Why More Repetition Doesn’t Necessarily Lead to Better Learning

Why More Repetition Doesn’t Necessarily Lead to Better Learning

Find out why repetition alone may not be enough, and how planning, memory techniques and games can help you reach your goals.

Does spending more time poring over your notes mean you’ll remember more? Not necessarily. More time doesn’t always lead to more effective learning. How you recall and connect information—and when you revisit it—can also make a difference. In this blog, you’ll explore practical approaches that combine memory techniques with goal planning, as well as games that let you practise learning more actively. You can apply these ideas to both your personal and professional development.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine that you find yourself at the top of a mountain, where you have the opportunity to write a sentence that you will read in a year. What will you write?

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Your goal is like an unknown island. How do you decide to reach it?

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In the room, there are four doors. Each leads to a different life path. Which one will you open first?

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When you think of the word "success," what comes to your mind first?

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In the morning you wake up and realize that you are completely free – nothing binds you. What do you do first?

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During a walk, you come across a strange compass. It only points to what attracts you. Where will it lead you?

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When planning your goal, imagine that you must choose one symbol as your guide. What will you choose?

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You're working on a big project and something goes wrong. What will you do first?

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Someone asks you to tell them how you achieve your goals. What do you say?

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You will receive a diary that records your thoughts from the future. On the first page, there is a sentence. What does it say?

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How to set personal and professional goals and achieve them.

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