually hinders learning and creates "bushes" rather than "trees." Why?

Because your brain takes care of memory and understanding automatically when you evaluate, analyze or create.

Of course, you'll still forget things every once in a while. You probably aren't able to recall exactly what you wrote in High-School essays anymore, right?

The forgetting curve at the outset of learning by encoding is far longer than when you just try to memorize or understand...

But you'll still forget it eventually if you don't repeat what you learned.

So, what if you had a system that linked your encoding with spaced repetition? I.e. a mind map in which you could create flashcards... and always review what you're just about to forget?
 
That's what Traverse can do, among so many other things...

For the usual price of $150, you'd get access to the following features:

The ability to import your content from Notion, Anki, etc. - no need to “start over.”

The key to a specific yet broad memory (Remember the tree trunks? The mind maps in Traverse allow you to grow your learning trees in the best way.)

Constantly create EUREKA! moments for yourself while learning. (The effort required to get to these insights is intense… but definitely worth it.)

Cover the entire learning process with creativity (You’re creatively combining lots of information to see where it fits in and how it relates to other concepts.)

And more:


... And you'll get even more:

Visual mind and concept mapping (Value: $20)


By learning visually, you build a mental picture and form new connections. 


The Traverse mind map allows you to understand complex topics more easily.


Learning templates: (Most are valued at $10 each)


You don’t want to spend time doing anything you’re not supposed to do.


Our learning templates are designed by experts who have already mastered the topic you want to learn. 


You can see exactly what how, and in which order to learn.


Say good-bye to learning from scratch ever again :)


Spaced repetition flashcards: (Feature valued at $15)


Repetition is the key to mastery. 


Active recall is much more efficient than passive rereading. 


These techniques are combined in our flashcards, and our algorithms schedules them at your personal optimal learning time...


(And here's the best part for the "veterans:")


Instant content import: 


Directly import content from any URL, or from other sources like Anki decks.


Sharing & Collaboration: 


Learning by teaching (Feinman-style) is the best.


Share what you’ve learned with friends, or discover new things by working together


Connected notes: (Valued at $25)

Your notes are directly connected with your mind map and flashcards. 

You can add audio, video, images, as well as todo-lists, math equations and much, much more. 

Access to our Discord Community: ($30)

Join our Discord community and get help from people just like you. 

You won’t waste time because you’re stuck on some little question or because you’re having an off day. 

You’ll have a place to turn for answers, inspiration, accountability, and feedback so you can always keep moving forward.
Plus, the New Year's optional Premium bonus:
The exclusive 10x Learning guide.
What does the Fosbury flop have to do with learning? 

How exactly can anyone learn like a genius? 

In this guide, you’ll not only get answers to those questions, but you’ll also learn:

5 “school” mistakes you’re probably making when studying and how to avoid them ​

 The optimal revision schedule for any type of information (academics and entrepreneurs agree.) ​

 6 steps to make mind maps for deep learning (even if you’ve tried before and it never worked for you) ​

 Do you experience bad learning days? Learn about the approach that will save you from breaking your current learning habit. ​

 The “memory champions” method for remembering large quantities of information 

Currently, I'm selling this book for $30 to Traverse-members... but you can have it for free if you buy the premium version of Traverse...


Now, think about the amount of stress and time you spent studying for your recent finals. 

How much of that time could have been spent having fun, relaxing, or doing something else? 

 With Traverse, you can reclaim your free time and even rediscover the way you used to learn as a child – it won’t be effortless, but you’ll save time and tears. 

 And as mentioned, Traverse usually costs $150.  However...

Since we want to welcome the new year with a bang and reward our early adopters, we're offering a discounted price for a limited time.  

So, get Traverse free of charge for 14 days now. 

You can choose between the normal version of Traverse for $111 and a premium version for $121 that includes the guide:

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What our members say:
  • Is there a refund guarantee?
    Yes, you'll only have to try Traverse out. If, for whatever reason, you're not satisfied after 14 days, come back to this page, click the link above the "Complete order" button and claim your refund.
  • How is this different from tools like Anki, Remnote, Notion or Roam?
    Traverse is not just a flashcard program like Anki. Nor is it a general note taking tool like Notion or Roam.

    Traverse is a learning space, where you learn new things and revise what you already know to full mastery. It's highly visual, and we provide beautiful learning templates full of content to give you a head start.

  • What is the scientific basis for the learning methods used in Traverse?
    Traverse relies on 6 science-backed principles for optimal learning. We list them here with references to the original research:

    Mind mapping:
    30% better metacognition (Mind Mapping in Learning Models: A Tool to Improve Student Metacognitive Skills by Dyah Astriani · 2020)
    17% improved critical thinking (Improving Junior High Schools' Critical Thinking Skills Based on Test Three Different Models of Learning by Fuad · 2017)
    Improved academic achievement and retention (The effect of mind-mapping applications on upper primary students’ success and inquiry-learning skills in science and environment education by Ali Günay Balım · 2013)
    Improved creativity (The Random-Map Technique: Enhancing Mind-Mapping with a Conceptual Combination Technique to Foster Creative Potential by Charlotte P. Malycha · 2017)

