The 10-minute memory method

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[@JustinSung]

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[@RajuAndil-on3xn]

You are saying things like talking to yourself.

[@ABgamerz415]

​@TseringYangtso-jj9ueBro, I'm also from Nepal. Don't write stupid comments and embarrass us 💀

[@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked]

I wanna get better at remembering what coding to look for in terms of vulnerabilities for bug bounties, to remember more how malware is made, and to get better at Japanese. :3 Shalom. 🤝

[@siggy1277]

- Memory is constructed, not something you inherently have. The quality of your memory depends on the quality of your thought process when encoding information. - Making analogies helps boost connections between new information and existing knowledge. Aim to make analogies as simple, broad, and accurate as possible. - Constantly refine your analogies as you learn more. This process strengthens learning, attention, and ability to apply information. - Ask yourself "How can I make this easier to understand?" Seek out knowledge that would make confusing information more relevant. Your brain automatically removes irrelevant details. - Briefly explore tangents that seem interesting or relevant. This builds a foundation to make future learning easier. Set a timer to avoid going too far off track. - Leaning into your brain's sense of relevance, rather than fighting it, accelerates your ability to have "light bulb" moments and makes learning more efficient and enjoyable.

[@whodovoodoo2313]

Thanks. It's kind of ridiculous that he spends 23 minutes explaining this.

[@IN-pr3lw]

​@@whodovoodoo2313I wish all his vids had smth like this. I would actually spend more time doing important stuff

[@mdyousufgazi4030]

​@@whodovoodoo2313 In comparison to what he offers, his video is far too lengthy.

[@Ran.Dom_v1]

@@whodovoodoo2313 Well, It is ridiculously awesome of him to spend 23 minutes to explain it, especially on how he demonstrates/applies these principles. Unlike others who just throw in the theory but no practical examples on how they actually apply it.

[@StromMakeVid]

True but you won't get more information. Experiencing stuff is better and rememberable than Summary. Summary is only after you see the video @@mdyousufgazi4030

[@XxTechyTheGamerxX]

The fact that you basically did a walk through on how to apply what you teach makes me respect you more ❤

[@SynaTek240]

It's fun and depressing to watch these videos at the same time, fun because I recognise all the good tips are ways in which I have naturally come to learn things, so I know I have always been good at learning new things, but depressing because it just reminds me how my current subpar results are simply from a lack of putting in any hours toward my goals lol

[@oichikaichikoo5490]

I couldn't relate more lmao!

[@lewisburton1852]

the analogy is powerful and I was doing this at times without knowing what I was doing. For example, I was trying to learn in coding what a repo was and I used a storage unit to understand what building a repository was in coding school guess what of all the things I have learned and already forgotten that's the only thing I haven't forgotten! I will use more analogies from now on. What a great freaking video! subscribed.

[@madhukar305]

Thanks Justin for bringing up this excellent video content. I almost always do this. Learning without this method is unthinkable to me. After watching you, I will try to do this more often as you suggested. This is one of the best uses of internet for any student.

[@tenkid840901]

These are the type of study sessions that I actually end up enjoying!! following your curiosity! but I do end up wasting too much time exploring, I'll try the timer trick later today!

[@XFoodFoodCFood]

I actually really enjoy just watching you go through a topic and learning it live. I think 1) it allows me to see how its done (so that I can replicate) and 2) it actually makes me interested as well in whatever random topic you decide to pick

[@MrEddie4679]

16:12 validating my adhd as a effective learning tool. I have been blessed!

[@terence1725]

As a PhD student, I really appreciate it. It is very difficult to learn things that are not of my interest at first sign, so every time I need to know something new, I try to find it more fun. I like creating some kinds of "info maps". I see it when I teach. If students don't understand the basics and can't connect the dots, they are lost and have no interest in knowing more.

