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i figured out studying but now thats all im good at. I finished with a 3.7/3.8(major gpa) but I dont know how to go about finding jobs that are relevant I feel like I dont have any actual skills or knowledge despite having grades and I find it so hard to like "lie" or bluff my way through interviews because I respect the professionals considering for hiring. I know its for entry level work and they train but I feel overwhelmed by this barrier and dont know how to get past it
I went to the website but I don't actually get it. I signed up for the website but I'm afraid to sign up for coaching bc I'm broke and I don't have money to give. I just wanted to learn what is involved in coaching. Is it live? is it a set of articles tailored to your needs? do you have homework? do you meet regularly? etc etc
@@alalal123421 hello! I'm really not the best at studying anymore (I once was but my old techniques don't work for me anymore). would you mind giving a summary of the things that worked best for you? tia!
Rough Summary: 1. Study first thing in the morning to avoid psychological crap. 2. Wake up early to do that. Mammals are genetically active during sunrise and sunset. 3. Re-frame your thoughts. You are what you spend your time thinking about and tell yourself. 4. Structure your environment and choose people you spend your time with wisely. 5. First 20% of your engagement yield 80% of behavior. 6. Self-control is not a good idea. Reduce the need of self-control. 7. Spend time with nature for confidence.
*Me coming in* "Oh cool im going to learn how to study better!" *Me coming out* "I shall rebuild my entire thought process and become a beaming light of positivity."
@@thisisntallowed9560 As much as I am happy to hear that you got out of depression, it makes me just as sad to hear that instead of going beyond thought, you simply changed your way of thinking. Not to discredit the power of thoughts but there was (and actually still is) an opportunity to settle yourself into meditation. So instead of giving attention to something that is always changing, something that comes and goes, give it to that which is always there, the unchanging. But all of this is simply my own advice, you are free to do whatever you want.:)
@@stealthstarbot I can literally go over the entire curriculum dude, it wasn't there. We went over several psychological theories including maslow's hierarchy of needs, we went over classifying different parts of the brain, we went over the effects of different neurochemicals, we went over axons and dendrites, we briefly went over how neurotransmitters function, we went over memory registers, we went over the distinction between short and long term memory, and we examined various books from a psychological perspective. There's a chance that it was briefly touched upon I guess, but if it was then it severely lacked any sort of emphasis on its benefits to mental healthiness. I was going through a really shitty part of my life then and I would've absolutely latched on to that information. Of note is that this was a one semester course, it's possible that a full year course would've covered this in more detail.
This man right here diverted me from my self destructive path. I used to have 2.3 GPA in the past, right now I hold 3.9 GPA . If it wasn't for his guidance, I would probably still be a delinquent. Thank you.
Not sure if you read these messages, but your story hits very close to home, Dr K. I almost failed out of high school and almost got rescinded from my dream university my senior year because of a video game addiction. I barely scraped by throughout college, graduating with a 2.8 GPA. Made A LOT of changes to my life, boosted my resume, and got my shit together and I'm now a fourth year medical student at a MD school in the U.S., on track to graduate near the top of my class and applying into a competitive field for residency. I wish I had resources such as yourself back when I was lost and felt like life was hopeless. I still suffer from really bad imposter syndrome from time to time. Thank you for all that you do! Taking Step 2 in a week, wish me luck!
Yeah I’d like to hear what you did as well if you don’t mind. I’m on my last year of undergrad, trying to make major changes for myself and going good so far but it can get tough. Good luck on Step 2 you’re going to crush it 👍
Umm u get into med school with a 2.8? I’m not doubting it it’s just hard to believe, do u mind explaining how you did such a thing? Even the lowest tier med schools only accept people with like 3.4 to 3.5 gpa.
Kevin Corrigan I cant speak for OP, but I can share a few things that people have done in order to overcome deficiencies in their resume. Generally, the more time passes from when the graduate, the less the GPA matters as long as you use that time productively by working, doing research, volunteering. You can also do a post baccalaureate or masters program to demonstrate that you’ve improved as a student, though you really need to make a statement by getting near-perfect grades if you go that route. And even then some schools won’t even look at your application, so it still ends up being a numbers game of applying broadly. Your state school is the one most likely to cut you a break. Finally, you can do really well on the MCAT, which is the route I took to overcome a low-ish GPA, albeit not a 2.8
@@qprtx Thanks dude! ENT was one of the fields I was very heavily considering (my other specialty of choice just barely beat it at the end of the day). Definitely gonna be a weird ERAS cycle but still hoping for the best. On my only away rotation of the fall time (due to covid), but looking forward to having a chill year after slaving away for the past 3. Step 2 went great. I really appreciate your kind words. Hope you're killing residency, Dr!
