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- Memory is constructed, not something you inherently have. The quality of your memory depends on the quality of your thought process when encoding information. - Making analogies helps boost connections between new information and existing knowledge. Aim to make analogies as simple, broad, and accurate as possible. - Constantly refine your analogies as you learn more. This process strengthens learning, attention, and ability to apply information. - Ask yourself "How can I make this easier to understand?" Seek out knowledge that would make confusing information more relevant. Your brain automatically removes irrelevant details. - Briefly explore tangents that seem interesting or relevant. This builds a foundation to make future learning easier. Set a timer to avoid going too far off track. - Leaning into your brain's sense of relevance, rather than fighting it, accelerates your ability to have "light bulb" moments and makes learning more efficient and enjoyable.
@@whodovoodoo2313 Well, It is ridiculously awesome of him to spend 23 minutes to explain it, especially on how he demonstrates/applies these principles. Unlike others who just throw in the theory but no practical examples on how they actually apply it.
True but you won't get more information. Experiencing stuff is better and rememberable than Summary. Summary is only after you see the video @@maou_raizen
As a PhD student, I really appreciate it. It is very difficult to learn things that are not of my interest at first sign, so every time I need to know something new, I try to find it more fun. I like creating some kinds of "info maps". I see it when I teach. If students don't understand the basics and can't connect the dots, they are lost and have no interest in knowing more.
the analogy is powerful and I was doing this at times without knowing what I was doing. For example, I was trying to learn in coding what a repo was and I used a storage unit to understand what building a repository was in coding school guess what of all the things I have learned and already forgotten that's the only thing I haven't forgotten! I will use more analogies from now on. What a great freaking video! subscribed.
Justin - Method two is my default method of developing understanding and the reason I always have way too many tabs open - the fact that you mentioned using a timer... essentially providing structure ... is further evidence that you are the real deal - I would always get lost and not make significant progress on the original question hours later. I am going to gift your course to my nieces, nephews, all of the littles - give them the tools I didn't have growing up with this scatter brain of mine. Thank you for helping me apricate that scatter brain rather than feeling ashamed for not being able to learn and focus like "everyone else". 💜
These are the type of study sessions that I actually end up enjoying!! following your curiosity! but I do end up wasting too much time exploring, I'll try the timer trick later today!
It's fun and depressing to watch these videos at the same time, fun because I recognise all the good tips are ways in which I have naturally come to learn things, so I know I have always been good at learning new things, but depressing because it just reminds me how my current subpar results are simply from a lack of putting in any hours toward my goals lol
Why is it that the channels that really do help you do stuff don't have the number of subscribers that they should have? Your channel should have at least a million subscribers - you share very helpful and practical tips.
Its not about the quality of their videos or tips.Its about the marketing.Are many people clicking on the video,are the people clicking stay long enough,and do they become subscribers and if they are are they coming back?
@@MrEddie4679 I was hoping it was my ADHD that was ruining my ability to understand this. My memory is absolutely terrible. It's disheartening to read all these positive comments of ppl who understand so completely and I feel lost and stupid
@@NatashaMontanye-rx8np I am sorry to hear that bro(I call any gender bro, sorry i am weird like that) Yeah ADHD is a spectrum with different type of issues. Everyones struggle is not the same. ADHD just means struggling with some or all of these issues. Are you taking any ADHD meds? Are you getting proffesional help with your issues? Have you trained mindfullness? Do you work out reguraly? These above helped me alot. Like i couldnt workout if i dont take my medication, i couldnt meditate without medication. I could not focus without my meditation or workout and i would not be able to do any struggle if i didnt workout like i do or meditate often as i do. Find what you need and start there. I really hope you have a smooth journey finding it (i didnt, was a struggle everyday to find it. Still is a struggle but i am able to accept it today 😁)
Thank you Dr Sung! I think I say this on all of my comments on your videos, but at 61, I can say that I’ve always learned this way, and was summarily constantly shamed for it since childhood, and labeled disruptive and ADHD. My son got in trouble in class (when he was about 9) for making interesting analogies that distracted the children from the teachers explanation. At 19 he could read Persian after 6 months and didn’t even seem to “try” (he said he didn’t understand it, but he could read it. I did the same with Hebrew in 2018) A person MUST be engaged…as you have said many times “make what seems irrelevant, relevant, if you want to remember it…” I want to suggest that this learning could simply be stated as “intuitive” because by definition, connections are constantly being made and drawn, being related to the big picture. Or, as “dynamic” for the same reasons. Certainly as “engaged” and “passionate” and not just to learn it or to show it off, but to really know and enjoy it; that’s been my key… I’ve had so much validation here and I thank you sincerely for your rich and meaningful content. ❤ I recommend your channel on a regular basis to everyone that I meet. Why? They say “how do you know so much (as they observe my assimilation process) and how do you remember it all?” I’m seen as some kind of a genius by some and that cracks me up…I’m just a curious and interested person. I saw a book that showed the reader how to “take notes and think like DaVinci” and I could have written it 😂. It’s all the things that you regularly describe…
Thanks Justin for bringing up this excellent video content. I almost always do this. Learning without this method is unthinkable to me. After watching you, I will try to do this more often as you suggested. This is one of the best uses of internet for any student.
