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147. Overcoming Retrieval Resistance

Apr 07, 202422 minEp. 147
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Episode description

Retrieval practice is the shortcut to learning faster and remembering more, but nearly everyone under-utilises it (at least some of the time), even once you know about it and why it matters.

Why?

Today I'm breaking down the big 5 barriers to consistent retrieval practice that I most commonly see, and show you how to overcome them.

Mentioned in this episode:

  • Episode 69. Rose's student story (high school student)
  • Episode 71. Divine's student story (accounting professional exams)
  • Episode 73. Michael's student story (school / university student career)
  • Episode 75. Charlie's student story (law conversion exams)
  • Episode 108. Sibo's student story (board-level medical exams)
  • Episode 111. Adam's student story (dyslexia and finance exams)
  • Episode 123 on How Many Hours Should You Study 
  • Episode 53 on Are You Working Too Hard 


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