@@sartajsidhu9461 yeah, I learned that later on, but its just weird that is what the youtube algorithm connects out of thousands of other possibilities as the next option.
Key takeaways: *Design a system so you expend minimum willpower to do the things that build you up.* - Have a tranquil state of mind that's conducive to learning (transferring information from conscious to subconscious). This can be done by studying/working first thing in the morning, before we have experiences that cloud our mind. Good sleep, good presence (nature, friends) can reset bad thoughts. - Repetition and attention are ways you can increase the chances of information sinking into your subconscious (learning is like rolling a dice).
I just wanted to say that, I had been on and off about learning Japanese and Korean for the past 2 years. After watching the video, I decided to start my foreign language learning again. I bought 2 notebooks, one for each language, and the plan was to alternate between the two language every day. It's been almost 3 weeks, and it's worked out immensely well. My current routine is, wake around 6-7, bit of waking up, coffee, and then start at 7, study for 2-3 hours, do my regular job, do meditation after work, study for the rest of the day. Thank you so much for posting this video! I really needed it.
@@iamtheboneofmysword607 I've tried it a couple of times, but I often found that just diving into learning is better for me, as my mind is already clear when I wake up. I find it more useful to meditate after I finish my work hours, to kind of reset and detach from work related problems. 감사합니다! 頑張ります！
I am also a gamer who cratered my GPA and recovered from it to now be a successful resident in a competitive surgical subspecialty. This info is legit and informative/actionable to everyone, myself included. So refreshing to hear advice given to us in our language. Thank you Dr. K for your knowledge and wisdom. You are a national treasure.
This really made me realize all of the negative thoughts I generate on a daily basis... Good news is I can change these by not focusing on them and generating other positive ones instead..
There's actually a breathing technique that helps with anxiety, but can be used for that. I find it helpful. Even if i do it for 10 sec it stops a thought I've been thinking before. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-86sYinrLuPA.html Also just extremely slowly breathing helps with switching or stopping thoughts. And that one XQC video meditation is also helpful.
@@Bob-em6kn they're in the video that i linked before. Dr.K explained it better than i can. Only advice i can give is breathing more and do it consciously, i find that if was breathing less i had more anxiety if that makes sense
I love that he can explain why some typical methods to increase happiness and self confidence (go into nature, go on a walk, positive self talk etc) actually work, it’s just so great for actually convincing me to try them
In this vid Dr.K describes changing environment when studying. An alternative option to this is making a different account on your computer just for studying and that alone will make distractions harder to reach (games, discord, reddit, etc.) Edit: OOP He mentioned this right after I commented. lmao
@baby bean I'm having such a hard time. I got to a pretty good position in my work and was doing well in school because I was able to control my environment. Nowadays I don't have as much control over this stuff and I'm very much suffering for it. There's I've faltered so hard with my work and studying and I've been having a hard time with my job.
@@NeroDracolith I feel that to such a degree its insane. I had to move back in to my parents small house since my college dorm kicked me out becuause of Covid. Its been like 5 months and I feel like I'm 16 again. I'm taking summer classes on top of learning another language, so I've been stuck trying to find the motivation to study instead of doing literally anything else.
