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This post is for application once you’re at the point where you actually WANT to learn. If you’re still struggling…
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This is the fourth in the five steps of efficient learning that are outlined here. Train: Train/Practice/Review, all of these words…
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If you’ve already read the articles Memory 101 and Memory 102 then start reading from the “Mnemonics” heading two paragraphs…
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This is the third of the five steps of efficient learning that are outlined here. Understand: Some things you’ll understand straight…
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