How to remember

Using spaced repetition in conjunction with other study techniques can help you memorize information much, much more quickly. Here's how to do it.

Our brains aren't made to remember everything that we encounter.

I had written a lengthy post in 2015 on the subject of required reading for investors, which also included thoughts from Prof. Sanjay Bakshi and my own reading spectrum. This latest post is an update on the same and includes my revised reading spectrum (not a major change over last time, but some meaningful additions). […]

"Spaced-repetition works by presenting you with information right before you forget it to make sure that it stays fresh in your mind. You don’t mindlessly repeat information over and over again; you repeat it across increasing intervals of time. Spaced-repetition is designed to ‘fight’ the forgetting curve and trains your brain by ‘lifting heavier and heavier weights’ so you can recall information at longer intervals." - Michele, The Intrepid Guide #LanguageTips #LearnLanguages

It's all well and good to read a lot of books. You flip those pages every night before bed, at every bus stop, and on every lunch break. You watch your bookshelf pile up with tomes you've torn through in record time. But what good is all that effort if you don't remember what you read?

This strategy for memorization taps into your brain's connection in multiple ways, ensuring you actualy remember what you study. Only four easy steps.

How to read faster - Everyone who can read often finds themselves wanting to be able to read faster, and for good reason. The quicker you can read, the