[@ShellyNoelly]

Justin - Method two is my default method of developing understanding and the reason I always have way too many tabs open - the fact that you mentioned using a timer... essentially providing structure ... is further evidence that you are the real deal - I would always get lost and not make significant progress on the original question hours later. I am going to gift your course to my nieces, nephews, all of the littles - give them the tools I didn't have growing up with this scatter brain of mine. Thank you for helping me apricate that scatter brain rather than feeling ashamed for not being able to learn and focus like "everyone else". 💜

[@N-be9hm]

Gift me the course too...😊

[@savanthuman8809]

I feel the same

[@payasoAtIbaPa]

Thank you it's a big help because the people are studying a bunch of books while on your video you can learn and study some most important information that you need but not wasting too much time ..thank you for sharing this

[@maarrr22]

I actually really appreciate you giving example at the end like really I was like but how and then you showed us how, thank you so much ❤

[@sajademad117]

Your channel is by far the best channel on youtube when it comes to learning! Great actionalable tips and elaborate examples.

[@theone6189]

Agreed. We're lucky he decided to share his knowledge and wisdom with those of us truly interested in maximizing our intellectual potential.

[@spinnettdesigns]

Thank you Dr Sung! I think I say this on all of my comments on your videos, but at 61, I can say that I’ve always learned this way, and was summarily constantly shamed for it since childhood, and labeled disruptive and ADHD. My son got in trouble in class (when he was about 9) for making interesting analogies that distracted the children from the teachers explanation. At 19 he could read Persian after 6 months and didn’t even seem to “try” (he said he didn’t understand it, but he could read it. I did the same with Hebrew in 2018) A person MUST be engaged…as you have said many times “make what seems irrelevant, relevant, if you want to remember it…” I want to suggest that this learning could simply be stated as “intuitive” because by definition, connections are constantly being made and drawn, being related to the big picture. Or, as “dynamic” for the same reasons. Certainly as “engaged” and “passionate” and not just to learn it or to show it off, but to really know and enjoy it; that’s been my key… I’ve had so much validation here and I thank you sincerely for your rich and meaningful content. ❤ I recommend your channel on a regular basis to everyone that I meet. Why? They say “how do you know so much (as they observe my assimilation process) and how do you remember it all?” I’m seen as some kind of a genius by some and that cracks me up…I’m just a curious and interested person. I saw a book that showed the reader how to “take notes and think like DaVinci” and I could have written it 😂. It’s all the things that you regularly describe…

[@shaunreich]

Do you have suggestions in how this method can be adapted to add? Adult dx here trying to figure out how to better navigate my brain

[@micaelagodoygraziano]

Your videos always come to me in the right time, i wish someday i would do your program, you are a real role model for me, thank you so much for share all of this valuable content with us, you have made a real difference in my view of learning, and I think I´ve been improveng by appying most of the things you teach, THANK U SO MUCH MASTER!!!!

[@karmasherpa5580]

Your contents are so cool.. The demonstration totally made sense.. Thank you for providing such value and clarity.. Level up fam..!!!

[@user-ey5xw2nx9s]

You really described how I learn things. Thank you!

[@emi62507]

Why is it that the channels that really do help you do stuff don't have the number of subscribers that they should have? Your channel should have at least a million subscribers - you share very helpful and practical tips.

[@Princess_Blue380]

Its not about the quality of their videos or tips.Its about the marketing.Are many people clicking on the video,are the people clicking stay long enough,and do they become subscribers and if they are are they coming back?

[@safar_within]

He will !

[@moono1475]

no don't share the video.. It will increase the grade boundaries....

[@theone6189]

True insight is often unpopular.

[@cuzx3333]

as an overachiever i want to gate keep his knowledge

[@aSpacetimeAdventurer]

thank you thank you thank you for walking thru the process and showing (rather than only telling)

[@victoiret6335]

Thanks for sharing! It is really useful for a computer programmer who needs constant learning!🥰

[@Theanalyst-pz1ui]

I have listened to alot of people talk about this subject, and in my opinion, the secret to learning seems to be semantics. And when you really break it down Its semantics and the act of adding something or removing something making a procedure.

[@psycloneedits]

Whenever I'm not able to sleep, I watch your vids, Jist be concise about the topic, its definitely not the attention deficit, but it's more like 8 minite video stretched over for 23 minutes at 1.5x speed

[@Taalkundige]

Excellent! Thank you so much, Dr.

[@auntiemame7076]

What I really appreciate is this explains why I don’t retain technical information I need but I can remember random celebrity trivia I read in magazine in doc office 7 years ago. 😆😆

[@user-wi3ru7ub1v]

Seriously I love this video and the way of diving into pile of info, great and awesome

[@DaisyMuna2090]

Thanks dear, I grasp what exactly u are trying to explain

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

I was getting more interested as you searched about the Ottoman Empire, Balkans, etc. Cool stuff. Thanks.

