productivity

How to Take Better Notes: The Ultimate Guide to Retention

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An organized study desk with notebooks and pens, illustrating the environment needed to learn how to take better notes.

Introduction Learning how to take better notes is the missing link between attending a class (or meeting) and actually learning the material. I used to be a “transcriber.” In college, I would sit in the lecture hall with my laptop, typing furiously, trying to capture every single word the professor said. My typing speed was … Read more

How to Learn Anything Faster: The Feynman Technique Explained

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Richard Feynman's philosophy of simplicity helps students learn anything faster.

Introduction If you want to learn anything faster and actually remember it a week later, you need to stop passive reading and start active teaching. I used to be the kind of student who would highlight every single sentence in a textbook. My book would look like a neon yellow coloring book by the end … Read more