Cal Newport’s Study Hacks Blog

This blog contains information for those students interested in maximizing their potential for excelling at school while still having a balanced life. The strategies involve a combination of self-awareness, deep work and courage to take active control of your life. Are you ready for the challenge?

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Favorite Study Hacks blogs everyone should read:

Work Accomplished = Time Spent X Intensity — Turning on your brain saves time? Who knew?

I got a C on My Orgo Exam! What Should I do? — 48 Hour Rule – The law of mental energy, Hard Focus

How to Perform a Post-Exam Post-Mortem — Beyond wrong answers, check and update study strategy

Study Hacks Blog Archive — More blogs organized by topic

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