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    How to Take Better Notes (and Remember What You Learn)

    BySimon Shaw 15 March 202619 March 2026

    Most people’s notes are like a junk drawer — everything goes in, nothing useful comes out….

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    How to Learn Any Skill Fast: The Deliberate Practice Method

    BySimon Shaw 22 January 20263 April 2026

    You want to learn guitar, speak conversational Spanish, or master data visualisation for work. The thought…

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    Do Mnemonic Devices Work? How to Boost Memory by 77%

    BySimon Shaw 21 January 202619 March 2026

    If you’ve ever used the phrase “Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain” to remember the…

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    How to Remember What You Read: The Dual Coding Method

    BySimon Shaw 21 January 202619 March 2026

    You finish an excellent book on productivity. The ideas resonated deeply. You felt motivated to apply…

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    How to Remember What You Study (Without Cramming)

    BySimon Shaw 20 January 202628 March 2026

    You spend three hours studying for tomorrow’s exam. You quiz yourself and everything seems to stick….

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