study techniques I wish I never tried

[@ZachHighley]

Highlighters beware, Head to go.amboss.com/zachhighley for 10% off any QBank plan on Amboss. You can only get this deal using this link!

[@sharma3226]

REQUEST - As a audience point of view it will be great for us to have a single course in which we able to learn- 1. Most effective ways to reading books 2. How to develop and keep interest for subjects 3. How to keep our mind focused while studying 4. How to make notes for each huge subjects for exam in most effective way 5. Most effective ways to retain information what we read and learn forever ex- If i am Law student where i need to learn so many sections and article numbers for each subjects corresponding to different concepts 6. Most effective ways to testing and revisions. 7. What world top learners understand at core and do which average people dont do and know. Love from India 🙏🏾

[@IslemTav]

Highlighting and underlining may not serve much of a purpose when used exclusively. But they do have their uses and purposes when combined with other study methods. For example, I use highlighting like bookmarks on points that I’d like to include in a research paper or to make flash cards for when I’m done reading a particular section. It saves time having to look back through everything you’ve read to find it. It’s a timesaver and a smart referencing tool when used properly. So, do NOT toss out that highlighter!

[@Sol-gl3nl]

i find highlighting as vital to get through heavy meaty papers, with my struggles on focusing. This is the opposite of what been of the highest value to me personally. Some of the tips my therapist recommended for technical reading is to print out when possible the texts, highlight and underline as you read along, and write questions, notes and also summarise each of the majour chapters on the paper.

[@kw-hi3el]

Reading comprehension is not the only reason to underline (or highlight). It is super useful for later source citation and reference flagging.

[@ZachHighley]

Agreed, my point is highlighting for learning isn’t an effective strategy compared to other techniques

[@BenderSnake]

Exactly, that study with the two underlining groups misses the point

[@junepark1003]

Thank you Zach for continuing to create videos on study methods!

[@LouieSantosKP]

Saving lives once again! Thank you Zach.

[@june3536]

Zach is truly an inspiration...🤩 Thanks for pointing out all those disasters... 🖤

[@ZachHighley]

Grazieee

[@michaela811]

This informative upload of you really saved a lot of my time and study habits😌 Thank you zach! ❤❤❤

[@ART7N23]

1:13 😅 clr tells the msg even if u throw highlighting aways , it won't go U will always highlight even if it doesn't work

[@ZachHighley]

NEVER oh w8

[@عبداللهع-ج5م]

Thank you for the information and the effort ♥️

[@ZachHighley]

Thank you for watching!

[@sharma3226]

REQUEST - As a audience point of view it will be great for us to have a single course in which we able to learn- 1. Most effective ways to reading books 2. How to develop and keep interest for subjects 3. How to keep our mind focused while studying 4. How to make notes for each huge subjects for exam in most effective way 5. Most effective ways to retain information what we read and learn forever ex- If i am Law student where i need to learn so many sections and article numbers for each subjects corresponding to different concepts 6. Most effective ways to testing and revisions. 7. What world top learners understand at core and do which average people dont do and know. Love from India 🙏🏾

[@anurudhviswam]

I think zach is the owner of anki .

[@ZachHighley]

I only own 99.999999999% stake in Anki ok

[@LouieSantosKP]

Zach Highley is actually short for Zachanki Highley

[@faizanquraishi4126]

Zanki is actually short for Zach likes Anki

[@VijayaLakshmi-wq3bc]

​@@faizanquraishi4126😂😂😂

[@varyaomed]

When I search for him on yt i write zach anki…

[@cutiefun3]

Loved the video. I hope you're enjoying your new life in Boston, can't wait for updates!

[@ZachHighley]

Coming up

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Such a useful tool is Amboss. Thanks a lot for sharing 🙏

[@ZachHighley]

Amboss has changed my life, it’s a next level resource

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

@@ZachHighley ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@williamli4129]

Amazing video as always! Thanks for all the tips, it's been really helpful in my academics 😄😄

[@ZachHighley]

Keep going! Well done

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks for another amazing video, Zach! Cheers from Brazil!

[@ZachHighley]

Obrigado!

[@acrousff6080]

You are amazing, please do a specific video like a day of studying real time

[@PForPaediatrics]

Always a treat to see such useful and great content! Thanks Zach ❤️

[@ZachHighley]

Thank you for watching!

[@hodasamadi7903]

Love Anki thanks to you! I've had to retire my apple pencil 😂 only use it for colouring now as a form of self-care

[@RonnieDJManio]

Another helpful tips, thank you for this Zach! Take care 🤍

[@ZachHighley]

You too!