33:50 This is why a lot of people preach self-love and positivity. Look at yourself in the mirror once a day, tell yourself that you're great and you're going to do great things today. As NF once said in one of his songs: "Just think about it for a second if you look at your face Every day when you get up and think you'll never be great You'll never be great Not because you're not but the hate Will always find a way to cut you up and murder your faith"
Bruh, NF wasn't talking about rapping against legends, he was talking about these underground non-talented rappers who are talentless. U think NF is that retarted to try and beat legends?!?! HELL NO!! Even If you go back and listen to songs like 100, Real, and Grindin', u hear him talking about how those rappers be chillin' with women instead of focusing on there careers and how while NF be selling Merch in front of they houses, they can't come back with attacks against him because he's WAAAAAAY better than them. U think legends have time to put women over their careers or do u think legends are just gonna sit back and let dissers get the last say?! HELL NO!!! Pay attention to the lyrics. Even in Statement, NF talked about how he grew up listening to Eminem and how today's music is garbage. Even in a tweet, NF said how he can't respect people who think less of Eminem. NF ISN'T RETARTED. And how can u not like Real and Intro??!! Bruh u straight sleepin'! "WAKE UP"! And Drake ain't worth sh*t compared to NF!! NF is more real with his music and although I haven't listened to all of Drake's music, I do know that he ain't really no different than these mumble rappers now-a-days. The only thing I can say is unique about Drake is the way he raps.......THAT'S IT!! NF is a better lyricist than him.....PERIOD. REALISM ALWAYS BEAT MUMBLE imo. The only thing I can agree on is his Moments album. The first time I heard it I thought it was garbage. The beats was already poorly produced, but when he had that auto tune on top of it as well, I almost didn't want to even listen to it no more. But it eventually grew on me. The only songs I REALLY like is Circles, Reality, Until I Die, and With Me. But :D no offense but...........U sound more like a hater who's mind is to small to be able to comprehend NF's lyrics. Just saying.......... 😕 😕
Quick guide on how to reset your circadian rhythm: 1. Fast for a couple days. That means two days, though it should be better if you can do three or more days. Don't eat more than 5~10% of your daily calorie intake (ideally eat 0 calories), keep yourself hydrated (drink isotonic breverages with no sugar if possibel, if not, drink water with a pinch of salt at least once a day, or when you feel the symptoms of hangover) and do your life normally. [The feeling of hunger is psychological, after some days fasting you will notice that you are not hungry anymore] 2. Take a walk early in the morning for at least 10 minuts. This works even during cloudy days, but then double the time you spend outside. Early means during the first hour after the sunrise, but just exposing yourself to the sunlight is enough to inform your body that those hours are day. 3. One hour before sunset, lower the brightness of every device you're using to it's minimum, and try to lower the brightness of lights in your house, or at least use them the least possibel. Obviously, go to bed as late as an hour after it gets dark. 4. On the third day, when you finally get to eat, try and choose the least refined foods, try to get mostly natural foods and things that are not too heavy for your body to process, such as soup. Soup is only for this day, the following days you should be able to eat normally, although you should really be careful with what you eat. 5. Done. Fast at least twice a month. Fast agane when you have to travel to another timezone, when jet lag affects the most. Sources: It was revealed to me in dreams
wings would never agree to doing something like this. he's wayyyy too lost in his cognitive biases and self-pity. man could seriously use the help though
@@theoddone887 it's in a lot of card games, MOBAs, and other fantasy games. Basically, it's just the currency to cast magic or a spell and games usually represent it as a blue bar underneath the health bar
The fact that teachings like this can be had, in an instant, just by searching. The fact that it's this abundant on the net. And that there are people willing to share it FOR FREE and You don't have to wait outside of the temple doors for six months withstanding rain, blizzards hunger, as a test to how bad you want to lean the knowledge lol... What a time to be alive. Take advantage of it. A big Thank You to Dr. K for sharing this with us.
Thank God this is recommended in my YT. All the things he said make sense. I realize how important sleeping, time management and to focus on what is important is an essential to productivity.
I've been talking to myself gradually more and more, and it's not like thinking out loud, I lead my mind into possible answers that my mind conjures to the question I posed in the beginning, I am having a conversation with myself very easily, I don't even know what I can do to as a means to get rid of it when the problem is that I find these conversations with myself are MORE interesting than those with other people in average social interactions..
The issue here is you don’t derive any new knowledge from these internal monologues, you can solidify knowledge on a topic but without the external stimuli of info coming in from communicating with others your expansion of knowledge will stagnate.
- lionbooster - that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Think of Albert Einstein or someone of that level, they didn’t come up with their ground breaking ideas through outside knowledge(granted they did have a certain base of knowledge) but mostly came up with those ideas through insane imagination and creativity
mhgvh Hbbhc even if you know the most about a subject. Conversing and trying to explain it to someone opens up new ideas that you wouldn’t have thought of alone
This is the best video I've seen on RU-vid. i am/been stuck mentally and underperforming beyond my capabilities and this just opened my eyes. Thank You. I am speechless, just Thank You!