[@A_Wirla]

Loved the example section, it was very useful!

[@fairuzanbar4526]

Thank you for the video,need more such detailed videos ❤

[@pakhi3053]

Dr. You helped a young medical student so much... Ty❤ Keep going🎉

[@BookLover-gy6zr]

thank you for walking thru the process

[@user-pw9tx7xi7i]

Thank you so much for this amazing video!❤

[@adhdnt]

Thank you Dr. Justin!!!

[@sensbo]

The most important topic I think begins at 13:45 where Justin describe the relevant / easier for the brain by using an example. This makes it at least for me very easy to understand.

[@basiccymro]

This is fantastic. Thank you! I picked up on the ADHD similarities immediately - so this method will allow me to capitalise on what my brain already does

[@Aventadaykeepsthetherapistaway]

This is actually fun. Really got invested in the process :D

[@ReflectionOcean]

- Create analogies to connect new information with existing knowledge (2:02) - Make learning easier by finding relevance in new information (11:17) - Use a timer for exploratory learning detours during self-study (20:58)

[@KidGilmlbb]

Thats my Method

[@b_to_the_b]

Very good advice 👍

[@stevevitka7442]

Your leaning into your ADHD method is literally what I, with ADHD, have to try to avoid doing all day long because I always have the excuse that I retain so much....

[@MarianKoroma-gl1nt]

Thank you Dr. Sung

[@claudejohn4822]

You got me ! I don't like reversion even when I don't remember everything I previously studied !😅

[@shaun1552]

Currently at my third year at university, but I wish I watched this video from the start. I would've gotten so much more out of my studies.

[@lendledavegarcia7024]

Totally agree. Blessings

[@tuguldurbayarmagnai8277]

My learning method was like that in the first year of medical university. But my country's educational system is broken, every teacher is using old textbooks and the pandemic got spread. Basically i didn't hold this method for long. But when i see now, it was a crucial thing in learning.

[@user-pv9no1ew9l]

Cam you tell me About how's your learning method?

[@tuguldurbayarmagnai8277]

@@user-pv9no1ew9l just like Justin said. i was reading textbook and if i don't get a way to relate informations with my existing knowledge then i will look the internet until i found. That helped me to build strong foundational knowledge of all subjects and i remember them quickly even i didn't create flashcards on them.

[@thecaptn1758]

at 8 minutes into the Video, your Explanation of the Problem, that we have to guess what the new Information/Concept looks like, reminds me of the way an artificial neural Network works in learning how to tell if it "sees" a Dog or a Cat. On each layer of Information depth the piece of Information is rotated and on the other end the Guess about the Information must be evaluated and the process repeats

[@EmarieDeDominick]

Thank you for sharing

[@lostwingman0736]

Man, Alexander the Great establishing the Roman army. It really is amazing the blindspots that exist outside your area of competence or interest.

[@miyw0608]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@MB-cd8rg]

This was probably the most helpful videos to me personally to find "tips and tricks" to study/help with memories. Many talk about it,but you never really know they're connection of thoughts (examples),this helped me understand the way how to build those "memory bridges",it shows me on your example that your way of thinking isn't to complicated and not so different then "average" people. I watched many videos (including yours) before,but these examples itself do "stick" better cause it made a connection to my personally way of thinking. I appreciate all your videos and I'm very grateful for internet lol I'm 41 years old mom,and the older I'm getting and with this hectic life,it seems so much harder to me to study (online college),I feel like my brain became mashed potatoes over the years,and with kiddos yelling and screaming at the background and husband arguing with teen 😅 it's sometimes a headache. Speaking of....do you think you could make some videos for adult learners as well? I'm sure there is a difference between a young person who sits in his room and a older person who haves to deal with all these distractions you can't really avoid. Thank you 😊❤

[@hiandbye6311]

Please make a video about applying your wonderful ideas to studying about languages

[@RobertoLopezH]

If this works, it will help me a lot. Thank you.

[@limejuicex]

thank you Justin.

[@oromomonitor962]

Thank you!🎉

[@Pump]

Good insight brother.