Thank you it's a big help because the people are studying a bunch of books while on your video you can learn and study some most important information that you need but not wasting too much time ..thank you for sharing this
What I really appreciate is this explains why I don’t retain technical information I need but I can remember random celebrity trivia I read in magazine in doc office 7 years ago. 😆😆
Your demonstration about making new, uninteresting information relevant to you was extremely useful. I think we often need to remember info that is not of interest to us and taking time to find a reason or a motivation to remember info seems very powerful. It gives you a new anchor point
I actually really enjoy just watching you go through a topic and learning it live. I think 1) it allows me to see how its done (so that I can replicate) and 2) it actually makes me interested as well in whatever random topic you decide to pick
I liked how he demonstrated the thought process while studying a piece of new information. This is how I learn as an adult. Awesome video, definitely worth the time!
Your leaning into your ADHD method is literally what I, with ADHD, have to try to avoid doing all day long because I always have the excuse that I retain so much....
- Create analogies to connect new information with existing knowledge (2:02) - Make learning easier by finding relevance in new information (11:17) - Use a timer for exploratory learning detours during self-study (20:58)
The most important topic I think begins at 13:45 where Justin describe the relevant / easier for the brain by using an example. This makes it at least for me very easy to understand.
My learning method was like that in the first year of medical university. But my country's educational system is broken, every teacher is using old textbooks and the pandemic got spread. Basically i didn't hold this method for long. But when i see now, it was a crucial thing in learning.
@@Jawline-l9g just like Justin said. i was reading textbook and if i don't get a way to relate informations with my existing knowledge then i will look the internet until i found. That helped me to build strong foundational knowledge of all subjects and i remember them quickly even i didn't create flashcards on them.
I actually use the analogy trick when using chatgpt. I have a decent set of memories so when i ask for analogies it does a good job of helping understand concepts.
Justin sir, usually I don't write comment like this But after going through your channel iam getting very good results in my college academic life. i was suffering from anxiety and fear because I tends to forget what i studied before . can u please talk about "how to master sleeping?" in your future videos
This is fantastic. Thank you! I picked up on the ADHD similarities immediately - so this method will allow me to capitalise on what my brain already does
Your videos always come to me in the right time, i wish someday i would do your program, you are a real role model for me, thank you so much for share all of this valuable content with us, you have made a real difference in my view of learning, and I think I´ve been improveng by appying most of the things you teach, THANK U SO MUCH MASTER!!!!
I have listened to alot of people talk about this subject, and in my opinion, the secret to learning seems to be semantics. And when you really break it down Its semantics and the act of adding something or removing something making a procedure.
I LLLLLLLLOVE your videos Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 😩♥️ I really really wanna sign up for your course but my english speaking skill is a disaster 😖 I'm trying my best to improve it 🤧
Thanks for this! Your explanation is very good I immediately got your point sir. I am currently testing it right now. I also liked this video and also subbed!
at 8 minutes into the Video, your Explanation of the Problem, that we have to guess what the new Information/Concept looks like, reminds me of the way an artificial neural Network works in learning how to tell if it "sees" a Dog or a Cat. On each layer of Information depth the piece of Information is rotated and on the other end the Guess about the Information must be evaluated and the process repeats
I know I'm a bit late to this video but I have had it saved in my playlist for a while and decided to stop procrastinating and actually watch it today. And I am genuinely glad that I did. (and it is NOT often I retain something like this, even with effort). I've always known that relevance is the most important conscious application to learning anything... and to give something relevance is hard. But the *desirable difficulty* vs *passive learning* is something that has probably just upped my grades by a full letter. Subjects that I like include Biology, Chemistry and Statistics. But I hate Math. And yet I learn math because it is relevant in my current education curriculum, but I have deemed it as something *important* I need to learn for the best grade, but not something *relevant* and because of this, there is a huge element of passive learning applied to Math, and my only desirable difficulty is that I want the grade. But then I noticed that I said I like statistics, why though? It's a form of math. And then I thought to myself 'How can I apply statistics to biology and chemistry, at what point would I use stats in my career?' And I started answering that question: "*Being able to use statistical graphs and analyze percentages and numbers with ease, to determine the results of a chemical reaction, or to determine the rate at which cells were moving throughout different people*" And that makes Statistical Math something relevant, that I find appropriate to learn, because I can apply it to something I already love. So then I asked myself "If not for the grade, what else can I apply general math to. Logs, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry?" And I gave myself another answer: "*Math is an encyclopedia of puzzles and information, that when given thought and effort, can certainly aid in rewiring my brain, improving my cognitive function, and bettering me to apply those new neuro pathways to the information I am passionate for*" And because of a small amount of brain damage I received a while ago, I'm passionate about puzzles, word searches, general information that I can use outside of education that will decrease my cognitive decline. And to get to the point of this very long comment, I am now realizing that I don't like maths, I find it boring, I hate it, and it is only needed in very little amounts to pursue a career in the subjects that I actually do enjoy, BUT, if biology and chemistry for example, are my goals, then math is like a trampoline, as I learn it more and more, I can start becoming better at jumping higher, doing tricks, and manipulating my movement in that cylinder space of senses, to eventually reach my goals, which in a trampoline analogy, would be jumping significantly higher than the net determines you to be able/safe to. After watching this video, I took my earphones out, grabbed a pen and a small note book that I use for journaling my daily tasks, and immediately started writing a page "How can I mind-map information into retainable relevance for myself and my goals" and am now writing a full analysis on the Desirable Difficulty concept to almost essentially hypnotize myself into forming a truce with my hate for math, so I can both achieve a good grade and be happy in myself, and also use the *wiring* that maths will give me, regardless of it I like it or not, to jump that net. And I'm only 16 and still have a long way to go with my education so I am grateful that I watched this video now and not in several years time. Thank you Justin Sung.
