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Be DILIGENT
This point may seem obvious and trite, but the honest truth is that there are no shortcuts to
success, only sheer hard work. The one and only surefire strategy is for us to roll up our sleeves,
crack our knuckles, and crack open those textbooks. Leave no stone unturned were talking a
thorough and complete understanding of every topic, sub-topic, section and sub-section.
Investing the time and effort required to understand the subject you are studying thoroughly
will pay off in the long run. As Louis Pasteur wisely said, Chance favors the prepared mind.
With a firm grasp of concepts and the facts at your fingertips, you will be ready for any curveball
the examiner decides to throw at you.
Be DISCIPLINED
Studying is an arduous task in and of itself, but factor in CCAs, project group meetings and the
gazillion other things you have going on and it seems to acquire an almost Herculean quality.
Your best bet is to draw up a realistic study schedule or plan and stick to it. For best results, it
should be customized according to your personal needs and learning style.
Keep in mind that for most of us, shorter time blocks are easier to schedule and are a more
sustainable option than longer time blocks. By breaking up study time into blocks, you
automatically create breaks so that the mind has time to recharge, thereby keeping productivity
at optimum levels.
Another useful tip is to mix it up a change of topic or subject is a good way to regain ones lost
attention.
Eliminate DIGITAL DISTRACTIONS
In this age of social media, many social networking sites such as Facebook , Twitter, Instagram
and Tumblr clamor incessantly for our attention. In fact, individuals who are very active on
social media platforms are said to be in a state of "continuous partial attention", meaning to say
that at any given time, they are unable to devote their full attention to tasks at hand.
Many of us are guilty of the above, so lets make a collective effort to unglue ourselves from our
smartphones. With our phones out of reach, we are less likely to check obsessively for latest
updates, and more likely to get work done.
DEMONSTRATE your understanding by sharing your knowledge with classmates and
friends
While this might seem counterintuitive at first glance, the idea is that by teaching and sharing,
our conceptual understanding is reinforced in the process. Additionally, any areas of deficiency
will be brought to attention and can be rectified accordingly. As an added bonus, if you get a
reputation for being the smart one in the group, youll get the challenging questions thrown at
you, which mean more opportunities for learning.
Be DETERMINED
Setbacks are inevitable in every life journey. Even when it seems like youve reached an impasse,
take a break, regroup, and try again. Try approaching things from another angle. More often
than not, a change in perspective brings new insight.
Never give up giving up means you fail right then and there, whereas so long as you dont
throw in the towel, you still have a fighting chance.
The key is to not be afraid of making mistakes. John Maxwell, author of Failing Forward, puts it
best:
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The more you do, the more you fail. The more you fail, the more you learn. The more you learn,
the better you get.
Think about it its far better to fail early on in the study process rather than on the day of the
exam.
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