I am a college graduate. The key differences that I made during my studies is that no matter what the subject is, I tried to understand the topic and what is being said in given text and why it's being said. Instead of plain, reading and trying to memorize, which is something I did in elementary and high school because that's what everyone else did. If I couldn't understand or I couldn't see why it's being said, I would stop there and solve that first and then move to next thing because for me understanding equals knowledge. That way, I stopped the ridiculous "8 hrs study with me marathons". I haven't done any research of how to study better, it just that's what I thought it was wrong. Oh and yeah, beside studies, I was playing World of WarCraft.
Finding this video after a long time of procastrination I am grateful to have seen this. Even though it is time I could have spent on studying, this video is insightful on the structural processes of studying but also how I will reflect on my life. It was a really interesting hour and I want to thank you for that. I have made a small summary for anyone else out there to give a sneak peek of the lessons here but I would recommend watching it in whole! Studying is the process of moving information from your conscious thoughts to your unconsciousness. This works best when your mind is in a calm state, therefore, it is recommended to study early in the day as sleep restarts your brain to a calm state and replenishes your energy levels. However, there is an interesting feedback loop going on between your conscious and unconsciousness: if you think about X a lot, e.g. negative emotions for not studying, your unconscience will keep feeding you these thoughts back. If you suffer from this you will have to spend a lot of mana/willpower to convert these thoughts back to more positive to start studying and by then not have the energy anymore to study. You can get 'stuck' in this phase if you do not actively reflect on what goes into your conscience. To study more you need to save your mana and you do that by training your unconscience to feed you more productive thoughts: reflection and reframing of negative thoughts into positive ones - look at situations from a different angle, change your environment to surround yourself with positivity, and set up different environments for play and work so your brain can actively change conscious thoughts without them crossing over.
You don’t, the human mind doesn’t work that way. You’re basically trying to use your subconscious mind to take in all that information and it just goes through one ear and out the other as you’re playing the game. Not to mention that he drew pictures to explain some points that you wouldn’t have gotten just by listening alone. Quit trying to find shortcuts to learning because there aren’t. It’s like trying to sleep and listen to a lecture video, expecting to wake up the next morning and understand everything.
Agreed. Relaxing games like single player Minecraft are the way to go. I find that playing overly competitive, rage inducing games only make things worst.
I'm using what you teach me to help me and my parents, we're down a long rabbit hole of addiction, disassociation, abuse, and depression, I feel I owe it to them to atleast try and fix this and give them a son and life to be proud of. No one around me thinks about these things, or would just give you this knowledge for free, just thank you so much Dr. K for making me better already. You're more helpful and thought provoking than my therapists. Please don't sell out, I'm worried the money and success could ruin something so real and awesome, love you.
Been in the education system for almost two decades and no teacher has ever talked to me like this, as far as I remember. Very important stuff to be talking about.
00:00 📚 Reading a textbook doesn't guarantee learning; outcomes vary. 02:33 🎲 Understanding study is not a linear process; focus on factors impacting comprehension. 04:06 🌅 Start studying early in the morning for a calmer mind, better ATP levels, and alignment with circadian rhythms. 09:31 🦉 Consider individual circadian rhythms when choosing optimal study times; teenagers might function better later in the morning. 16:12 💭 Psychological stress impacts learning; study early to avoid accumulating stress and distractions throughout the day. 22:09 🧠 Studying involves implanting conscious thoughts into the unconscious mind for effective learning. 23:31 🤔 Negative thoughts about oneself often reside in the subconscious, impacting perceptions and actions in life. 26:30 💭 Learning is the process of transitioning conscious thoughts into the unconscious mind, enabling automatic recall. 34:18 💡 Automatic thoughts stem from the unconscious mind, influenced by the thoughts we consciously focus on throughout the day. 42:55 🔄 Therapy and environmental changes can influence subconscious thoughts, altering perceptions and behaviors. 48:28 🧠 Studying in the morning is ideal as the mind is clearer and calmer, making it easier to focus. 50:26 📚 The earlier you study, the better; accumulating daily experiences disturbs mental tranquility, hindering focus. 51:38 🧘♂ Avoid mentally stimulating activities like social media before studying; maintain a calm and focused mindset for effective learning. 53:31 💻 Designate specific environments for work and leisure to control thoughts and improve concentration while studying. 56:10 💡 Focus on developing a positive thought environment to reduce the need for excessive self-control during studying.
