How to stop forgetting what you read

Eyooo friend!

So quick life update:

Went to a sound healing session in Amsterdamse Bos. Really nice reset after a working day. Join a sesh here

Created a personal website lol, so people can see what i do: https://justinstomp.com/.

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3 Thoughts

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What’s stopping you?

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The best methods for learning effectively

Interleaving: mix different topics/problems instead of massed practice.

Spaced Repetition: review material at increasing intervals to strengthen memory.

Active Recall: test yourself by retrieving knowledge instead of re-reading.

Elaboration: connect new info to what you already know.

Dual Coding: combine words with visuals (diagrams, mindmaps).

Concrete Examples: apply abstract ideas to real situations.

Teaching: explaining to someone else is the ultimate test of mastery.

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System I built to learn books more deeply, based on the learning methods. 
(Not saying I follow it every time hehe)

#0 Read different books at once (Interleaving)

#1 While reading, highlight + take notes in your own words (elaboration & concrete examples). Bonus tip: before starting reading again, recall the last chapter’s key idea.

#2 After finishing a book, summarize straight from memory, then fill in gaps using your highlights/notes (active recall & spaced repetition)

#3 Create a visual mindmap in Miro/Figma. Keep adding concepts and connect dots across books (elaboration, dual coding & concrete examples)

#4 Explain the book to a friend (teaching)

#5 After 2-4 weeks, write another summary from memory (spaced repetition & active recall)

Bonus bonus tip: try out Readwise

This app collects your highlights from books and articles, then lets you chat with them through AI.

Crazy helpful if you have a kindle/kobo. Try it for free here.

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2 Bits of inspo

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“What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” - Tim Ferriss