Ali Abdaal How To Study For Exams – Evidence Based Masterclass

Being able to study efficiently and effectively is a superpower. As students, it boost our
grades, reduces our stress levels and frees up our time to do more interesting things. But
we’re never taught how to do it. Most of us rely on ‘intuitive’ techniques like rereading,
note-taking, summarizing and highlighting to get through our exams. But as the evidence
shows, these intuitive techniques are often counter-productive.
In this class, I’ll take you through the well-kept secrets of how to study effectively. We’ll
break down (1) how to understand our content using techniques like the Feynman
Method, Active Recall and various note-taking strategies, (2) how to remember our
material with Spaced Repetition, Interleaving and various memory techniques, and (3) how
to maintain focus while studying, from developing the motivation and discipline to do the
work, to taking appropriate breaks and maintaining a healthy work-life balance