I am fortunate enough to be able to continue my education in these times, but man this would have been an amazing lecture to focus on and internalize a few years ago. Edit: The most important part of this entire lecture, to me --> If you can keep where you work and where you play separate, you are golden. Dr. K, I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I'm taking notes. So that the things here enter my subconscious. I don't want to forget any part of the video. This is so good, it connects various aspects of life - trauma, learning, fears and motivation all tied into one video.
Thank you for this. Currently studying for my AWS Solutions Architect certification. It's a grind and a dream of mine. Your videos have helped me tremendously.
This guy is a mad man, not only did he wake up extra early, he studied material that hadn't even been gone over in class yet. Damn. And here I just took notes in class and studied the hour before the test. Probably would have gotten straight A's too if I ever opened a text book. Luckily my professors gave good lectures that were basically straight out of the book.
If I have to study I usually study at around 12AM-6AM and I tap in REALLY well. Its extremely effective for me personally as someone who is a 'night owl'. If I try studying during daytime it feels like I can't do shit. So yeah, that explains it to some degree.
@@Sebastipole you are supposed to progress trough life. He has made videos on laziness and that is one topic. Gaming addiction is another. Developing healthy habits is another. These are all interconnected because they are all segments of having a healthy mindset. But if the video is called study tips i am watching it because i need study tips i am already being productive and not gaming and i just need to kncrease my efficiency and the first 20 minutes is study tips, the next 40 minutes is how to overcome gaming addiction and how to turn off the unhealthy 'buble factory'
@luckyluke304 Your first comment is valid for some people just isn't what I had hoped to hear from the video based on the title and the intro, and your 2nd answer is very mature
I really wished I had resources like Dr. K back when I was in university. Severe depression, undiagnosed physical illnesses, a demanding job, no guidance on anything, no father. I somehow managed to fix myself halfway through my degree, and did very well in my advanced bio classes, but at that point, the damage was done, and I graduated with a 2.7 GPA. It weighs on me like an albatross, and really makes it difficult for me to even consider going to grad school, if I can even get into a program in the first place. :C
Just want to say that I see you, I've been there. Do you have more support now? I'd say take the risk and apply, but not before making sure you have more support this time.
@@godisnotinvisible Just being heard, even if it's by strangers on the internet, is surprisingly relieving -- and yes, I'm in a much better place, although some difficulties are just replaced by others XD
Well yes but no. The Law of Attraction is kooky nonsense because it posits that simply wanting and thinking about something will let you get it. It doesn't factor in the actual actions and effort required to accomplish said things. You can want and think about something all the time but it's meaningless if you don't put in the effort. That's the fatal flaw of the Law of Attraction. It makes gullible fools think that the thought of action is the same thing as action itself. Dr. K's explanation is about priming your mind to take action and basically get into the right mindset to take the action you want and need.
@@ajiththomas2465 You're right. No attraction without action. The other day I saw a guy on Quora with the balls to completely dismiss and despise this law, arguing that when he was younger, he knew in his bones that he was going to become an astronaut. He knew it "extremely hard". The funny thing is that he even mentioned that he waited. He waited for something to happen. Explicitly giving out that he never made a move towards making it happen at all.
Dr. K, you are a saint and an inspiration! :)) I am not addicted to gaming, but I watch your videos because they are a great learning resource for someone who wants to become a professional people helper as I do. Can't really thank you enough for doing this!
