Most people study by reading, highlighting and rereading. The problem? These methods train your brain to recognise information—not necessarily retrieve it when you need it. CIA Memory: How Intelligence Agencies Master Memory and Learning The key lessons from this video are: Recognition is not recall. Something feeling familiar doesn’t mean you can reproduce it from […]
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How To Recall Like A CIA Agent
Published on August 29, 2026 in Better Grades, Exams, Memory Skills, Positive Mindset, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology, Study Tips and YouTube Videos. 0 Comments
The Cognitive and Emotional Benefits of Reading
Published on August 25, 2026 in Better Grades, Memory Skills, Positive Mindset, Speed Learning, Speed Reading, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Tips and YouTube Videos. 0 Comments
We all know we should read more… Why Reading May Be One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Brain We live in an age of unprecedented access to information, yet we may be reading less deeply than ever. Books have hardly disappeared. Celebrity book clubs flourish, classic novels continue to be adapted […]
AI Tutors
Published on June 14, 2026 in Better Grades, Mature Students, Parents Of Students, Positive Mindset, Special Students, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: AI Tutor, AI Tutoring, Koji Tutor.
We know AI has incredible capabilities, this tutor seems to shift the LEARNING focus from DOING to THINKING, which is Brilliant (pun intended) since it runs within that app!
Writing Versus Typing
Published on June 6, 2026 in Better Grades, Mature Students, Memory Skills, MindMapping, Note Taking, Parents Of Students, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments
If you’re a regular reader of this and my other blogs, you already know I am a proponent of writing on paper, journalling, logbooking and mindmapping. NOT because I’m a boomer or luddite. I love my Macbook Air, iPhone and iPad. I have all the latest tech for sports and health monitoring (Fitbit, AI-enabled squash […]
Should You Get AI To Do Your Writing For You?
Published on June 3, 2026 in Better Grades, Memory Skills, Note Taking, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments
According to Jordan Peterson, the answer is a definite no. And I agree. It’s not a Boomer opinion, its cognitive science that still applies to YOU/YOUR generation and even the next few generations because of evolutionary biology and sociological imprints. This is not opinion, the science backs it up For years, students have been told […]
Study Less Study Smart
Published on April 26, 2026 in Better Grades, Mature Students, Parents Of Students, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology, Study Tips and YouTube Videos. 0 Comments
This is a must watch for any student… A presentation by Marty Lobdell with more than 25 MILLION VIEWS! Key Insights and Concepts Effective Study Duration: Typical college freshmen can study effectively for about 25-30 minutes before attention and comprehension decline significantly. Studying beyond this without breaks leads to diminishing returns and frustration. The Case […]
Make Studying Harder For Yourself?!?!
Published on March 16, 2026 in Better Grades, Mature Students, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: Disfluent Cognition.
Yes, you read that correctly. If you want to learn, understand and retain more information, make it harder for yourself. The EXTRA effort required NOW will make it a lot easier – later, when you want or need to recall the information or apply the knowledge. I know this is counterintuitive. That way of thinking […]
Math Tricks To Look Like A Genius
Published on February 5, 2026 in Better Grades, Special Students, Speed Learning, Student Resources, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Psychology, Study Tips and YouTube Videos. 0 Comments Tags: Howie Hua, Math Tricks.
I love tricks or hacks like this one from Howie Hua… This type of thinking is what I teach in my study book AND how people now achieve more of their goals, by being exposed to fantastic shortcuts like this one, but across all 4 dimensions of their lives/careers/businesses.
How to Learn (Anything) A Lot Faster
Published on January 11, 2026 in Better Grades, Exams, Memory Skills, Note Taking, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments
This blog is dedicated to the best learning strategies for those who embrace being lifelong students way beyond the traditional classroom and who keep searching for key distinctions like the ones shared in this brilliant video. As the video suggests, learning is an active pursuit that requires focus and effort. If you direct your attention […]
7 Chinese and Japanese STUDY SECRETS that will blow your mind
Published on July 22, 2025 in Better Grades, Mature Students, Positive Mindset, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology, Study Tips and YouTube Videos. 0 Comments
This has to be the single most powerful “how to learn” video I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s 9 minutes that will transform your view on how to study or learn something new. We all have the ability to learn more, better… Watch and learn.
