Learn with your Energy - not against it

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00:00:48: Now today we are talking about one of the most underestimated factors in learning – your energy!

00:00:55: Most people try to force themselves times because we learned in school that you have to start at half past seven and be fully concentrated until twelve o'clock, then a short break.

00:01:12: Then again eight hours of school... We had to be present early morning late evening through the whole night but this is not true!

00:01:24: So it's far more effective work with your energy and not against it.

00:01:30: If you're tired, be tired!

00:01:32: if you are awake – Be active.

00:01:35: So why energy matters more than time?

00:01:38: Let's have a look.

00:01:38: Many people think I need more time to study but that is not true In reality.

00:01:43: what do you need is better energy in less times.

00:01:46: Thirty minutes of focus clear thinking often beats two hours when your tired or ninety minutes distracted sixty-minutes half focused.

00:01:56: because sixty minutes or thirty minutes, focused does not mean two hours having your mobile phone showing you some TikTok video bullshit whatever.

00:02:14: No it means that you are focused clear and in your energy.

00:02:21: so its'nt how long to study It's the state you're in alright?

00:02:29: And there are three energy zones.

00:02:31: Your day naturally has different energy levels, zone one is high focus.

00:02:37: you have a clear mind your fast processing and we've got strong concentration.

00:02:42: that's best for learning new material complex topics in difficult tasks.

00:02:47: then you could zone two medium-energy stable focus on less depth best for reviewing things practicing things and structuring notes.

00:02:59: And then there's zone three, low energy.

00:03:01: You're tired and your concentration is low.

00:03:05: This is best for light tasks vocabulary quick review and passive listening.

00:03:10: maybe taking the dog for a walk or doing some shopping Or I don't know what?

00:03:16: The common mistake Is that you are trying to do deep learning in low-energy phrases.

00:03:23: Well it's not exactly necessary To learn between five six

00:03:29: p.m.,

00:03:30: if you are extremely tired, If you have high energy level at eleven pm use that time.

00:03:39: So your personal energy rhythm.

00:03:42: There's not a perfect system for everyone but there is general pattern.

00:03:47: Most people have peak in the morning A dip in early afternoon and second smaller peak later on.

00:03:55: So your job is not to fight this.

00:03:58: Your job is to recognize the rhythm, by the way also record you nutrition and check which nutrition will give you energy.

00:04:11: so how do you find that out?

00:04:14: You report...you record.. you write down one hour after every meal.

00:04:22: Do I feel fitter with better concentration or do I feel fat?

00:04:30: Do i feel tired, downed and defocused.

00:04:36: So then focus on food nutrition meals that give you energy!

00:04:43: And forget about the rest to the rest in the evening during your vacation holidays... So your job is to recognize the rhythm.

00:04:54: Ask yourself, when am I mentally sharp?

00:04:58: When does learning feel easy and when do i feel drained?

00:05:05: so there's more distribution.

00:05:07: what To learn when now we match learning with energy?

00:05:14: high-energy time you learn new material complex topics deep work one two two Pomodoro sessions if You Feel that you have medium energy.

00:05:25: Review, answer questions create notes and if your low energy do vocabulary or listening or quick three minute reviews this changes everything.

00:05:35: You don't just study.

00:05:37: whenever you study strategically And prepare these things.

00:05:43: Prepare the new material That will look at in high-energy time Make it present make available for you Also the review and vocabulary, or listening in medium or low energy.

00:05:58: Okay?

00:06:00: So... And breaks will make you faster!

00:06:07: Well that's interesting isn't

00:06:08: it?!

00:06:08: Many people think I need to push longer.

00:06:10: That is totally wrong.

00:06:12: Your brain works on circles.

00:06:15: Normally twenty-five to a maximum of fifty minutes focus is perfect.

00:06:20: Then short break.

00:06:21: Why?

00:06:22: Because Your brain doesn't memorize during this focus time.

