读《How to become a straight A stu

Deep work： Focusintensely with no distractions: phone, social media, TV, Inefficient study group

Quality of work = Time x intensity of focus

Time Management

5min (morning/before bed): plan the day ahead

    -    work 

    -    study 

    -    personal

    -    deadline

Things to remember: scratch sheet in the pocket

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Procrastination

1） Keep a work progress journal

    -    What to accomplish?

    -    Uncompleted - Why?

2）Give yourself energy 

    -    Vegetables, fruits, protein, whole grains

3）Make it an event

    -    Go to coffee shop, library

  4） Build a routine - must study hour

   5）Choose your hard days 

    -    For procrastinators: Day before Exams

    -    Plan things ahead of time

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When to start? - Early (Now!)

How long? 

    -    Less than 1 hour a break

    -    Breaks should be small: 10min

Where?

    -    In isolation

    -    No distractions

    -    Exceptions: study groups (technical courses), plan with right people

Go to class!

    -    In non technical courses: Only take note big ideas, summary efficiently

    -    Technical courses: write down everything you can (from example problems)

Consistent work > cramming -> study a little almost everyday

For memorization: flash cards

Quiz and recall method: replicate what you have learnt

    -    Psychology: explain a concept\term in your own words

    -    Math: do a problem from scratch

Professor makes exams from past years available

    -    Use them near the end: under real exam condition

    -    do study: test books and notes

Taking the exams:

    -    Quick scan: review the exam before starting

    -    Time for test #of problems, #time buffer

    -    answer from easiest to hardest

Overall:

    -    Adopt different study habits

    -    Will become second nature