How to study for 4 hours straight (without adderall):
Hi, I’m Ben.
I received an MBA from Cornell with high marks.
My secret to success?
The ability to study for 4 hours straight (with little-to-no breaks).
While 4 hours is the upper bound of our cognitive limit, it IS possible.
But, only if you follow these strategies…
I received an MBA from Cornell with high marks.
My secret to success?
The ability to study for 4 hours straight (with little-to-no breaks).
While 4 hours is the upper bound of our cognitive limit, it IS possible.
But, only if you follow these strategies…
Today I’ll share 7 tips for studying...
First, why study in a 4-hour block?
The answer is simple: Batching.
Two benefits:
1) You only have to mentally prepare once to study
2) It eliminates the switching cost of attention between activities.
Here we go...
First, why study in a 4-hour block?
The answer is simple: Batching.
Two benefits:
1) You only have to mentally prepare once to study
2) It eliminates the switching cost of attention between activities.
Here we go...
1. Study Your Interests
Very obvious, very overlooked.
Learning is infinitely easier when you’re curious about the topic.
The harsh truth:
If you’re not passionate about the topic,
you’re going to get beat by people who are.
They won’t be counting the hours.
Very obvious, very overlooked.
Learning is infinitely easier when you’re curious about the topic.
The harsh truth:
If you’re not passionate about the topic,
you’re going to get beat by people who are.
They won’t be counting the hours.
2. Have a Plan
The night before, figure out what you’ll study.
Identify a goal for the 4-hour block.
“Read chapters x, watch videos y, etc.”
Prepare all the resources you need and set them up in advance.
You’ll have everything you need to start.
The night before, figure out what you’ll study.
Identify a goal for the 4-hour block.
“Read chapters x, watch videos y, etc.”
Prepare all the resources you need and set them up in advance.
You’ll have everything you need to start.
3. Hide Your Phone
The best productivity app on your phone is Airplane Mode.
Would you rather:
Be in the library all day unfocused
OR
Study 4 laser-focused hours and get on with your day?
The choice is yours.
The best productivity app on your phone is Airplane Mode.
Would you rather:
Be in the library all day unfocused
OR
Study 4 laser-focused hours and get on with your day?
The choice is yours.
4. Optimize Your Senses
Activate your 5 senses:
👂: Noise-cancelling headphones
👁️: Hide bad triggers (phone)
👃: Consider an aromatherapy diffuser (peppermint & lemon promote concentration)
👋: Set a cool room temperature for alertness
👅: See tip #5
Activate your 5 senses:
👂: Noise-cancelling headphones
👁️: Hide bad triggers (phone)
👃: Consider an aromatherapy diffuser (peppermint & lemon promote concentration)
👋: Set a cool room temperature for alertness
👅: See tip #5
5. Manage Your Energy
Lack of nutrition destroys willpower, mood, and clear thinking.
Stock:
- Water
- Healthy snacks
- Caffeine as needed
- Gum (for concentration).
You’ll stay charged.
Lack of nutrition destroys willpower, mood, and clear thinking.
Stock:
- Water
- Healthy snacks
- Caffeine as needed
- Gum (for concentration).
You’ll stay charged.
6. Plan for Contingencies
Coffee shops & libraries can be great motivators
Plan for contingencies.
If you find yourself without a charger, a bathroom, or internet...
You did not plan your mission properly.
Coffee shops & libraries can be great motivators
Plan for contingencies.
If you find yourself without a charger, a bathroom, or internet...
You did not plan your mission properly.
7. Create Incentives
Plan a fun reward for after your studying.
A favorite show? A date or meal with a friend?
You’ll be more motivated to focus now,
So you can enjoy your time later.
Plan a fun reward for after your studying.
A favorite show? A date or meal with a friend?
You’ll be more motivated to focus now,
So you can enjoy your time later.
The TL;DR to study 4-hours straight
1. Study Your Interests
2. Have a Plan
3. Hide Your Phone
4. Optimize Your Senses
5. Manage Your Energy
6. Plan for Contingencies
7. Create Incentives
You deserve to crush school AND live your life.
1. Study Your Interests
2. Have a Plan
3. Hide Your Phone
4. Optimize Your Senses
5. Manage Your Energy
6. Plan for Contingencies
7. Create Incentives
You deserve to crush school AND live your life.
Those were 7 tips to focus for 4 hours straight.
Following these tips, you will be EFFICIENT.
Please note: This post is not an attack on people who are prescribed Adderall for medical conditions ✌️
Following these tips, you will be EFFICIENT.
Please note: This post is not an attack on people who are prescribed Adderall for medical conditions ✌️
Good luck to all the students studying for finals this week!
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