This was probably the most helpful videos to me personally to find "tips and tricks" to study/help with memories. Many talk about it,but you never really know they're connection of thoughts (examples),this helped me understand the way how to build those "memory bridges",it shows me on your example that your way of thinking isn't to complicated and not so different then "average" people. I watched many videos (including yours) before,but these examples itself do "stick" better cause it made a connection to my personally way of thinking. I appreciate all your videos and I'm very grateful for internet lol I'm 41 years old mom,and the older I'm getting and with this hectic life,it seems so much harder to me to study (online college),I feel like my brain became mashed potatoes over the years,and with kiddos yelling and screaming at the background and husband arguing with teen 😅 it's sometimes a headache. Speaking of....do you think you could make some videos for adult learners as well? I'm sure there is a difference between a young person who sits in his room and a older person who haves to deal with all these distractions you can't really avoid. Thank you 😊❤
As I am studying psychology I have to remember a lot of things so for it i basically try to watch videos related to the topics sometimes I connect it with other people or myself which helps me to remembered better
Use the same method. The key is to include deeper processing strategies followed by retrieval practise Followed by mcq practise. If you have studied a question thoroughly mcqs are quite easy. You can also practise eliminating tactics
oohh, and by the way, could you make a video of how is the most efficient and proper way to prepare a final exam? you know, in my country (Argentina), at university there is a method that when you compleat all the requirment among the year you are able to take the final exam, and is like a huge thing because that dipends if you can do or not the next year of the career. This exam has two parts, first we have a multiplechoice-like exam, and then if you pass you can do the oral part of the exam (i think is the part that make me feel most nervous about). So i really apreciate if you read this comment and maybe concider do a video of how to aproach and be preapear for a really important exam. Once again, thank you so much for your workk!!!!💖💖💖💖
- Memory is constructed, not something you inherently have. The quality of your memory depends on the quality of your thought process when encoding information. - Making analogies helps boost connections between new information and existing knowledge. Aim to make analogies as simple, broad, and accurate as possible. - Constantly refine your analogies as you learn more. This process strengthens learning, attention, and ability to apply information. - Ask yourself "How can I make this easier to understand?" Seek out knowledge that would make confusing information more relevant. Your brain automatically removes irrelevant details. - Briefly explore tangents that seem interesting or relevant. This builds a foundation to make future learning easier. Set a timer to avoid going too far off track. - Leaning into your brain's sense of relevance, rather than fighting it, accelerates your ability to have "light bulb" moments and makes learning more efficient and enjoyable.
"2 and a half minutes seems like a lot for a paragraph" As a slow reader I need like 2 minutes to get the first sentence 😅 But I feel like these method's will help a lot, and noted that I actually instinctively already do this when e.g. playing video games; trying to find similarities to other games, how to connect them or making other analogies and then googling stuff about the games I didn't get initially (though the game itself usually gives me enough relevance) 😅
Ah the 10-minute memory method, it's a great little trick I use to remember all sorts of important information. The key is repetition, you see. You've got to hammer that knowledge into your brain through constant recall. I like to set a timer for 10 minutes and just spout back whatever I'm trying to memorize, over and over, like a mantra. Facts, figures, names and faces, it doesn't matter. lock it all down there in the old noggin through good old-fashioned repetition. The secret is, you've got to really feel it. Feel the knowledge coursing through your veins. Own that shit. By the time that 10 minutes is up you'll be a walking, talking encyclopedia of whatever you were memorizing. And you know what they say, if you can remember it then it's yours. So own it, baby! The 10-minute memory method, it's fool proof I tell ya. Fool. Proof!
Whenever I'm not able to sleep, I watch your vids, Jist be concise about the topic, its definitely not the attention deficit, but it's more like 8 minite video stretched over for 23 minutes at 1.5x speed
I stopped absorbing most of what I experience day to day because it’s worthless and distracts me from important things.. Now I want to absorb more again. Somehow I need to trick my brain into giving more importance to what I need to learn. I’m going to try and make subjects more 3 dimensional and tangible.
Thank you for the video. When doing research for example for a PhD, do your principles of learning, especially forming connections and relationships, apply as well?
Yes, these skills are relevant for any level of education. In PhD, before you write your thesis, you need a good conceptual understanding of your proposed thesis. By forming connections and relationships between the material, you can gain better depth of the knowledge and also, are able to retain this information by encoding it. Encoding is the process of learning information such that it goes into the long-term memory of your brain. The moment you start looking at new information from the lens of creating relationships, you are inherently creating a scaffolding for the information to retain In your brain. Hope this helps!
