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So, we did our part. The rest is up to you. These tips are a starting point; listen to
your brain and gure out what works for you and what doesn’t. Try new things.
Here’s what YOU can do to bend
your brain into submission
1
Slow down. The more you understand,
the less you have to memorize.
Don’t just read. Stop and think. When the
book asks you a question, don’t just skip to the
answer. Imagine that someone really is asking
the question. The more deeply you force your
brain to think, the better chance you have of
learning and remembering.
2
Do the exercises. Write your own notes.
We put them in, but if we did them for you,
that would be like having someone else do
your workouts for you. And don’t just look at
the exercises. Use a pencil. There’s plenty of
evidence that physical activity while
learning
can increase the learning.
3
Read the “Frequently Asked Questions.”
That means all of them. They’re not optional
side-bars—they’re part of the core content!
Don’t skip them.
4
Don’t do all your reading in one place.
Stand-up, stretch, move around, change chairs,
change rooms. It’ll help your brain (and body) feel
something, and keep your learning from being
too connected to a particular place. Remember,
you won’t be taking the exam in your
bedroom.
5
Make this the last thing you read before
bed. Or at least the last
challenging
thing.
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