Our brains are great at coming up with new ideas but have a tough time storing the AMPLE amount of old knowledge. Think about how much information you are exposed to throughout the course of your day, especially on your phone!! Offloading that information onto a secondary system makes organization and retrieval of that information much more efficient. Also, it ensures you never lose valuable information

Second Brain

Explain your understanding of the material as if you were speaking to a fifth grader. As you try to simplify the concepts, you will likely expose gaps in knowledge that you can focus on for future revision sessions! Also, this is great practice as higher education professional work places will require you to communicate your work clearly to an audience that may be unfamiliar with the information!

Feynman Technique

Naturally as humans we have a tendency to forget A LOT of information very rapidly. Spacing out your revisions appropriately allows you to enhance long-term retention increase efficiency as you won't need to study as long in each subsequent session.

Spaced Repetition

One of my favorite ways to practice FREELY recalling information in order to optimize for comprehension long term retention. First open up your textbook or lecture and get familiar with a specific section of the material. Then close the source and write everything you can remember on a blank sheet of paper. Then open the source again and compare it, while also filling in any knowledge gaps and making necessary corrections. Each iteration you do will allow you to retain more information!

Blurting Method

Avoid the traditional blocked practice for your revisions and opt for the more effective interleaved practice! Mixing up the types of questions and even modes of learning helps you maintain greater focus and concentration retain more information by creating contextual interference + simulating a more accurate representation of a testing environment.

Every study system needs a good method for overcoming procrastination. This method involves you breaking work down into much more manageable 25 minute intervals. Once you overcome the initial friction point, you will build momentum making each subsequent pomodoro easier to complete!

Pomodoro Technique

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I've been an average student. I've been a topper student. And I'll choose to be a topper every f**king time!

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Effective & Practical Study Tips (for students like me)

You are responsible for your own education. Tailor your learning to your interests, needs, and pace.

Take Ownership of Your Learning:

Explore topics that genuinely interest you. Curiosity will keep you motivated and engaged in learning.

Follow Your Curiosity:

Self-directed learning involves trial and error. Don’t be afraid to fail, as it's part of the learning process.

Experiment and Fail:

Build a supportive environment around you that encourages learning, including finding mentors, joining communities, or creating routines.

Create a Learning Environment:

Seek out learning opportunities in everyday activities, internships, volunteering, or projects that provide practical experience.

Learn from Real-World Experiences:

Establish clear learning objectives and stick to them. Discipline and structure are key to progressing.

Set Goals and Be Disciplined:

Books, podcasts, videos, online courses, and discussions with others can all be valuable learning tools. Diversify your learning sources.

Use a Variety of Resources:

Make learning a continuous habit throughout life, constantly adapting and growing.

Embrace Lifelong Learning:

Cultivate the internal drive needed to stay on track without external pressures like deadlines or grades.

Develop Self-Motivation:

Regularly reflect on your learning process, assessing what works and what doesn’t, and adjust your methods accordingly.

Reflect and Adapt:

"The Art of Self-Directed Learning" by Blake Boles is a guide for those who want to take control of their own education and learning journey. Here are some of the best and most helpful ideas from the book:

The Art of Self-Directed Learning is a collection of 23 stories and insights that will help you become a more motivated and self-guided learner. Drawing on a decade of research, adventures, and interviews conducted by Blake Boles (author of College Without High School and Better Than College), this book will inspire you to craft your own unconventional education, no matter whether you're a young adult, recent graduate, parent, or simply someone who never wants to stop learning. Each chapter is brief, story-oriented, and accompanied by an original line drawing, making The Art of Self-Directed Learning a great choice for readers and &quot;non-readers&quot; alike.

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"When you have eliminated every other possibilities , then whatever remains, even if it's improbable, must be the truth." "Sherlock Holmes"

The Power Of Eliminating"

"First things first" When you see something that something odds, do you even observe?? "Yes i observe".... No I mean literally observe not just seeing Because Sherlock Holmes said to his assistant Dr. John Watson, "You see but you do not observe".For example, When you are having a conversation to your friend, you might hear the words being spoken, but not observe body language, tone of voice, or non-verbal cues that might have special meaning.

Observe Everything Like Your Life Depends On It

"Pay attention"Clear your minds and don't distract on the present moment. This will help you to be more aware of your surroundings and notice things that you might miss. You need to train your eyes to notice the small details that often go unnoticed. Look your friend what kind of clothes his wearing, the accessory, his facial expressions, if you are seeing some kind of stress eyes so you might do something he/she will like in order to relieve some stress that can develop your relationship to them. So Be present, use senses, observe actively, take time, change perspective, and notice patterns.

