Stop Studying Hard, Start Studying Wrong (And Get Smarter)

🧠 You've been studying hard — rereading, highlighting, binge-watching lectures — but still forgetting everything on test day? The problem isn’t effort. It’s how your brain actually learns. 🔍 In this video, we break down why the most common study habits feel productive... but secretly sabotage your memory. 📌 You'll learn how to: ✔️ Use retrieval practice (a.k.a. brain squats) ✔️ Fix your flashcards (and stop cheating with them) ✔️ Study ugly, forget often — and remember better ✨ This isn't about motivation. It's about studying smarter — by studying wrong. Based on the science from Make It Stick, adapted for real people, weird brains, and confused pillows. 🎯 Let’s unlearn the nice-looking stuff... and get results that actually stick. 🎞️ Time stapms: 00:00 Opening 00:47 When Studying Feels Easy, You're Probably Doing It Wrong 02:01 The Power of Struggling to Remember 03:23 Flashcards Done Right (Not the High School Way) 04:47 If It Feels Dumb, You're Doing It Right 05:48 Ending Study Ugly, Remember Better #studyhacks #learningtips #easyverse #productivitytips #learning #motivation #studysmarter