[@radiantgains]

needed this so much!! thank you!

[@ZachHighley]

You're so welcome!

[@junomah5825]

Thank you Zach, really needed this for my first year of med school ❤

[@faizanquraishi4126]

Did you just highlight the conclusion of the study that argues that highlighting is ineffecient?

[@harukaangel]

And that’s one way to study for your test…. If you have a textbook that have a summary.

[@Happy_Girl_Pharmacy]

Thank you for this useful video, I hope you continue with all your might ❤

[@ZachHighley]

Thank you, I will

[@crossfitjohnathan9032]

Thank you this is really helpful video!

[@ZachHighley]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anathereviewer]

Thank you for this informative video 😊❤❤❤

[@ZachHighley]

Any timeeee

[@user-jo4we2ye6k]

Hey Zack, I have a question regarding reading material then proceeding with flash cards. Anki has many great premade decks, however where would you fit in making your own cards since your only reading the material once? Would you recommend making the cards as you read the chapter?

[@g.k61]

I usually read, understand what I'm reading and then proceed to do the flashcards. That way I make sure I do good, useful ones.

[@user-jo4we2ye6k]

@@g.k61 Thanks, Im going to give it a shot! It just seems inefficient to go back then make flashcards after reading but I'll test it out :)

[@ZachHighley]

I would use premade decks if at all possible, if not, unfortunately it might be best to make the cards but don’t overkill, you should be personally making MAYBE 20-50 cards a day, anything more and it’s too much. I maxed out at 100 new cards a day with premade decks. I would make the cards while reading / watching the video if I had too.

[@UnboxRacing]

Full reference for this paper?

[@zenebetegegneanbessiea8619]

I didn't expect a video about study after the last video you made.I expected a video like having conversion with a Spanish person. But still VERY HAPPY❤😊 for this one.keep up the good work👍🎉

[@ZachHighley]

Muchas gracias!

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

Good videos and good advice man. Take care. 🌍

[@ZachHighley]

Take care my friend!

[@Som.Suwadee]

9:57 Hi Zach, my name is Suwadee, Som Suwadee. And I am a serial procrastinator 👋🏼 I’m also annoyed to wake up seeing this guy on the internet already pointed out 8 of my biggest mistakes! The audacity, right? Anyway, this 30 something yr-old MBA student is thankful for your study tips.

[@ZachHighley]

I know you! Keep studying, good luck

[@Som.Suwadee]

@@ZachHighley no amount of luck is going to save me at this point

[@AplleNoob]

How do you spend time during your breaks?

[@MrHorntail123]

I was waiting for an another study method video finnally i got it thanks for the brilliant video one day i remember when i was in 6th grade i would rank in my class between 20 to 30 after implementing the spaced repetion and active recall in 7th grade i used to rank 1st or 2nd or 3rd and the studybmethods still woroks for me in my univeristy in kings college London ❤❤❤

[@ZachHighley]

Amazing! Let’s goooooo

[@dr.sumayaroseflower-hv5mq]

Thank u zack good information its her time

[@ZachHighley]

Any time

[@MsBumble13]

Dear Zach, thanks for this great advice! I really love all of your videos! Now that you have pointed out the new add-on of amboss, would you recommend sticking with Amboss (only), i.e. for reviewing materials, using flash cards, and doing practice questions? Or do you recommend a combination of several different resources? I have actually studied medicine in Germany. So I’m used to study with Amboss. Im now about to study for Step 1. But I haven’t decided on the recourses yet. I thought about 1. Zanki/Amboss for flash cards, 2. First Aid or Amboss + Pathoma for reading, and 3. URWORLD or Amboss for questions. I would be thankful for any advice!

[@harukaangel]

I know anki is cool but anyone with others like quizlet (used to be good until the pay wall came in)

[@enwe6487]

You should see my highlighter art! I mark..basically everything in yellow that I just read, then the semi important stuff with pencil, then the actual important stuff in red - I tried to stop that (I constantly buy new yellow highlighters lol), but my brain just won’t have it 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@ZachHighley]

Haha well if it’s for fun why not

[@sophia7021]

What is the Anki-Amboss Addon for the specific practice questions called?? I already have the normal addon.. but i dont find it

[@ZachHighley]

It’s just an update! All you have to do is update your Amboss add on

[@anitarora1854]

Lets take out time to appreciate your editing and filming skills in between when u are speaking something🦋👍

[@ZachHighley]

I appreciate that! My editor is da best

[@ShivenStudy]

Do you own Anki?