[@ahmedjabnouni5023]

Ah the 10-minute memory method, it's a great little trick I use to remember all sorts of important information. The key is repetition, you see. You've got to hammer that knowledge into your brain through constant recall. I like to set a timer for 10 minutes and just spout back whatever I'm trying to memorize, over and over, like a mantra. Facts, figures, names and faces, it doesn't matter. lock it all down there in the old noggin through good old-fashioned repetition. The secret is, you've got to really feel it. Feel the knowledge coursing through your veins. Own that shit. By the time that 10 minutes is up you'll be a walking, talking encyclopedia of whatever you were memorizing. And you know what they say, if you can remember it then it's yours. So own it, baby! The 10-minute memory method, it's fool proof I tell ya. Fool. Proof!

[@theone6189]

"Create a relational, multi-level schema with an importance-based chunking method of only the 4 most important chunks." @9:23 Brilliant.

[@SabbathsonAheng-mo4tt]

Thank you

[@fc2022fc]

Excellent content! Thank you so much for that information. I am applying it right now and it truly works.

[@justlc7]

Thank you for the video. Had a question, if we are appearing for some competitive exam (like GRE) in 30days, what would you suggest to do which will have the highest ROI?

[@rachelhuang_sdg]

I appreciate this video so much. It answers my pain point on how to make knowledge more relevant to my brain!

[@83hasimsheikh14]

Justin sir, usually I don't write comment like this But after going through your channel iam getting very good results in my college academic life. i was suffering from anxiety and fear because I tends to forget what i studied before . can u please talk about "how to master sleeping?" in your future videos

[@drnaniyuniatispaananti2133]

Nice explication 😊

[@user-dy9eu9vr4k]

I LLLLLLLLOVE your videos Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 😩♥️ I really really wanna sign up for your course but my english speaking skill is a disaster 😖 I'm trying my best to improve it 🤧

[@Mrmysterious-dj1ov]

There lots good apps and videos on learning English online just keep at and get better

[@Dr.imagin]

Really helpful..... seriously👍

[@user-eh7ok4vw7u]

Good and wonderful lecture While not adding subtitle for better understanding.

[@user-mg8pp1vp2p]

Thank you very much❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@neuronswag8493]

Loved this video! 🤓

[@towhidalam9213]

METHOD 1: create meaningfull analogies METHOD 2: ask question to make the information important + get curious about the information

[@sana-jz2hm]

As I am studying psychology I have to remember a lot of things so for it i basically try to watch videos related to the topics sometimes I connect it with other people or myself which helps me to remembered better

[@GilliMarieMoody]

Excellent!!!

[@noorsaba2198]

thanks

[@dhouhababa8876]

i reach your Channel thanks to your ted talk

[@user-yl6qg2gf7h]

Thanks.

[@myramarere12]

I wish I could afford your course, but I’m glad some of the things are available here on your KZbin. ❤

[@Whitecloudsss]

Learning is a desirable difficulty❤💪🏻

[@bangkok88866h]

Thank you for the video. When doing research for example for a PhD, do your principles of learning, especially forming connections and relationships, apply as well?

[@lashytzee]

Yes, these skills are relevant for any level of education. In PhD, before you write your thesis, you need a good conceptual understanding of your proposed thesis. By forming connections and relationships between the material, you can gain better depth of the knowledge and also, are able to retain this information by encoding it. Encoding is the process of learning information such that it goes into the long-term memory of your brain. The moment you start looking at new information from the lens of creating relationships, you are inherently creating a scaffolding for the information to retain In your brain. Hope this helps!

[@siggy1277]

When it comes to research, especially at the PhD level, the principles of learning that Dr, Justin Sung said, particularly forming connections and relationships, are absolutely applicable. In fact, they're even more crucial. Research is all about exploring new territories of knowledge, and the more connections you can make with existing knowledge, the better you'll be able to understand and contribute to your field. It's like building a bridge from what you already know to the new island of knowledge you're exploring. The more robust and numerous your bridges, the easier it will be to navigate and make sense of this new territory. In a PhD, you're not just learning, you're creating new knowledge. This means you need to be able to see how different pieces of information relate to each other, and how they fit into the broader picture of your field. This is where the analogy of solving a jigsaw puzzle comes in. Each new piece of information is like a puzzle piece, and you need to figure out how it fits into the bigger picture. So, when you're doing your research, constantly ask yourself: How does this new information connect to what I already know? How does it fit into the broader field? How can I make this easier to understand? By doing this, you'll be able to deepen your understanding, improve your retention, and make your research more meaningful and impactful.

