Summary of "I asked 13 academic toppers for their study hacks! | Productivity tips 2023 | Ankur Warikoo Hindi"
Nine distilled study, productivity and wellness hacks
Each point includes practical tips you can apply.
1) Identify your productive hours
- Find your 4–5 hour high-energy slot (morning, afternoon, or late evening).
- Schedule the hardest, most focus-intensive tasks in that window.
- Reserve easier, low-focus tasks for other times.
- Applies to any demanding work, not just studying.
2) Discover your learning style
- Figure out whether you learn best by reading, writing, listening, watching, or doing.
- Tailor resources and methods to that style (e.g., write notes if writing cements memory; use audio if you remember by listening).
- Mix methods when helpful; don’t force a one-size-fits-all approach.
3) Keep your environment organized
- Declutter your desk, room, and study area to reduce mental clutter and stress.
- If you’re not naturally tidy, create simple habits to bring order before study sessions.
4) Build and maintain supportive relationships
- Share stresses, doubts, and fears with family or friends to lower anxiety.
- Strong social ties improve sleep, appetite, energy and long-term health.
5) Manage social media and eliminate negativity
- Remove accounts, people, or feeds that trigger comparison, self-doubt, or negativity.
- Be intentional about consumption; limit use to positive or entertaining content.
6) Daily physical activity and sunlight exposure
- Move your body daily: walking, running, cycling, swimming — consistency matters more than intensity.
- Step outside for sunlight (vitamin D) to boost energy and counter lethargy from long indoor study stretches.
7) Use online resources smartly
- Many toppers relied on self-study and online courses, videos, and tests rather than physical classes.
- Choose online formats that match your learning style and productive hours.
8) Schedule “distraction” or downtime deliberately
- Block fixed times for relaxation (watching shows, chilling with friends/family).
- Being disciplined about break times reduces random interruptions and guilty scrolling.
9) Analyze and emulate successful playbooks
- If you fail or plateau, study what previous toppers did — adopt proven strategies rather than reinventing the wheel.
- Reassess preparation, identify gaps, and incorporate effective tactics others have used.
Other consistent themes / wellness notes
- All 13 interviewees exercised daily and emphasized routine physical movement.
- Stress reduction through relationships and environment was linked to markedly better performance and wellbeing.
- Iteration: many successful candidates improved after adapting, trying again, and learning from failure.
Sources / presenters
- Presenter: Ankur Warikoo
- Interviewees: 13 academic toppers (fields: IT, JE, UPSC, Law, Commerce, CA)
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
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