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Ass-Kicking Email – How to Combat Perfectionism Procrastination

Hey, A work ethic is the values that pride the ability to work hard. I’d argue that perhaps more important than a work ethic is a completion ethic–or the values that pride the ability to complete things.

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Ass-Kicking Email – Learn it Once

Hey, Is it possible to pass exams without studying?

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – What LEGO can teach you about learning better

Hey, In this email: 1. The LEGO approach to learning — creating models 2. I discuss the implementation guide Advanced Metaphors

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – How 30 Minutes can Double Your Productivity

Hey, Today is about productivity. Although learning tactics are great, much of being a successful learner is simply about organizing yourself so you get more done with less time. In this email: 1. I discuss the guide “Close Open Loops” 2. The 30 minutes per day that may double your productivity

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – Know the Big Picture to “Get” the Details

Hey, In this email: 1. I discuss the implementation guide for Notes Compression 2. Why “Big Picture” Thinking is Needed to Understand the Details

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – Zero Time? Here’s How to Learn Without the Time Commitment

Hey, In this email I’m going to talk about a method I’ve used extensively to learn without investing a large time commitment: audio books.

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – What’s Your Mission?

Hey, In this email: 1. Pick your learning mission. 2. Accomplishing your learning mission.

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – The Study Dissection Method

Hey, In this email: 1. I discuss the guide for The Study Dissection Method 2. Which tactics should you use?

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – Rapid Self-Education

Hey, In past surveys, “rapid self-education” was almost universally agreed to be the most important benefit for readers here. So, along with general studying and motivation advice, I’m going to try to devote the next few ass-kicking emails to the idea of what it means to really teach yourself. In this email: 1. The obstacle […]

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Jan / 11
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Ass-Kicking Email – The #1 Habit for Self-Education Success

Hey, For some of you who have read my crazy vocabulary experiment, this is an in-depth summary of what method worked best to help me remember all those words in such a short time period.

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