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The BEST way to STUDY for EVERY SUBJECT đź“š

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Key takeaways

Wellness and Self-Improvement

Key Study & Wellness/Productivity Strategies (by Subject Type)

1) “Conceptual” subjects (biology, chemistry, physics, psychology)

Core method (memorize → understand → apply):

  • Memorize key facts with flashcards
    • Avoid ineffective rereading of notes.
    • Use active informational retrieval: put a question/prompt on one side and the answer on the other.
    • Study “little but often” using a phone app.
  • Understand first to make memorization easier
    • Don’t brute-force memorize processes (e.g., protein synthesis stages) without meaning.
    • Learn why things happen (e.g., how/why mRNA is created) to speed up learning.
  • Use tables for active revision
    • Examples: photosynthesis vs. respiration, EM spectrum comparisons.
    • Use blank tables and fill in gaps to strengthen recall and connections.
  • Apply using lots of practice questions
    • Do textbook questions and past/exam papers.
    • “Spam” questions enough to build automaticity in how you articulate concepts the way mark schemes reward.

2) “Technical” subjects (math, computer science, engineering, French, music arts/DT)

Core method: repetition + understanding

  • Get lots of reps (practice is the main driver)
    • These subjects reward doing tasks: solving problems, writing code, speaking French, drawing/creating, doing music practice.
  • Understand the steps (especially in math)
    • When learning solutions, focus on the reasoning behind steps (e.g., why a division/method is used).
    • Revise by watching worked solutions and trying to follow the thought process.
  • Use flashcards for key details (not everything is purely practical)
    • Flashcards can help for the “central details” while you still do skill practice.
  • Practice language/skills actively
    • For French: use speaking clinics and speak as much as possible.
    • For music/art: play + draw + produce, not just read about it.

Note: he argues that “Asians are naturally good at math” is not genetic—it’s mainly repetition and early practice.

3) “Analytical” / essay subjects (literature, English, history, philosophy, economics)

Core method: structure + memorized skills + practice writing

  • Build a hybrid of conceptual + technical
    • You must memorize content and also develop essay-writing as a technical skill.
  • Learn the essay structure for each subject
    • The way you argue and organize paragraphs is specific per subject.
    • Get teacher-provided structures (e.g., PE paragraphs, acronyms like P… depending on the subject).
  • Study exemplar essays
    • Read high-scoring examples and copy the structure.
    • Ask teachers/classmates who perform better for guidance and model approaches.
  • Do technical practice writing
    • Write comparisons, build convincing arguments, and repeat until the skill becomes fluent.

Cross-subject takeaway

  • Many subjects overlap categories—think of it like Venn diagrams:
    • E.g., economics can be both technical (math) and analytical (essays).
  • Adjust your study mix per subject accordingly:
    • Concepts + memorization tools (flashcards/tables)
    • Reps/practice (questions, writing, problems)
    • Structure/argument training (essays)

Presenters / Sources

  • Presenter: Not explicitly named in the subtitles (only references to “my program” / “student accelerator” and the creator delivering the advice).
  • Sources cited by type: “studies” (general claim; no specific study names provided).

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