00:06:31: it memorizes During the break.

00:06:34: It's like going to the gym.

00:06:36: your muscle is not getting stronger and growing while you are doing your exercise.

00:06:42: You just Put in put an impact on your muscles, you got get an impulse And that's the same for the learning.

00:06:50: you've got the impulse but then neurons the nervous cells have to connect and that's what they do during the break, okay?

00:06:58: So apart from that.

00:07:01: The focus will stay high if you do a short break.

00:07:05: You'll have less mental fatigue and it's better retention.

00:07:10: so the rule is two focused.

00:07:11: twenty-five minute sessions beat ninety distracted minutes.

00:07:16: well thats obvious isn't it?

00:07:19: And then there is hidden learning multiplier.

00:07:23: Learning doesn't end when you stop studying.

00:07:26: It continues during sleep because during sleep information is stored, connections are built and knowledge has processed.

00:07:33: that means if your sleep poorly You learn slower?

00:07:37: You forget faster and your focus drops.

00:07:40: Simple but powerful trick.

00:07:42: do a three-minute review before sleep.

00:07:45: this improves your retention dramatically.

00:07:49: All right here's the energy strategy for your day a simple daily structure.

00:07:55: Step one, protect your high energy time.

00:07:58: One focused learning.

00:07:59: block no distraction.

00:08:01: most important task if you work in the company and You feel that your high Energy Time is blocked with meetings and phone calls And and bullshit activities then Block this time in your agenda.

00:08:22: Let's imagine invent an artificial appointment with Dr.

00:08:29: Manfred Schopenhauer, so simply pretend that you have to do extremely important work because that's what you actually do in your high energy time okay?

00:08:44: So don't allow anybody to block your High Energy Time if possible.

00:08:50: Step two use medium energy wisely for review notes structure, that's what we already mentioned.

00:08:56: Step three accept low energy phases.

00:08:59: no complex word only light learning.

00:09:02: this is the best way to participate in a meeting.

00:09:08: I mean most meetings are either boring or absolutely unnecessary because you know why.

00:09:17: step four protect your sleep.

00:09:19: No overload late at night.

00:09:21: so My recommendation no meat in the evening if possible and No alcohol.

00:09:31: And If you have a want to eat meet or consume alcohol, it's best Until eight o'clock p.m.. Then know I'll call anymore.

00:09:42: No need any more.

00:09:43: and best meet until six p. M so that your body has enough time to relax before You go to sleep.

00:09:52: forget about films or any bad news, things that might occupy your brain during night.

00:10:06: Short review before sleep to improve learning process.

00:10:13: During sleep you jump into another dimension with dreams and body is recreating.

00:10:22: You really should use your sleep to improve your life.

00:10:27: So don't allow you sleep to be part of something that's out-of-your control, control your sleep and thats how you can do it!

00:10:40: Here is a small mini challenge.

00:10:42: Optimize Small Mini Challenge.

00:10:51: Optimise your energy for the next three days.

00:10:53: Observe your energy levels plan one focus block per day, do a short review before sleep and this alone can transform your learning.

00:11:06: So let's summarize the key ideas of todays podcast episode.

00:11:10: energy beats time.

00:11:12: learn at the right moment use focus cycles and sleep is part of the learning.

00:11:19: so remember work with your energy not against it to take away your energy times.

00:11:28: All right, if this episode helped you subscribe and test this energy strategy tomorrow or today And Take some time now and summarize for yourself what you have learned during the episode write it down and structure your day so that You can really benefit from these energy levels.

00:11:54: In the next episode we'll unlock another powerful level, how to understand complex topics faster without overwhelm.

00:12:02: Thanks for listening!

00:12:03: See you next time.

00:12:04: and remember – You don't need to study longer….

00:12:07: …you just need to Study Smarter.

00:12:10: Take care, bye-bye

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00:12:20: as an anchor I also add the medical mushroom Ganoderma lucidum which supports my body and helps

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