385. The best psychology hacks for studying

Want to study smarter, not longer? Today, we're finally breaking down my psychology-backed guide to becoming the academic weapon you always dreamed of being.

I’m sharing the exact study hacks I used to become high school valedictorian, maintain a near-perfect GPA at university, and actually enjoy the process of learning (and the Pomodoro method isn't mentioned once...)

We talk about:

• How to make your brain care about what you’re learning
• The Note-Taking Manuscript Method
• Why personal relevance helps memory
• Using novelty to make concepts more memorable
• Finding your peak productivity hours
• The effort paradox (why meaning follows effort, not motivation)
• How to hack your brain to focus longer and study better

If you want this academic year to be your best, you're in the right place! Listen now!

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