I’m only 16 minutes in but this matches perfectly with my experience. I always joke that it’s easier for me to clean first think in the morning before my brain realizes what I’m doing 😅
1. calmer your mind, more efficiently you can study: -> study first thing in the morning cause you're not yet disturbed by external agents and you have high atp (stuff that releases energy). if you do something dopaminergic/emotional and then study, you'll waste more energy in just focusing. target for 5am. -> remember you will not be able -> most mammals are super active during dawn and dusk BUT most teens become active at around 9am. night owls have ADAPTED to staying up at night. it's not your default mode -> study before class so class becomes review 2. it would be way easier when you actually want to study: -> when you're calm, whatever you learn (studies or fun related) you will absorb. -> if you keep feeding shit to your sub-conscious, you'll keep regurgitating the same. (if you keep telling yourself you suck, that's what you're feeding your un-conscious and after a point, that's what you'll keep telling yourself) the thoughts that go in are the thoughts that come out. so feed your mind the right thoughts -> so A) feed yourself positive thoughts so that after a point in time you stop pulling yourself back with pessimistic thoughts (thru therapy maybe) B) surround yourself in a positive environment. if you wanna stop playing games, stop hanging out with people who keep talking about/playing that game C) spend time in nature. you're in a neutral environment so there's no one to judge you, to make you feel negative about yourself
this video couldn't have popped up on my feed at a more perfect time since I start my second semester of college in 2 days. I struggled so much during my first semester due to not only not never having learned how to study but also a bunch of life and relationship shit happening all at the worst times and my brain basically shut off academically for weeks on end and I can't remember anything I was supposed to learn in the last 4 months, yet I was still nonchalantly playing valorant and other video games and spending time w my friends. I thought it was simply because I hated school since I never enjoyed being in a classroom "learning" random bullshit all my life, but I still do really enjoy learning and I could never figure out how I could cruise through my early years of school but whenever I put in any effort into studying it didn't work. I was incredibly close to failing and being put on academic probation and looking back, I can say with certainty part of the reason was that I don't know how to retain information or how to properly learn. everything you said in this video completely changed my perspective on how my mind works in regards to academics and I am most certainly going to apply this and other knowledge I've learned from you from other videos and let you know how things changed from my first semester. thank you for all this invaluable information you put out for free for others who struggle mentally just like me, I hope you continue having positive impacts on many lives.
I've been feeling this want to change and after I watched your video on change where you had us ask ourselves if we wanted to want to change, it helped something click. This current video helped me find that greater motivation I needed to finally wake up earlier. I greatly appreciate your material as I had been sort of stuck in a lazy high performance mindset and beating myself up. So, thank you Dr. K for helping me juggle a full-time job and school (and for everything you do)!
A little positive reinforcement is great! Whoever is reading this, you have the guts and the will to do the things you needa do! Replace those negative thought machines! (ha. I'm one to say...)
I'm trying to finish college, 5th year. The material isn't hard, the thing is I don't know what to do because I took a year off and now I have very little study material. Writing here for me is like thinking out loud so, I know what I have to do now. I should contact some people from a different class, maybe they could help. Most likely, if not I'll enter the 6th year. But I really don't want to do that since this college thing is suffocating me, but it ain't even a hard college, it's one of the easiest. Also turned out to be one of the most useless but still, I gotta finish what I started, or else if I quit I know this will follow me for the rest of my life. Videogaming is becoming less of a problem since I figured out I only play them because they keep me focused in the moment and not wondering in my thoughts. Powerful stuff man, made it easy for me to kick LoL, which I haven't enjoyed for years now. I do regret a bit the time that was lost, but eh, such is life. First thing's first though, I gotta find a way to finish college. I feel like after I've done that, I can finally be in full control of my life. This is something I owe to my dad most of all, I am not interested in arabic, although arabic is cool as a language. So, the reason I am doing this is for my father, to finally get him off my back, and to finally live my life as free as I can. Get a job, exercise, learn what I want to learn without anyone interfering or saying this takes away from my study time and that I should be studying. I will contact people tomorrow to see if I can get some materials. The main reason I wrote this now is to make it clear to myself what I want and what my thoughts are. This is something I've turned into such a big deal when I could've finished it a year ago. None of that matters now, the only thing I need to do is to move forward.
@@MrMula81 Hey bud, doin good. Materials are coming but ive started making do with what i have and gotta say things are looking up right now. Thanks for asking my friend. I assume youre watching this because youve a problem of your own?