When it comes to research, especially at the PhD level, the principles of learning that Dr, Justin Sung said, particularly forming connections and relationships, are absolutely applicable. In fact, they're even more crucial. Research is all about exploring new territories of knowledge, and the more connections you can make with existing knowledge, the better you'll be able to understand and contribute to your field. It's like building a bridge from what you already know to the new island of knowledge you're exploring. The more robust and numerous your bridges, the easier it will be to navigate and make sense of this new territory. In a PhD, you're not just learning, you're creating new knowledge. This means you need to be able to see how different pieces of information relate to each other, and how they fit into the broader picture of your field. This is where the analogy of solving a jigsaw puzzle comes in. Each new piece of information is like a puzzle piece, and you need to figure out how it fits into the bigger picture. So, when you're doing your research, constantly ask yourself: How does this new information connect to what I already know? How does it fit into the broader field? How can I make this easier to understand? By doing this, you'll be able to deepen your understanding, improve your retention, and make your research more meaningful and impactful.
Hahahaha! My husband is from Turkey and now I know far more about the Ottoman Empire than I ever needed to know 😂 They have a series of historically based soaps. Watched them all😊
So it seems like the explorative learning is a bit like connecting the dots like in a dot to dot picture. Maybe the picture isn't clear at first but clearer the more connections you make.
Hello Sir Good Afternoon. How to learn programming faster? What method should I use? What deep processing and self regulated should I used? How to use Highorder?
Just sit down with a computer and a good book, then start writing programs to do simple things. Creating programs to so useful tasks will force you to think and understand. Google is the best way to solve problems if you can’t figure it out. Usually someone has solved the problem, not always in the most elegant manner though. I worked in software for 40 years.
I agree with you, as I did many times before. This might be a bit irrelevant but how do I prepare for math contests or computer science contests and the like?
Personally, I would recommend to get as much practice as possible. Practice different examples, it promotes building intuition and lifts the stress of an unexpected surprise, as you are extremely familiar with lots of concepts when going in. Make sure your examples are as diverse as possible and always try to make the most out of them. Manipulate the question, looking for another variable or a different outcome, explain the difference between the outcomes, … That‘s what I have heard from friends who go to maths contests.
I need to figure out a better way to study. I was laid off and went back to school in 2016, graduating in 2019. It was my 3rd Associates Degree and first in the medical field. I am currently a rad-tech and am now attending school to obtain my B.S. in Biology - Health Sciences and then applying to PA school. I'm working 50+ hours every two weeks and have 2 young kids, and a wife. My school schedule is currently 5 classes driving 1.5 hours one way and 3 times a week. I NEED something to work. In school back in 2016 I made notecards for everything AND touched on material daily. The next day I would add new material and then review the old stuff as well. I basically kept reviewing everything daily, while building upon that material. I don't quite have the time for that now. I wasn't working at all in 2016, and only had one kid.
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- Memory is constructed, not something you inherently have. The quality of your memory depends on the quality of your thought process when encoding information.
- Making analogies helps boost connections between new information and existing knowledge. Aim to make analogies as simple, broad, and accurate as possible.
- Constantly refine your analogies as you learn more. This process strengthens learning, attention, and ability to apply information.
- Ask yourself "How can I make this easier to understand?" Seek out knowledge that would make confusing information more relevant. Your brain automatically removes irrelevant details.
- Briefly explore tangents that seem interesting or relevant. This builds a foundation to make future learning easier. Set a timer to avoid going too far off track.
- Leaning into your brain's sense of relevance, rather than fighting it, accelerates your ability to have "light bulb" moments and makes learning more efficient and enjoyable.
Thanks. It's kind of ridiculous that he spends 23 minutes explaining this.
@@whodovoodoo2313I wish all his vids had smth like this. I would actually spend more time doing important stuff
@@whodovoodoo2313 In comparison to what he offers, his video is far too lengthy.
@@whodovoodoo2313 Well, It is ridiculously awesome of him to spend 23 minutes to explain it, especially on how he demonstrates/applies these principles. Unlike others who just throw in the theory but no practical examples on how they actually apply it.
True but you won't get more information.
Experiencing stuff is better and rememberable than Summary.
Summary is only after you see the video @@maou_raizen
METHOD 1: create meaningfull analogies
METHOD 2: ask question to make the information important + get curious about the information
Zoro d lost 😮
Thanks so much
The fact that you basically did a walk through on how to apply what you teach makes me respect you more ❤
As a PhD student, I really appreciate it. It is very difficult to learn things that are not of my interest at first sign, so every time I need to know something new, I try to find it more fun. I like creating some kinds of "info maps".
I see it when I teach. If students don't understand the basics and can't connect the dots, they are lost and have no interest in knowing more.
the analogy is powerful and I was doing this at times without knowing what I was doing. For example, I was trying to learn in coding what a repo was and I used a storage unit to understand what building a repository was in coding school guess what of all the things I have learned and already forgotten that's the only thing I haven't forgotten! I will use more analogies from now on. What a great freaking video! subscribed.
Justin - Method two is my default method of developing understanding and the reason I always have way too many tabs open - the fact that you mentioned using a timer... essentially providing structure ... is further evidence that you are the real deal - I would always get lost and not make significant progress on the original question hours later.
I am going to gift your course to my nieces, nephews, all of the littles - give them the tools I didn't have growing up with this scatter brain of mine.
Thank you for helping me apricate that scatter brain rather than feeling ashamed for not being able to learn and focus like "everyone else". 💜
Gift me the course too...😊
I feel the same
These are the type of study sessions that I actually end up enjoying!! following your curiosity!
but I do end up wasting too much time exploring, I'll try the timer trick later today!
