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Maximizing Learning with Retrospective Revision Timetable
24:42 - 30:22 (05:40)
The retrospective revision timetable is a technique used by the speaker to prioritize studying the hardest topics first, using aggregated and individual space repetition for better retention, specifically for med school. It involves listing topics for the next few months and identifying gaps and difficult areas for further review.
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Creating a retrospective revision timetable involves making a list of topics for the next few months, and figuring out what to study each day, instead of having a list of dates when to study what.
24:42 - 27:01 (02:18)
Summary
Creating a retrospective revision timetable involves making a list of topics for the next few months, and figuring out what to study each day, instead of having a list of dates when to study what. This technique helps to predict future topics and reduces the possibility of struggling later on.
ChapterMaximizing Learning with Retrospective Revision Timetable
Episode#231 - Ali Abdaal - How To Learn & Remember Anything, Fast
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the speaker explains how to create a retrospective revision timetable by using the concept of space repetition to remember information for med school by aggregating the areas where the speaker struggles and focusing on the hardest topics first.
27:01 - 29:08 (02:07)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker explains how to create a retrospective revision timetable by using the concept of space repetition to remember information for med school by aggregating the areas where the speaker struggles and focusing on the hardest topics first.
ChapterMaximizing Learning with Retrospective Revision Timetable
Episode#231 - Ali Abdaal - How To Learn & Remember Anything, Fast
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses his interest in using modafinil to aid in productivity, despite previous negative experiences through secondhand accounts.
29:08 - 30:22 (01:14)
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The speaker discusses his interest in using modafinil to aid in productivity, despite previous negative experiences through secondhand accounts. He also mentions his use of Alpha Brain from Onnit for editing and uploading audio episodes.