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A good approach to note taking is to draw a line down one side of the page, about one-third of the way from the edge. Write your first notes in the larger section. Then later, when you review them, write even briefer key points in the smaller section. Then look away and see if you can recall those key points. Test yourself. Practice pulling on those links!
Breathe deeply from the belly for a few breaths if you feel panicky before or during a test.
what’s the point of learning anything?
It works a lot better when you can see positive reasons for taking an interest in your learning, rather than just avoiding punishment.
Lucky to learn!
Learning is a privilege.
Learn how to learn so you can follow your passions. But don’t just follow your passions. That was my mistake when I was young. There’s a lot of learning you can do that will open doors you can’t yet imagine. Broaden your passions—learn and enjoy new subjects beyond the one you originally thought you could learn. You’ll put yourself in a better place for whatever life may throw your way. The world is changing quickly, and it’s going to be changing even faster.
Use the Pomodoro Technique to build your ability to focus and relax.
Find ways to learn actively, outside of your usual classes.
Sleep makes your brain-links stronger. It washes away toxins in your brain.
Santiago wasn’t a genius. So he got a lot of practice correcting his mistakes. Later, when he became a scientist, he actively looked for ways to determine whether he was right or wrong. When he was wrong, he changed his mind.
One of the most important parts of learning is to be able to admit mistakes and flexibly change your mind. If you can learn to do this, you have the potential to contribute more than even some of the most brilliant of geniuses.
