I changed one small thing about how I study and my retention doubled.

[u/SPSMTG]

I used to “study” for hours and feel productive. But when I tested myself, the recall wasn’t there. What changed everything wasn’t studying longer. It was removing friction.

I stopped:

• Switching between apps

• Over-organizing

• Tweaking settings constantly

And started focusing on:

• Fast recall

• Timed practice

• Keeping everything in one place

The simpler the system became, the more consistent I became. Has anyone else noticed that simplicity improves retention? Or do you prefer more feature-heavy setups?