It's fun and depressing to watch these videos at the same time, fun because I recognise all the good tips are ways in which I have naturally come to learn things, so I know I have always been good at learning new things, but depressing because it just reminds me how my current subpar results are simply from a lack of putting in any hours toward my goals lol
I couldn't relate more lmao!
Why is it that the channels that really do help you do stuff don't have the number of subscribers that they should have? Your channel should have at least a million subscribers - you share very helpful and practical tips.
Its not about the quality of their videos or tips.Its about the marketing.Are many people clicking on the video,are the people clicking stay long enough,and do they become subscribers and if they are are they coming back?
He will !
no don't share the video.. It will increase the grade boundaries....
True insight is often unpopular.
as an overachiever i want to gate keep his knowledge
16:12 validating my adhd as a effective learning tool.
I have been blessed!
@@MrEddie4679 I was hoping it was my ADHD that was ruining my ability to understand this. My memory is absolutely terrible. It's disheartening to read all these positive comments of ppl who understand so completely and I feel lost and stupid
@@NatashaMontanye-rx8np I am sorry to hear that bro(I call any gender bro, sorry i am weird like that)
Yeah ADHD is a spectrum with different type of issues.
Everyones struggle is not the same.
ADHD just means struggling with some or all of these issues.
Are you taking any ADHD meds? Are you getting proffesional help with your issues?
Have you trained mindfullness?
Do you work out reguraly?
These above helped me alot. Like i couldnt workout if i dont take my medication, i couldnt meditate without medication.
I could not focus without my meditation or workout and i would not be able to do any struggle if i didnt workout like i do or meditate often as i do.
Find what you need and start there. I really hope you have a smooth journey finding it (i didnt, was a struggle everyday to find it. Still is a struggle but i am able to accept it today 😁)
Thank you Dr Sung!
I think I say this on all of my comments on your videos, but at 61, I can say that I’ve always learned this way, and was summarily constantly shamed for it since childhood, and labeled disruptive and ADHD. My son got in trouble in class (when he was about 9) for making interesting analogies that distracted the children from the teachers explanation. At 19 he could read Persian after 6 months and didn’t even seem to “try” (he said he didn’t understand it, but he could read it. I did the same with Hebrew in 2018) A person MUST be engaged…as you have said many times “make what seems irrelevant, relevant, if you want to remember it…”
I want to suggest that this learning could simply be stated as “intuitive” because by definition, connections are constantly being made and drawn, being related to the big picture. Or, as “dynamic” for the same reasons. Certainly as “engaged” and “passionate” and not just to learn it or to show it off, but to really know and enjoy it; that’s been my key…
I’ve had so much validation here and I thank you sincerely for your rich and meaningful content. ❤
I recommend your channel on a regular basis to everyone that I meet. Why? They say “how do you know so much (as they observe my assimilation process) and how do you remember it all?”
I’m seen as some kind of a genius by some and that cracks me up…I’m just a curious and interested person.
I saw a book that showed the reader how to “take notes and think like DaVinci” and I could have written it 😂. It’s all the things that you regularly describe…
Do you have suggestions in how this method can be adapted to add? Adult dx here trying to figure out how to better navigate my brain
Your channel is by far the best channel on youtube when it comes to learning! Great actionalable tips and elaborate examples.
Agreed. We're lucky he decided to share his knowledge and wisdom with those of us truly interested in maximizing our intellectual potential.
Thanks Justin for bringing up this excellent video content. I almost always do this. Learning without this method is unthinkable to me. After watching you, I will try to do this more often as you suggested. This is one of the best uses of internet for any student.
Thank you it's a big help because the people are studying a bunch of books while on your video you can learn and study some most important information that you need but not wasting too much time ..thank you for sharing this
What I really appreciate is this explains why I don’t retain technical information I need but I can remember random celebrity trivia I read in magazine in doc office 7 years ago. 😆😆
Your demonstration about making new, uninteresting information relevant to you was extremely useful.
I think we often need to remember info that is not of interest to us and taking time to find a reason or a motivation to remember info seems very powerful. It gives you a new anchor point
I actually really enjoy just watching you go through a topic and learning it live. I think 1) it allows me to see how its done (so that I can replicate) and 2) it actually makes me interested as well in whatever random topic you decide to pick
Your contents are so cool.. The demonstration totally made sense.. Thank you for providing such value and clarity.. Level up fam..!!!
I liked how he demonstrated the thought process while studying a piece of new information. This is how I learn as an adult. Awesome video, definitely worth the time!
Your leaning into your ADHD method is literally what I, with ADHD, have to try to avoid doing all day long because I always have the excuse that I retain so much....
The Most beautiful things in a person is to have Different perspectives in All directions ❤
- Create analogies to connect new information with existing knowledge (2:02)
- Make learning easier by finding relevance in new information (11:17)
- Use a timer for exploratory learning detours during self-study (20:58)
Thats my Method
Currently at my third year at university, but I wish I watched this video from the start. I would've gotten so much more out of my studies.
The most important topic I think begins at 13:45 where Justin describe the relevant / easier for the brain by using an example. This makes it at least for me very easy to understand.
