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Get More Value and Joy from Books with Handwritten HQ&A Notes (Pt 2)
Taking notes on physical non-fiction books is best done by hand. While there’s evidence to support we remember handwritten notes best, that’s not why I recommend it.
Thinking Slow With HQ&A: Take Better Notes When Reading Non-Fiction (Pt 1)
The 21st century is an information fire hose. Being able to adjust, filter and turn information into insights has become a basic expectation. We must think deeply on a deadline.
The classic note-taking techniques haven’t caught up with the times. That’s why I’ve created two new techniques: the Highlight, Question and Answer (HQ&A) technique and Jump Notes.
Scoping: Creating Your Exam Success Guide
Exams always make me incredibly nervous because I’m always unsure if what I’ve been revising is actually going to come up. Do you have any advice on how to overcome this? And could you add some hints on how to get 100% in an exam?
Good Stress and Bad Stress: How To Use Them To Your Advantage
Doing things from home has made me an awful procrastinator. Some times I just start at the ceiling and then I panic because I’ve left everything until the deadline. How can I kick this bad habit?
The Pomodoro Technique: Getting Started With Working In Bursts
I keep procrastinating and get anxious about all the work piling up as the days go by. Do you have any recommendations for how to get started instead of feeling stuck?
Time Boxing: A Technique For Balancing Your Time Across Tasks
How do I balance my time across everything I have to work on? I’m currently studying A Level Chemistry, Biology, Maths and Geography. I usually spend too much time on one, so the others suffer.
A Practical Guide To Memorising Anything With Spaced Repetition
Can we talk about memory? I’ve been disheartened by the constant feeling that I have a sieve brain, and wondered how you made things stick at Oxford?
Escaping Your Phone’s Gravity: Part 1
When trying to not get distracted, do you have a recommend phone setup?
A Practical Guide To Learning Anything Faster With The Feynman Technique
What’s the best way to learn something? I know there are many ways, but if you had to choose one, what would it be?
Motivation Is A Myth: How To Be Disciplined By Design
What’s the best way to stay motivated and not get distracted?
Using Retrospective Revision Timetables
What’s the best way to track and prioritise my revision when learning a new topic?
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