Sharpen your understanding through opposing views A powerful learning and research hack is actively seeking out thoughtful rebuttals and counterarguments to the ideas we encounter. Engaging with well-crafted counterarguments can deepen our understanding, challenge our assumptions, and develop a more nuanced perspective on complex topics. The rebuttal reading technique involves intentionally seeking critiques and opposing… Read More »The rebuttal reading technique
Forgetfulness can be frustrating, especially when it comes to misplacing everyday items or struggling to retain important information. However, a simple trick can help combat these memory lapses: saying things out loud. When you verbalize your actions or the information you want to remember, you engage multiple senses and create a stronger memory imprint. By… Read More »Speak up for memory’s sake
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
I receive 30-40 emails weekly from the numerous newsletters I subscribe to. To keep my inbox organized, I dedicate 30 minutes each day to reading them. However, keeping track of which newsletters remain relevant to me can be challenging. To address this, I have created a label/folder named “Unsubscribe?” in Gmail and Outlook. Each time… Read More »Newsletter curation: When to unsubscribe