Man, Alexander the Great establishing the Roman army. It really is amazing the blindspots that exist outside your area of competence or interest.
don't worry about it
I was getting more interested as you searched about the Ottoman Empire, Balkans, etc. Cool stuff. Thanks.
I generally hit the like button on your video without even listening first because I know it is going to be good and have never been dissapointed
My learning method was like that in the first year of medical university. But my country's educational system is broken, every teacher is using old textbooks and the pandemic got spread. Basically i didn't hold this method for long. But when i see now, it was a crucial thing in learning.
Cam you tell me About how's your learning method?
@@Jawline-l9g just like Justin said. i was reading textbook and if i don't get a way to relate informations with my existing knowledge then i will look the internet until i found. That helped me to build strong foundational knowledge of all subjects and i remember them quickly even i didn't create flashcards on them.
I actually use the analogy trick when using chatgpt. I have a decent set of memories so when i ask for analogies it does a good job of helping understand concepts.
Justin sir, usually I don't write comment like this But after going through your channel iam getting very good results in my college academic life. i was suffering from anxiety and fear because I tends to forget what i studied before . can u please talk about "how to master sleeping?" in your future videos
Nice explication 😊
I actually really appreciate you giving example at the end like really I was like but how and then you showed us how, thank you so much ❤
This is fantastic. Thank you! I picked up on the ADHD similarities immediately - so this method will allow me to capitalise on what my brain already does
first memory tip video that actually resonated with me, thanks
Your videos always come to me in the right time, i wish someday i would do your program, you are a real role model for me, thank you so much for share all of this valuable content with us, you have made a real difference in my view of learning, and I think I´ve been improveng by appying most of the things you teach, THANK U SO MUCH MASTER!!!!
It's crazy that your explanation itself is quite constructed
learned a lot thannks to you
You really described how I learn things. Thank you!
This is actually fun. Really got invested in the process :D
Dr. You helped a young medical student so much... Ty❤
Keep going🎉
I have listened to alot of people talk about this subject, and in my opinion, the secret to learning seems to be semantics. And when you really break it down Its semantics and the act of adding something or removing something making a procedure.
Thanks for sharing! It is really useful for a computer programmer who needs constant learning!🥰
"Create a relational, multi-level schema with an importance-based chunking method of only the 4 most important chunks." @9:23
Brilliant.
Is this like hurling chunks after beer pong?
I LLLLLLLLOVE your videos
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 😩♥️
I really really wanna sign up for your course but my english speaking skill is a disaster 😖
I'm trying my best to improve it 🤧
There lots good apps and videos on learning English online just keep at and get better
Thanks for this! Your explanation is very good I immediately got your point sir. I am currently testing it right now. I also liked this video and also subbed!
at 8 minutes into the Video, your Explanation of the Problem, that we have to guess what the new Information/Concept looks like, reminds me of the way an artificial neural Network works in learning how to tell if it "sees" a Dog or a Cat. On each layer of Information depth the piece of Information is rotated and on the other end the Guess about the Information must be evaluated and the process repeats
I know I'm a bit late to this video but I have had it saved in my playlist for a while and decided to stop procrastinating and actually watch it today. And I am genuinely glad that I did. (and it is NOT often I retain something like this, even with effort).
I've always known that relevance is the most important conscious application to learning anything... and to give something relevance is hard. But the *desirable difficulty* vs *passive learning* is something that has probably just upped my grades by a full letter. Subjects that I like include Biology, Chemistry and Statistics. But I hate Math. And yet I learn math because it is relevant in my current education curriculum, but I have deemed it as something *important* I need to learn for the best grade, but not something *relevant* and because of this, there is a huge element of passive learning applied to Math, and my only desirable difficulty is that I want the grade. But then I noticed that I said I like statistics, why though? It's a form of math. And then I thought to myself 'How can I apply statistics to biology and chemistry, at what point would I use stats in my career?' And I started answering that question: "*Being able to use statistical graphs and analyze percentages and numbers with ease, to determine the results of a chemical reaction, or to determine the rate at which cells were moving throughout different people*" And that makes Statistical Math something relevant, that I find appropriate to learn, because I can apply it to something I already love. So then I asked myself "If not for the grade, what else can I apply general math to. Logs, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry?" And I gave myself another answer: "*Math is an encyclopedia of puzzles and information, that when given thought and effort, can certainly aid in rewiring my brain, improving my cognitive function, and bettering me to apply those new neuro pathways to the information I am passionate for*" And because of a small amount of brain damage I received a while ago, I'm passionate about puzzles, word searches, general information that I can use outside of education that will decrease my cognitive decline. And to get to the point of this very long comment, I am now realizing that I don't like maths, I find it boring, I hate it, and it is only needed in very little amounts to pursue a career in the subjects that I actually do enjoy, BUT, if biology and chemistry for example, are my goals, then math is like a trampoline, as I learn it more and more, I can start becoming better at jumping higher, doing tricks, and manipulating my movement in that cylinder space of senses, to eventually reach my goals, which in a trampoline analogy, would be jumping significantly higher than the net determines you to be able/safe to.