[@animekages]

Hi Zach! I find it quite difficult reviewing cards on specific topics with the Anking deck especially because I'm a first year med student ,and I haven't covered alot of topics. How do I make the most out of Anking?

[@ZachHighley]

Unsuspend cards based off topics you’ve reviewed, max at 100 new cards a day, check your settings (I have guides on this), do all your reviews every day

[@Tina-fc7ub]

I wonder how you do Flashcards without any kind of summarizing? I always read my textbook first, then I write down questions and corresponding answers and afterwards I put all my questions from norion to Anki. But formulating questions takes so much time if there are 400 pages in the book. Any tips?

[@ZachHighley]

It’s tough if you are making your own flashcards, I used premade flash card decks - turning a 400 page book into flashcards sounds like a too difficult task unless is the only book for an entire year or something

[@learningfromfailures]

What does it mean to be skilled at summarizing?

[@ZachHighley]

I’d have to delve deeper into that paper but my guess is being extremely efficient

[@Elizabeth-nf8dr]

Hey Zach, love your stuff. Fellow med student here: There's a neuroscientist by the name of Dr. Srini Palay that might have the answer to your hypothesis on listening based learning. Check him out; i can see y'all's content going hand in hand in hand.

[@ruru2653]

How many shots do you need to take in order to record this at 1:12?😅😅

[@ZachHighley]

Only 1337…

[@xeman1000]

Is this the guy who made zanki cards?

[@ZachHighley]

Haha nope, he is a saint living among us though

[@ainaaraghuvanshi9386]

So, Do you mean only one reading is enough? But active recall is mandatory.

[@hamimhasan_]

I am watching this at 3:26am

[@ajaymehta4138]

I think so highly of youu

[@Som.Suwadee]

Friend, you missed the opportunity to say “I think so Highley of you”

[@ZachHighley]

I think HIGHLEY of you!

[@iBuyBitcoin]

zach a real 1

[@ZachHighley]

You’re steak too bro thanks

[@michaela811]

Thank you for this informative content❤❤❤

[@musikhamster01]

The only time I use highlighter is for my to do list or my calendar 😂

[@ZachHighley]

WELL DONE

[@Akki-y3i]

Hola Zach Como estas?

[@MinnieZachary-b9o]

hey , im also learning spanish since few weeks than i say zach video about how he learn spanish , it helped me much

[@Akki-y3i]

Yaa, it's to easy language...... I love spanish and German language.......... Best of luck to you👍

[@ZachHighley]

Bien, muchas gracias! Y tu?

[@MinnieZachary-b9o]

@@Akki-y3i I will do my best

[@Akki-y3i]

@@ZachHighley Bien Zach 💖

[@عبداللهع-ج5م]

I have a question please if anyone can help me, how can i get an Anki Deck for my university because a lot saying for me the Curriculum is deferent between turkey and america

[@ZachHighley]

I would say reach out to advisors / fellow students

[@عبداللهع-ج5م]

​@@ZachHighleyhmmm do you think they have Anki cards?

[@عبداللهع-ج5م]

​@@ZachHighleyi will try that thx ❤

[@jnmatias7351]

Where is the person who's taking notes in the chat?

[@ZachHighley]

Scroll up

[@faizanquraishi4126]

You just convinced me to not pull an all nighter three days before my exam. If I fail I'm coming for you. (I love your channel)

[@matrinaortiguesa5876]

So, did you pass your exam? 😂

[@spongepants2]

I got a feeling that u are failing and rage quitters youtube😂

[@alcikelly1920]

Glad to hear you're prioritizing sleep! No matter how the exam went, your wellbeing is always the most important

[@-SimonRiley]

2:08 the irony of these graphics 😂

[@ZachHighley]

I concur with both of you

[@-SimonRiley]

@@khudijaanees4060 So what's the point of villainizing it so much? Highlighting and Underlining is a great way of last-minute revision when you have exam the next morning and you wanna overview stuff one last time. This also takes advantage of the spaced repetition method. The more you see it the better you remember. Especially for engineering folks like me who have to memorize specific bits of info like formulas, procedures of solving a problem etc.

[@hildamoslehi6139]

I do all of these💀

[@jakephelps4766]

appreciate the advice but that shirt is too tight bro LOL

[@vietsangho6367]

I'm trying to find ny passion😢

[@Avarent01]

I mean this is kinda exactly the same video you already made a few months ago, so I do not really see the reason for putting it out here

[@ZachHighley]

Ouchie