Dr. K I am feeling really overwhelmed. I am in 9th grade and i am just getting flooded with work. Not only has the transition from middle school to virtual high school has been challenging but my teachers have been giving me an unhealthy amount of work. It’s not that the work is challenging as much as the quantity is too much. I find myself doing homework for about 5 to 6 hours a day and I feel my mental health is deteriorating
4:00 - the calmer your mind is, the easier for it to study 4:53 5:37 - how to calm your mind 16:03 - what to avoid when studying 21:25 24:18 - score perfectionist thought 31:05 36:12(36:32) - its harder for a lazy person to do things because of the thought seeds we planted 39:44 41:05 57:08 - thinking about things that help you get unstick is good
Chat was talking about how daytime is an arbitrary choice to operate. It seems to me that that is fuel for more excuses because for 99.99% of human existence, we didn't have access to things that would illuminate the world en mass for us, much less keep us entertained from dusk till dawn. If you've ever done real camping without devices, it then becomes clear why the concept of the night owl is a modern phenomenon. I wish Dr K would have brought that up because alot of unnecessary stress is being caused by those who don't understand the difference between what is normal and natural, and denying that the natural way is objectively healthier for everyone even if it is unfortunately the way that would take effort to initially transition into. I started ending my stream by 10PM every day but Saturday, and stopped using alarm clocks for work and I NATURALLY wake up every day between 6 and 7 AM. It has changed my life for the better. TL;DR: I DO have an emergency alarm that I use as a backup "just in case" thing because it tends to fail if I am getting a cold, workout too hard, do too much yard work, or something that causes me to legitimately need extra rest. If I catch this alarm, I know that I severely needed the recovery and so I don't get too stressed about being behind, since I know that the day as a whole would probably be worse without it. If you are saying "bro, then I would just sleep right up to that alarm every day, so what's the point?", then you are mising the secret sauce of feeling physically like the best beast you can possibly be....... which is to take your ass to bed earlier and earlier until you don't NEED that alarm anymore. That's why it's an emergency alarm. If your rhythm is natural and you have gotten enough sleep, you will naturally wake up at least 30 minutes before that alarm consistently. Very soon, you will feel clearer headed and hit the shots you always "knew" you could hit if you just had a little extra concentration. You're welcome.
Same here but I still just go to sleep after midnight usually, and always wake up naturally at whatever time I need to. Everyone has brief natural awakenings after each dream (every 1-2 hours), it's just that most forget about it and fall back asleep immediately.
@@olive7155 That's a whole other level of control over sleep patterns that I'm afraid few of us could manage (up there with lucid dreaming and such). That's awesome that you could achieve that!
Thank you so much Dr. K tried out this method/timeline of studying and I definitely noticed a big improvement in my focus which is honestly so hard for me, my mind tends to run a mile a minute and switches around faster than I can process but this advice helped so much and my only regret is that I didn’t find this advice sooner! Thank you again so much, keep up the amazing work!
Imagine if there was a class at some time in elementary school, when you could actually grasp some of the words and ideas here, that would teach kids on HOW TO STUDY more efficiently and how they can literally learn ANYTHING, regardless if they don't want to learn or like the subject, as long as they pay full attention with a clear mind, that they could accomplish anything in life. Then imagine generations with that type of focus and understanding of everything start going through life and raise other generations. What this means is, if you give someone a tool or knowledge on HOW TO STUDY, they will apply this outside of school too because school has proven to them that they mastered how to study, and now everything they want to do in life they can study the proper and faster way.... Like, pardon my french, holy fucking shit the world would be at a much better state...
Yep, my Physician father had me up at 4 am in hs and I dropped down to 12 in my class of 426. I got into engineering programs this way, but I’m not an engineer. So Nature kicking nurture’s ass. But yep this is all true. I can say that nope teenagers need more sleep but in the afternoon makes more sense. Kind of fascinating. So, I went to Montessori as a child until 8 and I learned how to learn… That was the point of my early training and with no tests. No tests except for the silly standardized weird things. I transferred to public schools and got straight A’s and an anxiety issue. I’ve always been able to study and I love going in to teachers who are not able to teach what’s inside of them and I’ll interview them for a while to understand how they ticked so that I could take their tests, but I would tune them out when they told us how to study for their exams. It never worked since they didn’t understand how they understood the materials themselves. I would study in groups and lecture it back to me and them and ask questions and learn it. I’ve helped a LOT of friends to learn how to study and learn. I’m not the smartest. My father is incredibly intelligent… med school intelligent, Ivy League med school intelligent… thanks Dad that shadow isn’t hard to follow in at all😂. But, I learn more, I’m better at learning because when you are only sort of super smart you learn to hustle it. I can teach all of the geniuses how to study, but they won’t understand why we are doing it. That can’t be taught. 😂😊😮
Does he ever mention in any of his videos his exact path to medical school after graduating undergrad with a sub 3.0 GPA? Im really interested in how he went about that.
Comming in: „Bruh i wounder as a future Teacher close to finals if i can pick up some more little tricks Me comming out: Well ... what the heck have i been wasting time the last half of an decade. I better rebuild my whole routines.