Tips Of Observation

Sherlock use the method by "Eliminating the Possibilities" to deduce and solve the mystery so he can draw the conclusion what happen in the crime.Let's say for example. A man is found dead in his office. There is no sign of forced entry. The victim was stabbed. The investigators eliminate the possibility of a random robbery as nothing valuable seems to be missing. They also rule out a suicide as stabbing oneself in the back is highly unlikely. The only remaining possibility is that someone the victim knew had a motive to kill him and gained access to the office without causing a disturbance.

Deduction Reasoning

- Puzzles and Games: Engage in activities that challenge your brain, such as logic puzzles, strategy games, and crosswords. These exercises sharpen your deductive thinking and problem-solving abilities. - Mind Palace: This technique is involves creating a mental map of a familiar space and associating information with specific locations within it. It helps you remember details and recall information more easily. - Embrace Curiosity: Ask questions, research topics that interest you, and explore new areas of knowledge. This will broaden your perspective and make you a more well-rounded thinker.

How To Improve Your Skills In Deduction

“Education never ends, Watson. It is a series of lessons, with the greatest for the last.”

Becoming great detective like Sherlock Holmes is a process of continuous learning and refinement, not a sudden event. Embrace the journey of improvement."Be Patient" Becoming a master of deduction takes time and dedication. Don't expect to become Sherlock Holmes overnight. Practice consistently, and you'll gradually improve your skills. "Embrace Mistakes" Everyone makes mistakes, even Sherlock Holmes. Use your errors as learning opportunities. Analyze what went wrong and adjust your approach for next time.

Remember, "Process" Not Event

"Meditation It can be a valuable tool in the pursuit of skills of a great detective . It enhances focus, allowing for better observation of details. It cultivates calm, enabling clear thinking in complex situations. Developing self-awareness through meditation helps overcome biases. It also expands creativity and intuition. While not a substitute for practical skills, it complements them, aiding in approaching problems with an open mind. By regularly practicing meditation, one can improve their mental and emotional attributes, becoming more adept at solving problems and making deductions.

"Additional Tips To Help Your Mind Become Sharp"

To a great mind, nothing is little,' remarked Holmes, sententiously.

Become a great at solving mystery and investigate like Sherlock Holmes does...

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Being alone is a power that very few can handle.

People are used to pairs. Pairs of socks, gloves, eyes, ears. And if not pairs than groups. We are just used to seeing people in pairs holding hands, or two friends sitting over a cup of tea, a group of friends having a picnic or going to a bar, so they can join the paired-up community.

What We Are Used To

People tend to feel out of place and weird when sitting alone in a restaurant or café, going to some event, cinema or just hanging out in the park, but that's totally unnecessary! Yes, you may recieve some weird looks from various people, but that's just because they can't fully grasp the concept, that you can enjoy the time you spend alone, because they have never tried it.

Preconceptions

When you recieve some of these looks don't worry, it usually isn't even about you... Those strangers go through tough times just like you do, so maybe they just needed to let go of some steam by throwing you a disgusted look.Just enjoy your time, have fun and do the things you always wanted to do.

Don't Let Them Judge You

Being alone teaches you many useful things. You have to take care of yourself and your surroundings, but you should also treat yourself.It doesn't matter if you will use something materialistic or spiritual, the goal is to pick up your mood and do something nice for yourself. You can take it as a reward for all your acomplishments.

Treat Yourself

Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world so I can hear my own.

Living as a single responsible person with few to none friends, you can focus on improving your existing skills or on learning new ones.You can start going to pilates or fitness centre, improve your second language, learn to crochet, do pottery or write interesting articles, maybe even a book!The time you spend focusing on your life is simply the best gift you could ever recieve.

Focus On Your Growth

Sometimes, you need to be alone. Not to be lonely, but to enjoy your free time being yourself.

If you do ever feel lonely and not just alone, don't tell yourself that it will cross. It won't. So you better meet up with your friend for coffee or make new friends in the pottery studio you joined!Another great option is going to therapy. Even if you feel good, even if nothing bad happened to you. Just go there and talk. You will see how you feel afterwards.

Don't Overdo It

Sometimes you just need to live in your separate world.

