Comments on: The Straight-A Gospels: Pseudo-Work Does Not Equal Work http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:01:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Study Hacks « Patrick Truchon http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-12844 Study Hacks « Patrick Truchon Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:20:47 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-12844 [...] these two articles from Study Hacks: <first>, <second>, and a few more of your choice from <this [...] […] these two articles from Study Hacks: <first>, <second>, and a few more of your choice from <this […]

]]> By: Tom http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-12536 Tom Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:35:44 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-12536 I've got a test coming up that's longer than 3 hours in time. There are ten minute breaks in between. I'm assuming to prepare for it, I should 'build up' to studying for the amount of time the test is (approx 5 hours) of time straight? That way, come test day, I'm not fatigued? I’ve got a test coming up that’s longer than 3 hours in time. There are ten minute breaks in between.
I’m assuming to prepare for it, I should ‘build up’ to studying for the amount of time the test is (approx 5 hours) of time straight?
That way, come test day, I’m not fatigued?

]]> By: Sweska Says… » Blog Archive » Habit #1- fixed schedule http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-11874 Sweska Says… » Blog Archive » Habit #1- fixed schedule Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:43:03 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-11874 [...] Understand my own time span for concentration: It is a fact that pseudo work does not equal to work and neither does long hours guarantee performance. So, I would like to work at my optimum [...] […] Understand my own time span for concentration: It is a fact that pseudo work does not equal to work and neither does long hours guarantee performance. So, I would like to work at my optimum […]

]]> By: Making the most of your study time « http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-11805 Making the most of your study time « Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:17:16 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-11805 [...] Psudo-work Does Not Equal Work : An eye-opening post from blogger Study Hacks that demonstrates what the best students already know – quality is just as important as quantity when it comes to studying. [...] […] Psudo-work Does Not Equal Work : An eye-opening post from blogger Study Hacks that demonstrates what the best students already know – quality is just as important as quantity when it comes to studying. […]

]]> By: Woody Stodden http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-11721 Woody Stodden Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:48:34 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-11721 Another reason to break up your studying: When you sleep, your brain assimilates new knowledge, i.e. moves from short term to long term memory. When I reach a point where I'm no longer making any progress, I usually sleep on it. When I come back, most of the concepts that I had a weak grasp on the day before are much clearer at this point, so I'm approaching the more complex ideas with a fresh mind, and a better grasp on the simpler ideas. Another reason to break up your studying:

When you sleep, your brain assimilates new knowledge, i.e. moves from short term to long term memory.

When I reach a point where I’m no longer making any progress, I usually sleep on it. When I come back, most of the concepts that I had a weak grasp on the day before are much clearer at this point, so I’m approaching the more complex ideas with a fresh mind, and a better grasp on the simpler ideas.

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9929 Study Hacks Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:52:22 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9929 <blockquote>would a study plan of 90 mins study 30 mins break be effective? or is that too short of a study time?</blockquote> Ideal is closer to 50 minutes on, 10 minutes break.

would a study plan of 90 mins study 30 mins break be effective? or is that too short of a study time?

Ideal is closer to 50 minutes on, 10 minutes break.

]]> By: ming http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9928 ming Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:17:16 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9928 would a study plan of 90 mins study 30 mins break be effective? or is that too short of a study time? would a study plan of 90 mins study 30 mins break be effective? or is that too short of a study time?

]]> By: Desiree http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9913 Desiree Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:53:24 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9913 I'm a second year college student in the Philippines and my views on studying and college has changed radically by reading Study Hacks. Learning new things, listening to lectures, reading literary works and self-help advice is simple, and to me, always enjoyable and invigorating. Deciding to apply what we've learned is the tricky part. Therefore, vowing to practice, practice, practice the timeless life strategies we acquire is crucial if we really want to see concrete results in our work. I’m a second year college student in the Philippines and my views on studying and college has changed radically by reading Study Hacks.

Learning new things, listening to lectures, reading literary works and self-help advice is simple, and to me, always enjoyable and invigorating. Deciding to apply what we’ve learned is the tricky part. Therefore, vowing to practice, practice, practice the timeless life strategies we acquire is crucial if we really want to see concrete results in our work.

]]> By: vann http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9432 vann Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:48:32 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9432 Glad I stumbled upon this site. Amazing insights. Learning is a life-long process, so everything you've expounded applies equally well for professional development where we are tested on a continual basis on the work we produce. Looking forward to the Red book from Amazon. Wished I knew this information while I was in college. Glad I stumbled upon this site. Amazing insights. Learning is a life-long process, so everything you’ve expounded applies equally well for professional development where we are tested on a continual basis on the work we produce. Looking forward to the Red book from Amazon. Wished I knew this information while I was in college.

]]> By: pinkygirlz http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9168 pinkygirlz Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:59:56 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-gospels-pseudo-work-does-not-equal-work/#comment-9168 I always have this same problem of studying real hard and spent many hours studying for my exams but will only ends up with a B. What can i do to improve myself and how can i study more effectively? Please help I always have this same problem of studying real hard and spent many hours studying for my exams but will only ends up with a B. What can i do to improve myself and how can i study more effectively? Please help

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