After watching this video, I took my earphones out, grabbed a pen and a small note book that I use for journaling my daily tasks, and immediately started writing a page "How can I mind-map information into retainable relevance for myself and my goals" and am now writing a full analysis on the Desirable Difficulty concept to almost essentially hypnotize myself into forming a truce with my hate for math, so I can both achieve a good grade and be happy in myself, and also use the *wiring* that maths will give me, regardless of it I like it or not, to jump that net. And I'm only 16 and still have a long way to go with my education so I am grateful that I watched this video now and not in several years time.
Thank you Justin Sung.
I used the 2nd method!! I thought i was just getting distracted. I feel somewhat happy it's a thing😂
This was probably the most helpful videos to me personally to find "tips and tricks" to study/help with memories.
Many talk about it,but you never really know they're connection of thoughts (examples),this helped me understand the way how to build those "memory bridges",it shows me on your example that your way of thinking isn't to complicated and not so different then "average" people.
I watched many videos (including yours) before,but these examples itself do "stick" better cause it made a connection to my personally way of thinking.
I appreciate all your videos and I'm very grateful for internet lol
I'm 41 years old mom,and the older I'm getting and with this hectic life,it seems so much harder to me to study (online college),I feel like my brain became mashed potatoes over the years,and with kiddos yelling and screaming at the background and husband arguing with teen 😅 it's sometimes a headache.
Speaking of....do you think you could make some videos for adult learners as well?
I'm sure there is a difference between a young person who sits in his room and a older person who haves to deal with all these distractions you can't really avoid.
Thank you 😊❤
Loved the example section, it was very useful!
Thanks dear, I grasp what exactly u are trying to explain
Thank you for this video,you know these tips are really interested let me try first 😊
As I am studying psychology I have to remember a lot of things so for it i basically try to watch videos related to the topics sometimes I connect it with other people or myself which helps me to remembered better
Seriously I love this video and the way of diving into pile of info, great and awesome
thank you thank you thank you for walking thru the process and showing (rather than only telling)
Excellent! Thank you so much, Dr.
Hey Justin!
Can you please make a video about the best ways to study for multiple choice questions??
Use the same method. The key is to include deeper processing strategies followed by retrieval practise
Followed by mcq practise. If you have studied a question thoroughly mcqs are quite easy.
You can also practise eliminating tactics
You got me ! I don't like reversion even when I don't remember everything I previously studied !😅
Thank you for the video,need more such detailed videos ❤
If this works, it will help me a lot. Thank you.
oohh, and by the way, could you make a video of how is the most efficient and proper way to prepare a final exam? you know, in my country (Argentina), at university there is a method that when you compleat all the requirment among the year you are able to take the final exam, and is like a huge thing because that dipends if you can do or not the next year of the career. This exam has two parts, first we have a multiplechoice-like exam, and then if you pass you can do the oral part of the exam (i think is the part that make me feel most nervous about). So i really apreciate if you read this comment and maybe concider do a video of how to aproach and be preapear for a really important exam. Once again, thank you so much for your workk!!!!💖💖💖💖
Messi or Ronaldo?🤣🤣
- Memory is constructed, not something you inherently have. The quality of your memory depends on the quality of your thought process when encoding information.
- Making analogies helps boost connections between new information and existing knowledge. Aim to make analogies as simple, broad, and accurate as possible.
- Constantly refine your analogies as you learn more. This process strengthens learning, attention, and ability to apply information.
- Ask yourself "How can I make this easier to understand?" Seek out knowledge that would make confusing information more relevant. Your brain automatically removes irrelevant details.
- Briefly explore tangents that seem interesting or relevant. This builds a foundation to make future learning easier. Set a timer to avoid going too far off track.
- Leaning into your brain's sense of relevance, rather than fighting it, accelerates your ability to have "light bulb" moments and makes learning more efficient and enjoyable.
I wish I could afford your course, but I’m glad some of the things are available here on your RUclips. ❤
Good and wonderful lecture
While not adding subtitle for better understanding.
"2 and a half minutes seems like a lot for a paragraph"
As a slow reader I need like 2 minutes to get the first sentence 😅
But I feel like these method's will help a lot, and noted that I actually instinctively already do this when e.g. playing video games; trying to find similarities to other games, how to connect them or making other analogies and then googling stuff about the games I didn't get initially (though the game itself usually gives me enough relevance) 😅
THANKFUL I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I WILL SHARE WITH MY 6 CHILDREN 🙏🏾
your english is really great。
Huh
Ah the 10-minute memory method, it's a great little trick I use to remember all sorts of important information. The key is repetition, you see. You've got to hammer that knowledge into your brain through constant recall. I like to set a timer for 10 minutes and just spout back whatever I'm trying to memorize, over and over, like a mantra. Facts, figures, names and faces, it doesn't matter. lock it all down there in the old noggin through good old-fashioned repetition. The secret is, you've got to really feel it. Feel the knowledge coursing through your veins. Own that shit. By the time that 10 minutes is up you'll be a walking, talking encyclopedia of whatever you were memorizing. And you know what they say, if you can remember it then it's yours. So own it, baby! The 10-minute memory method, it's fool proof I tell ya. Fool. Proof!
lmao this was funny asf to read he said fuck it rote memorize it, it works
😂
I am currently studying for the LSAT and reading these passages that are very convoluted. I definitely appreciate your video
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Whenever I'm not able to sleep, I watch your vids, Jist be concise about the topic, its definitely not the attention deficit, but it's more like 8 minite video stretched over for 23 minutes at 1.5x speed
Thank you so much for this amazing video!❤
Very good advice 👍
I stopped absorbing most of what I experience day to day because it’s worthless and distracts me from important things..
