If you are struggling to learn a new subject, it might be because of your learning style. I cover this in detail in my study guide in detail, but one of our readers offers this great inspirational story that might help you. Hi Marc, I was helping Fred with his upcoming “electricity” exam last evening. […]
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Yale grad’s final essay gets new life after her unexpected death This undated photo released by the Keegan family shows Marina, a 22-year-old Yale graduate, who penned her life’s lessons in a final column for the Yale Daily News. She died just days after commencement. But the words of her work, “The Opposite of Loneliness,” […]
With thousands of readers and subscribers to this blog, I get a lot of content contributed – most of it is fantastic, like the fun student video below. I’m sure it will make you smile regardless of what type of student you are. I love it when students use their creative energy and spirit in […]
We’ve all been in that place when we wonder if all the hard work and sacrifices are worth it. Click on the hyperlink to have a look at this Infographic on US Education statistics. If that doesn’t convince you, maybe you need to know the real value of a degree. <- click here for a […]
I recently had someone in Boston write this on a few blackboards for me… That’s when I thought I might as you to do the same – spread the word to other students. If you do, take a photo and send it to me and I’ll post it here on the blog. Thanks in advance […]
One of the ironies of the world is that in under developed countries, young people are dying to get to school – in some cases that’s literally true. I don’t want to get on a political soap box because that’s not what this blog is about. Others can do a much better job of promoting […]
This incredible video was sent to me by Ray Keefe of Successful Endeavours in Melbourne, Australia. What amazes me about it is how so much information can be captured in such a short period of time in such a compelling and dynamic way – its’ absolutely mesmerising don’t you think? It’s why my MindMapping course […]
Have a look at our testimonials page – I guarantee you it’ll motivate you to improve your study habits. So many of the students are not native English speakers – so if English is your primary or ONLY language – imagine how hard it is for someone to learn in a foreign language… And yet […]
Peter sent me these… What do YOU think of them? I’ll give my feedback once I get yours first Give us your feedback by leaving a comment below. How do your class notes look compared to these? What suggestions do you have for Peter to improve his note taking?
There is a dialogue in the comments to a recent blog post I wanted to draw your attention to… Click on the hyperlink to read the thread. You can add to the discussion! http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/being-smart-can-make-you-stupid/
If you’re really keen to tap into the limitless potential of your unconscious mind, you’re going to want to have session in a floatation tank. In this day and age of constant interruptions, time slicing and multi-tasking, research reflects it’s having an effect on our ability for deep thinking. The changing nature of work, study […]
Even though we’re #1 in our category on ClickBank and have been for more than a year, it’s always nice to win awards and acquire other designations. This one’s special because Pat Wyman does a great job with her HowToLearn.com website. I’ll talk more about it in a few upcoming blog posts, but right now, […]
An economics professor at a local college made a statement that he had never failed a single student before but had once failed an entire class. That class had insisted that socialism worked and that no one would be poor and no one would be rich, a great equalizer. The professor then said, “OK, we […]
A recent study in the United States revealed that 2007 graduates earned 77% more per hour than those with only a high school diploma. Click on this hyperlink if you want to know the value of a degree. That’s why a small investment in a study book is a great investment. There, I’ve said it. […]
Today’s post is a testimonial from one of my clients who bought my study book, his name is Abel. Hi, Dr Dussault. All I can say is wow. I’m studying ACCA (online) but my main problem was lack of motivation to study. Like you explain in your study book, what was holding me back was […]
This 3 minute YouTube video is from a teacher with a special approach that will inspire you to get better grades by doing your best. It’s a source of inspiration and motivation that you can come back to whenever you need a little motivation. Even though it’s about a teacher, after all, it’s all about […]
Recently, Ann, a First Year University Student posted this comment on this blog… Dear Marc Dussault: I recently purchased your book. It has now been a week and while I agree with a lot of the suggestions in your book, I have yet to start implementing them yet. I was a procrastinator in high school. […]
As a student who wants to get the best grades with the least amount of effort, you need to find inspiration and motivation from somewhere. This YouTube video is so cute, I am sure you’ll agree that not only is it original, but the message is positive and uplifting. Enjoy! Scholar Ladies
Today’s blog post is a clarification from my Speed Learning Video Program. The quote was “The brain stops reading fast it does not want to get dizzy”. It was after I mentioned you can read 200% faster on screen using Rapid Reader because your eyes don’t have to go from left to right. Someone contacted […]
