Reading more won’t make you remember more. I’ve finished hundreds of nonfiction books over the past decade. But the big ideas fade away as soon as I turn the last page. Sound familiar? There’s a straightforward explanation. Passive reading and rereading give us a false sense of mastery. In reality, it doesn’t push us to… Read More »The blank sheet priming method
Think back to the last time you tried to pick up a new skill. Maybe it was a foreign language, a musical instrument, or a programming language. Remember those first disorienting hours, staring at unfamiliar symbols, your fingers fumbling over the strings, strange sounds stumbling off your tongue? Did you feel clumsy, slow, or even… Read More »The power of the struggle in learning
The power of 3 What do a captivating story, a memorable speech, and an engaging lesson have in common? More often than not, they rely on the potent yet understated Rule of 3. This ancient principle suggests that ideas presented in threes strike a perfect balance – substantial enough to form a pattern yet not… Read More »Use the rule of 3 for effective learning and communication
How to Master Any Skill in 100 Days with the Rule of 100 The rule of 100 is a life hack for learning any new skill that comes from the book “$100M Leads” by Alex Hormozi, a successful entrepreneur and author. What is the Rule of 100? The rule of 100 is a simple formula… Read More »The Rule of 100 (Learning Hack)
Have you ever tried using brain dumps as a learning hack? A brain dump is a straightforward concept: whenever I’m learning something new, I take a few minutes to write down everything I know about the topic without referring to my notes or sources. This technique forces me to recall what I’ve learned, highlighting the… Read More »Brain Dumps for free recall and learning (Learning hack)
What is elaborative interrogation? Have you ever wondered how you can improve your memory and comprehension of new information? If so, you might want to try elaborative interrogation, a simple but effective learning technique. Elaborative interrogation is a study method that enhances learning by prompting students to probe into facts and concepts. This technique encourages… Read More »What is Elaborative Interrogation? (Learning Hack)
A study method which has gained popularity on platforms like TikTok lately is the blurting method. It’s straightforward yet powerful. What is the blurting method? The blurting method is a simple but effective study technique. It involves actively recalling information by speaking or writing down everything you know about a topic without referring to your… Read More »How to use the Blurting method to study (Learning Hack)
When you study, do you like to listen to music? Maybe you have a favourite playlist that helps you focus or prefer silence. Music is a part of our lives and can affect how we think and feel. But have you ever wondered how music affects your learning? Does it help you remember things better… Read More »How Different Sounds Affect Your Learning: Finding the Best Music for Your Studies