Now I want to absorb more again.
Somehow I need to trick my brain into giving more importance to what I need to learn.
I’m going to try and make subjects more 3 dimensional and tangible.
I appreciate this video so much. It answers my pain point on how to make knowledge more relevant to my brain!
i reach your Channel thanks to your ted talk
Please make a video about applying your wonderful ideas to studying about languages
thank you for walking thru the process
Thank you for the video. When doing research for example for a PhD, do your principles of learning, especially forming connections and relationships, apply as well?
Yes, these skills are relevant for any level of education. In PhD, before you write your thesis, you need a good conceptual understanding of your proposed thesis. By forming connections and relationships between the material, you can gain better depth of the knowledge and also, are able to retain this information by encoding it. Encoding is the process of learning information such that it goes into the long-term memory of your brain. The moment you start looking at new information from the lens of creating relationships, you are inherently creating a scaffolding for the information to retain In your brain. Hope this helps!
When it comes to research, especially at the PhD level, the principles of learning that Dr, Justin Sung said, particularly forming connections and relationships, are absolutely applicable. In fact, they're even more crucial. Research is all about exploring new territories of knowledge, and the more connections you can make with existing knowledge, the better you'll be able to understand and contribute to your field. It's like building a bridge from what you already know to the new island of knowledge you're exploring. The more robust and numerous your bridges, the easier it will be to navigate and make sense of this new territory. In a PhD, you're not just learning, you're creating new knowledge. This means you need to be able to see how different pieces of information relate to each other, and how they fit into the broader picture of your field. This is where the analogy of solving a jigsaw puzzle comes in. Each new piece of information is like a puzzle piece, and you need to figure out how it fits into the bigger picture. So, when you're doing your research, constantly ask yourself: How does this new information connect to what I already know? How does it fit into the broader field? How can I make this easier to understand? By doing this, you'll be able to deepen your understanding, improve your retention, and make your research more meaningful and impactful.
Yeah, they are universal learning principles
0:28 Oh the book was written in Vietnamese
is getting more sleep more worth it than studying in some cases?
Yes
Definitely
lot more times than the other way around
In the long run, yes. Absolutely.
Y E S
Holy shit yes
Thanks for sharing
gracias mi king, saludos desde Peru, en resumen , hacer analogias y dedicar 2 min para buscar relacion de algo que te guste con el tema principal.
Learning is a desirable difficulty❤💪🏻
Hahahaha! My husband is from Turkey and now I know far more about the Ottoman Empire than I ever needed to know 😂 They have a series of historically based soaps. Watched them all😊
Hi Justin, I loved this video. Can we have more videos where we see how you choose to make connections :)
Unfortunately, He can't show freely in RUclips . It can be found in his paid courses
Loved the nerdy joke: "That was just an analogy of an analogy..."
The gist: Connecting new knowledge or info with something you already know.
Thank you Dr. Sung
Really helpful..... seriously👍
I would really like you to make a video about how chatGPT can help in learning.
So it seems like the explorative learning is a bit like connecting the dots like in a dot to dot picture. Maybe the picture isn't clear at first but clearer the more connections you make.
That " after " brain looks so weird, but I can't stop staring at it 😂
Hello Sir Good Afternoon. How to learn programming faster? What method should I use?
What deep processing and self regulated should I used? How to use Highorder?
Just sit down with a computer and a good book, then start writing programs to do simple things. Creating programs to so useful tasks will force you to think and understand. Google is the best way to solve problems if you can’t figure it out. Usually someone has solved the problem, not always in the most elegant manner though. I worked in software for 40 years.
I used method 2 my entire life and it's led to subpar results
I agree with you, as I did many times before. This might be a bit irrelevant but how do I prepare for math contests or computer science contests and the like?
Personally, I would recommend to get as much practice as possible. Practice different examples, it promotes building intuition and lifts the stress of an unexpected surprise, as you are extremely familiar with lots of concepts when going in. Make sure your examples are as diverse as possible and always try to make the most out of them. Manipulate the question, looking for another variable or a different outcome, explain the difference between the outcomes, …
That‘s what I have heard from friends who go to maths contests.
Hello sir, could you make more videos like ones you made for mindmapping(coaching sessions).
I need to figure out a better way to study. I was laid off and went back to school in 2016, graduating in 2019. It was my 3rd Associates Degree and first in the medical field. I am currently a rad-tech and am now attending school to obtain my B.S. in Biology - Health Sciences and then applying to PA school. I'm working 50+ hours every two weeks and have 2 young kids, and a wife. My school schedule is currently 5 classes driving 1.5 hours one way and 3 times a week. I NEED something to work.
In school back in 2016 I made notecards for everything AND touched on material daily. The next day I would add new material and then review the old stuff as well. I basically kept reviewing everything daily, while building upon that material. I don't quite have the time for that now. I wasn't working at all in 2016, and only had one kid.
So you are going to college on a full time schedule while also working full time and raising a family? That seems like a lot to balance.
Excellent content! Thank you so much for that information. I am applying it right now and it truly works.
Prime your brain
Make analogies/connections, make learning interesting/relevant fot your brain
Side projects: set 2 min timer
Thank you so much