Find your own study technique

One of John Erik’s pieces of advice is that he wishes he had learned more about study technique earlier. The main point: there is no single right answer – different methods work for different people.

Some things to try

• Visual methods and memory palaces – tie material to images and places (see the separate resource on memory palaces).
• Active recall – test yourself instead of simply reading it again.
• Spaced repetition – repeat at growing intervals over time.
• Explain it to someone else – saying a subject out loud reveals what you actually know.

The point

Try different techniques on a specific subject, and notice what genuinely makes you remember and understand better. That way you build a toolkit you can use for the rest of your studies.