[@KatlehoMokoena43]

Yeah, they are universal learning principles

[@jhemys9612]

I used the 2nd method!! I thought i was just getting distracted. I feel somewhat happy it's a thing😂

[@user-sl9zc7bn5d]

your english is really great。

[@rayan9194]

Huh

[@annemonika560]

Hey Justin! Can you please make a video about the best ways to study for multiple choice questions??

[@g12nm]

Use the same method. The key is to include deeper processing strategies followed by retrieval practise Followed by mcq practise. If you have studied a question thoroughly mcqs are quite easy. You can also practise eliminating tactics

[@CreativeBangla]

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!

[@micaelagodoygraziano]

oohh, and by the way, could you make a video of how is the most efficient and proper way to prepare a final exam? you know, in my country (Argentina), at university there is a method that when you compleat all the requirment among the year you are able to take the final exam, and is like a huge thing because that dipends if you can do or not the next year of the career. This exam has two parts, first we have a multiplechoice-like exam, and then if you pass you can do the oral part of the exam (i think is the part that make me feel most nervous about). So i really apreciate if you read this comment and maybe concider do a video of how to aproach and be preapear for a really important exam. Once again, thank you so much for your workk!!!!💖💖💖💖

[@magixenga7480]

Messi or Ronaldo?🤣🤣

[@Nikki_dancefun]

Great!

[@noiro2647]

gracias mi king, saludos desde Peru, en resumen , hacer analogias y dedicar 2 min para buscar relacion de algo que te guste con el tema principal.

[@nazarahmad5713]

Overwhelmed

[@TheDoctorSN]

Hello sir, could you make more videos like ones you made for mindmapping(coaching sessions).

[@user-EXO200]

الابن المثالي لأي عائلة آسيوية

[@mariembuenaventura1278]

Dr. Justin , instead of Analogy can I just try to relate the new info to an existing knowledge? For example I'm trying to learn Azure Cloud right now but a year ago I already study the AWS Cloud so what I did is compare the new feature from Azure to something similar in AWS? I guess its really hard to come up with an analogy?

[@chuckn0rris983]

I would really like you to make a video about how chatGPT can help in learning.

[@justinyyyyyyy]

is getting more sleep more worth it than studying in some cases?

[@Bacon-qf4ql]

Yes

[@kidplayzyt123]

Definitely

[@MrHell0]

lot more times than the other way around

[@MrJamesdryable]

In the long run, yes. Absolutely.

[@kristoffer2250]

Y E S Holy shit yes

[@vm3249]

Hi Justin, I loved this video. Can we have more videos where we see how you choose to make connections :)

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Unfortunately, He can't show freely in KZbin . It can be found in his paid courses

[@deegodess2553]

THANKFUL I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I WILL SHARE WITH MY 6 CHILDREN 🙏🏾

[@grandmasters733]

I met him and his team a month ago 😊

[@meltra2812]

Loved the nerdy joke: "That was just an analogy of an analogy..."

[@hindikklljggg]

I agree with you, as I did many times before. This might be a bit irrelevant but how do I prepare for math contests or computer science contests and the like?

[@hawumi]

Personally, I would recommend to get as much practice as possible. Practice different examples, it promotes building intuition and lifts the stress of an unexpected surprise, as you are extremely familiar with lots of concepts when going in. Make sure your examples are as diverse as possible and always try to make the most out of them. Manipulate the question, looking for another variable or a different outcome, explain the difference between the outcomes, … That‘s what I have heard from friends who go to maths contests.

[@dukethortran2010]

0:28 Oh the book was written in Vietnamese

[@kcgamer7288]

"And this guy's got a gun", modern, that got me interested fr.

[@centipedekid9824]

I used method 2 my entire life and it's led to subpar results

[@Mindfix937]

The one minute memory method turned out to be a 23 min video!!!

[@chikaogumka]

Amazing content 👏🏿. Could you please update the workshop link? The site says the page doesn’t exist.

[@user-yl6qg2gf7h]

Exactly. That too.