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How to be happy alone 

Relationships are like a painting. Once you spatter paint on it, it’s difficult to paint over it. If you completely splatter over the painting, it’s ruined.

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All of us want to change our lives, to make it better. However, are we all able to do so? No. So, what could be the reason behind it that some people can change their lives very easily but most of the people (like us) are not able to do so? For me, the reason could be that we are not focusing on the right thing. All the time, we are focusing on the problem while we should be focusing on the solution. We start by trying to remove the problem first.

Changing Yourself

When we are in a dark room and we want light, what do we do? We turn on the nearest light source. We don't start trying to remove the darkness first. Of course, we turn on the light source because it sounds foolish to try to remove the darkness without light. Right? We all agree on this. So, why don't we use the same principle in our life problems?

Example

For example, if a person is having anger issues, he/she will focus on removing the anger, which is the same as removing darkness without turning on the light. Instead, we should focus on having mercy or compassion for others, which is like turning on the light in this case.So, all I am saying is to focus on the correct thing, that means focus on the solution and not on the problem.I hope this will help you all. Thanks for reading it.Follow me if you find it helpful."

Real Life Example

Changing yourself 

"Your victory depends on the quality of your mornings."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The 5 AM Club emphasizes that how you start your day influences the quality of your entire life. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Waking up at 5 AM gives you a head start and a sense of control, allowing you to focus on personal growth without distractions.</li></ul>

The Power of Owning Your Mornings

"Sweat more in practice, bleed less in battle."

Sharma introduces the 20/20/20 rule<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Spend the first 20 minutes of your day exercising.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The next 20 minutes on reflection (journaling, meditation).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The final 20 minutes on growth (reading or learning something new). This formula fuels personal and professional success.</li></ul>

Embrace the 20/20/20 Formula

"Focus is more valuable than intelligence in today’s world."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The modern world is filled with distractions. By waking up early and structuring your time intentionally, you protect your ability to focus deeply. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">This uninterrupted time allows for high-impact work and creativity.</li></ul>

Protect Your Focus

"It’s not about doing things perfectly, but doing them consistently."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The secret to mastery isn’t natural talent but daily, consistent effort. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The 5 AM Club’s framework builds habits that compound over time, leading to significant personal growth and achievements.</li></ul>

Consistency Beats Talent

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">One of the main lessons of The 5 AM Club is that personal development is the cornerstone of success. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Rising early allows you to dedicate time to self-improvement, setting the foundation for greater success in all areas of life.</li></ul>

Prioritize Personal Growth

"To double your income and impact, triple your investment in personal development."

Now is the perfect time to elevate your mornings and achieve your full potential! 🌟 The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma gives you the proven tools to win your mornings and succeed in life. 🚀⏰ Don’t wait—get ahead of the crowd and make every day your masterpiece! Grab your copy now:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">🌍 For International Readers: <a href="https://amzn.to/4g9EPH5">Buy on Amazon</a></li><li class="ql-align-justify">🇮🇳 For Indian Readers: <a href="https://amzn.to/47aP3mB">Buy on Amazon India</a></li></ul>Start your journey to greatness today—one morning at a time! 💪✨

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Transform your life by mastering your mornings with The 5 AM Club—your guide to success, growth, and daily excellence!

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:<ul><li>How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements</li><li>A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day</li><li>A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth</li><li>A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed</li><li>“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world</li></ul>Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. The bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Who Will Cry When You Die? and The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO and four other books on self-transformation. Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the planet including Microsoft, Nortel Networks, General Motors, FedEx and IBM. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada. (Barnes and Noble)

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Many people are so stressed out because they give f*cks about too many thingsMany of which are irrelevant. This books tells us to choose what to give a f*ck about and commit to it. This means rejecting anything that opposes itE.g if you decide that settling down is something to give a f*ck about, then you should reject things like partying and one night stands or flings

Why Life Is Hard

Good values shapes us and our behaviour.They are also the metrics by which we define concepts such as success. Having good values and metrics is important in living a good lifeE.g A person whose metric of success is being better at something than someone else wont find happiness or peace because they are constantly looking for the next thing to conquer while consistently comparing themselves to others

Importance Of Good Values

Narrowing choices, specialising and committing to a single thing is more fulfilling than having a bit of several thingsHowever, one should still venture and explore other options or ideas or places so as to have a broad perspective. After which one can then choose to settle on sometjing

Less Is More

Subtlety #1: Not giving a fuck does not mean being indifferent; it means being comfortable with being different.