10 Mind Tricks To Learn Anything Fast
Published on August 20, 2022 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Exams, Mature Students, Memory Skills, MindMapping, Note Taking, Speed Learning, Speed Reading, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments
This short video is a great reminder of simple things you can do to improve your study skills to learn anything fast and remember it! Study Tip #1: Use the sleep sandwich to remember a lot more. Study Tip #2: Master modifications to reinforce your learnings and commit them to long-term (better) memory. Study Tip […]
Four Memory Tricks
Published on January 14, 2017 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Exams, Memory Skills, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: Enhancing Memory, Memory Techniques.
Four Memory Tricks Nothing helps you get ahead quicker than a good memory. Whether you’re trying to remember the name of the guy you just met, a state capital, or complex sets of business data, these simple tricks can help you improve your memory skills. 1. Start by chunking. According to psychologists, it’s especially hard […]
Study Book gets feature product coverage on ClickBank
Published on February 21, 2013 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Mature Students, Memory Skills, Note Taking, Study Habits, Study Less and Study Tips. 2 Comments Tags: Back To School Tips, College Study Guide, College Study Tips, Study Book.
You might not know that Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort is a top selling product on ClickBank, where billions of dollars of information and educational products are sold. Clickbank and its millions of affiliates make sure that great products get promoted and distributed worldwide. For example, my study book, speed […]
Audio Book
Published on March 25, 2012 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Exams, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid and Study Tips. 1 Comment Tags: Audio Book, Student Audio Book, Student Guide Audio Book.
We’ve just launched the Audio Book version of our bestselling book Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort! Get it now and start improving your grades while you walk, drive or take the bus to and from school or work. It’s the easiest, effortless way to improve your grades! As you know […]
Get Better Grades Now
Published on March 1, 2012 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Exams, General, Mature Students, Memory Skills, MindMapping, Note Taking, Parents Of Students, Speed Learning, Speed Reading, Student Resources, Study Habits, Study Less and Study Tips. 0 Comments Tags: Get Better Grades Now, How To Get Better Grades, How To Study Better, Top Grade Secondary School.
If you’ve been reading or have subscribed to this blog, then I am sure you’ve enjoyed the study tips I’ve revealed here – imagine getting the behind-the-scenes content… Hmmm…. Have a look at this 1-minute video that I just published… College Study Tips Click on the hypelink to get your hands on How To Get […]
Why my study tips work
Published on August 20, 2011 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Exams, Mature Students, Memory Skills, Note Taking, Special Students, Speed Learning, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 2 Comments Tags: Exam tips, Study Habits, Study Strategies, Study Techniques.
I think you should watch this video, it’s only 3 minutes long and explains… How and why my study techniques work
Go from getting Ds to As THIS semester
Published on March 5, 2011 in Better Grades, Exam Stress and Anxiety, Exams, Note Taking, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Mistakes To Avoid and Study Tips. 6 Comments
When you buy my study book… In chapter 1, I am going to show you HOW you learn so that you can INSTANTLY improve your grades as of your next test, quiz or exam. With a 100% Money-Back-Guarantee, you have nothing to lose except the A or B on your next test or exam. I’d […]
Speed Reading Advantages
Published on November 27, 2010 in Speed Learning, Speed Reading, Study Less and Study Tips. 6 Comments
If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between reading and speed reading, here’s a quick comparison table for you. Average Reader Speed Reader Words Per Minute 200-300 600-1,200 Comprehension Needs to re-read the same text several times Reduced need to re-read, if required with new material, does it FASTER Memory recall Poor due to lack […]
Get Excited About School Again
Published on November 18, 2010 in Better Grades, Study Habits, Study Less, Study Psychology and Study Tips. 2 Comments
Emahuja is lacking a little motivation to get into studying… HELLO DR. MARC, EMAHUJA here, I am about to complete my 11th std and will be starting with my 12th std which is very crucial and important for me as a science student. Till 10th I was very much interested in studies. My grades were […]
Use Colours To Improve Memory Retention, Comprehension And Understanding
Published on October 21, 2010 in Better Grades, Exams, Memory Skills, MindMapping, Note Taking, Study Habits, Study Less and Study Tips. 2 Comments
When we first learn something, information is processed by the brain to form a neural trace which first enters your sensory memory and then, if you’re paying attention, enters your Short Term Memory (STM). If you keep working to process the information and adapt it correctly, it then moves to your Long Term Memory (LTM). […]