    The principle of active recall: testing yourself
    45% better understanding (Using elaborative interrogation by B Kahl · 1994)
    60% better memory (Test-Enhanced Learning by Roediger & Karpicke · 2006)

    The method of deliberate practice: focusing on your weak points
    20% better test performance (Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques by Dunlosky · 2013)

    The spaced repetition algorithm: optimally space your revisions over time
    82% better memory (Distributing Learning Over Time by HA Vlach · 2012)

    Interleaved practice: learn multiple skills in parallel
    103% better complex problem solving (The effects of interleaved practice by K Taylor · 2010)

    Feynman technique: learning by teaching
    218% deeper understanding (Feynman Technique as a Heutagogical Learning Strategy for Independent and Remote Learning by Reyes · 2021)

    Concept mapping: using your visual cortex
    42% better text comprehension (The Effect of Concept Mapping to Enhance Text Comprehension and Summarization by Chang · 2002)
  • What is the scientific basis for the learning methods used in Traverse?
    Traverse relies on 6 science-backed principles for optimal learning. We list them here with references to the original research:

    Mind mapping:
    30% better metacognition (Mind Mapping in Learning Models: A Tool to Improve Student Metacognitive Skills by Dyah Astriani · 2020)
    17% improved critical thinking (Improving Junior High Schools' Critical Thinking Skills Based on Test Three Different Models of Learning by Fuad · 2017)
    Improved academic achievement and retention (The effect of mind-mapping applications on upper primary students’ success and inquiry-learning skills in science and environment education by Ali Günay Balım · 2013)
    Improved creativity (The Random-Map Technique: Enhancing Mind-Mapping with a Conceptual Combination Technique to Foster Creative Potential by Charlotte P. Malycha · 2017)

    The principle of active recall: testing yourself
    45% better understanding (Using elaborative interrogation by B Kahl · 1994)
    60% better memory (Test-Enhanced Learning by Roediger & Karpicke · 2006)

    The method of deliberate practice: focusing on your weak points
    20% better test performance (Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques by Dunlosky · 2013)

    The spaced repetition algorithm: optimally space your revisions over time
    82% better memory (Distributing Learning Over Time by HA Vlach · 2012)

    Interleaved practice: learn multiple skills in parallel
    103% better complex problem solving (The effects of interleaved practice by K Taylor · 2010)

    Feynman technique: learning by teaching
    218% deeper understanding (Feynman Technique as a Heutagogical Learning Strategy for Independent and Remote Learning by Reyes · 2021)

    Concept mapping: using your visual cortex
    42% better text comprehension (The Effect of Concept Mapping to Enhance Text Comprehension and Summarization by Chang · 2002)
  • Can I learn a language / marketing skills / math / medicine / engineering / systems thinking with Traverse?
    Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and yes! :)

    People have successfully mastered all of these diverse topics with Traverse, and anybody can, too!
  • Can I learn a language / marketing skills / math / medicine / engineering / systems thinking with Traverse?
    Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and yes! People have successfully mastered all of these diverse topics with Traverse, and you can too!
  • What if it turns out Traverse just doesn't help?
    We're very confident that you will see significant improvements in your learning with Traverse. However, if for some reason you decide Traverse just doesn't work for me, we will give you back 100% of your payment as long as you tell us within the first two weeks. No further conditions or questions asked.
  • How does this fit in with my existing practices like note-taking and flashcards? I'm already short on time..
    Traverse makes all of your existing practices come together, rather than replace or add to them. By doing all your practices in one place, they start to re-inforce each other, so that you will learn faster and generate more comprehensive insights.
About Dominic Zijlstra

Dominic Zijlstra studied Physics in the Netherlands, Germany and Brazil...


And worked as an aerospace engineer at Airbus as well as a data scientist. 


 Working at Airbus, he met his Chinese girlfriend. 


 But whenever he went to China, but struggled to learn Chinese despite being a Polyglot.


However, the struggle ended up being beneficial, as it ended up in Dominic "going into the rabbit hole" of learning science...


And developing Traverse: an app that uses the best findings in learning science to help you engrain your learnings into your brain.

Science supporting Traverse:

  • 30% better metacognition (Mind Mapping in Learning Models: A Tool to Improve Student Metacognitive Skills by Dyah Astriani · 2020)
  • 45% better understanding using active recall (Using elaborative interrogation by B Kahl · 1994)
  • 60% better memory using active recall (Test-Enhanced Learning by Roediger & Karpicke · 2006)
  • 20% better test performance with deliberate practice (Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques by Dunlosky · 2013)
  • 82% better memory due to spaced repetition flashcards (Distributing Learning Over Time by HA Vlach · 2012)
  • 103% better complex problem solving with interleaved practice (The effects of interleaved practice by K Taylor · 2010)
  • Improved academic achievement and retention (The effect of mind-mapping applications on upper primary students’ success and inquiry-learning skills in science and environment education by Ali Günay Balım · 2013)
  • Improved creativity (The Random-Map Technique: Enhancing Mind-Mapping with a Conceptual Combination Technique to Foster Creative Potential by Charlotte P. Malycha · 2017)
  • 42% better text comprehension (The Effect of Concept Mapping to Enhance Text Comprehension and Summarization by Chang · 2002)


(For a combined increase in recall of up to 289%!)

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