The sooner one realises that the world doesn't owe one anything neither does one owe the world anything, the better one's life would be.You are not special and shouldn't be treated any different

Self Entit

Taking responsibility for your life is choosing how to react and deal with situations that you find yourself inIt also means owning up to faults when one is in the wrongResponsibility And Fault are not the same thingFor example, sometimes in life, we are dealt a bad hand, that isnt our fault but we still have to find ways to deal with it and taresponsibility

Responsibility And Fault

Ernst Becker in his famous book, the denial of death says there is our physical self and our conceptual selfThe physical self is the body, who eats, sleeps, drinks etcThe conceptual self is the idea of ourselvesWe know we are going to die and are terrified of it and in an attempt to not truly die, we embark on projects and try to imprint on the world, building hospitals, making discoveries, spending time with family and loved ones and stuff so even long after we're dead, we havent been forgotten and dont really die.And that's truly worth giving a fck about

Death Terror

We should think about death more often. Accepting the fragility of your life and that you would die someday not only liberates you but also helps you in living a more guided and mindful lifeStop being afraid and start living a

What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind?

The book talks about the importance of giving a f*ck to only important matters and also having good values

#1 New York Times BestsellerOver 10 million copies soldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

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Defining a personal mission statement is crucial for providing direction and purpose in life. It helps to ensure that time and efforts are spent on meaningful activities, reflecting on life's finite nature.

Understanding the Importance of a Life Goal

A clear life mission guides decisions and aligns daily actions with long-term goals. It helps in creating a strong foundation for a purposeful life, as emphasized by Stephen Covey in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

The Role of a Life Mission

1. Keep a DiaryEngage in free writing to explore feelings and values. Regularly review these entries to identify key life decisions and personal insights.2. Find a Role ModelIdentify and study individuals whose lives inspire you. Analyze their qualities and values to help define what you aspire to embody in your own life.3. Self-DefinitionReflect on your passions, strengths, and aspirations. This self-assessment helps in setting realistic and meaningful goals that align with your true interests.

Methods to Discover Your Mission (Part 1)

4. List Your ValuesClarify your core values through journaling or psychological tests. Use these values as a foundation for your personal mission statement.5. VolunteerGain practical experience by volunteering. This allows you to explore different paths and understand what resonates with you without long-term commitment.6. Create an Ideal PortraitWrite lists about how you want to excel in various roles (e.g., family member, professional). This exercise helps align your actions with your ideal self.

Methods to Discover Your Mission (Part 2)

Formulate a mission statement by clearly stating what you want from life and how to achieve it. Use positive language, refine the statement over time, and place it somewhere visible for daily inspiration.

Crafting Your Personal Mission Statement

Reassess your mission based on personal experiences and evolving priorities. For example, shifting focus from career achievements to nurturing family relationships can realign your mission with what truly brings happiness.<a href="https://substack.com/@oneweek1?utm_source=profile-page">You can subscribe me on Substack, I've wrote about my path in the post about mission</a>

Reflection on Personal Goals

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Have you ever wondered what legacy you’ll leave behind? The thought might seem daunting, but considering what you’d want on your gravestone can profoundly clarify your life mission. It’s a stark…

How to Create a Personal Mission Statement That Truly Reflects Your Life Goals

Forgiveness is a conscious decision to let go of resentment, anger, and desire for revenge towards those who have hurt us. It breaks the cycle of negative emotions and allows us to move forward with our lives.When we hold onto grudges, it creates feelings of hostility and wariness that can damage our relationships and hinder our personal growth.🙏 Choose forgiveness and free yourself from emotional burdens. 🌱

The Power of Forgiveness

Self-compassion entails the recognition from people who have hurt us, it creates a core feeling of animosity and distrust that may stifle our interactions and limit our possibilities of being genuinely connected with others.Self-acceptance is a process of love and acceptance of the whole self with imperfections and without special circumstances and conditions. It signifies recognizing that we are of worth.We are unconditionally valuable due to our humanity combined with all its variations, weariness, and distinctive existences.

The Importance of Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance

Radical forgiveness doesn't mean excusing or staying in touch with the offender, nor absolving them of responsibility. It's about acknowledging the inherent worth of all people and showing compassion, even in the face of hurt and betrayal.Rushing into forgiveness can be liberating, allowing an individual to break free from a victim mindset and reclaim their power as the author of their own story.

Empathy and Radical Forgiveness: A Path to Empowerment

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