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July 17, 2024 3 mins

How to use metrics to motivate yourself to study

Dreading those study sessions? Turn that frown upside down with data-driven motivation! This video dives into how using productivity metrics can supercharge your study sessions. Learn effective study techniques and discover study motivation techniques that leverage the power of progress tracking. See how metrics can transform your studying into a rewarding and productive experience.


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In this video, Andrew discusses:

0:00 Why do some students always seem motivated to study?

0:31 How to motivate yourself to study by using your brain’s hardwiring to be engaged with stories.

2:01 How tracking your studies keeps you motivated


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