Category: Accelerated learning
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Gym Progress Tracking: Why Paper Beats Apps
I’ve been going to the gym consistently for years. Three times a week, rarely missing a session, feeling like I was putting in the work. But the truth was that my progress was rubbish. I was stronger than when I started, but not to the level I should have achieved with that level of consistency.…
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Vacation and Productivity: Lessons from Marrakech
Introduction We’re waiting for the train to Gardermoen Airport. The Oslo sky is autumn blue, warm enough for just a light wool jumper. I can’t quite believe that this afternoon we’ll be in 30-degree heat in the bustling medina of Marrakech. I’m mentally reviewing my packing list, but not the usual holiday checklist. I’m thinking…
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900 Days of Duolingo Norwegian: Was It Worth It?
As I celebrate my 900-day streak learning Norwegian on Duolingo, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on whether this daily habit has actually improved my language skills. After living in Norway for two years and using Norwegian regularly in my daily life, I can offer some perspective on the app’s effectiveness as part…
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The Best Deals for Audiobooks: Spotify, Audible, and Storytel Compared
Recently, Spotify started offering audiobooks in the EU. This got me into reading audiobooks. Pretty soon, I was through my 15-hour monthly limit. And this made me wonder. What is the best platform for audiobooks?
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Staying Motivated By Setting Defaults
My go-to productivity mantra, “Convenience before discipline,” comes from guru Tim Ferriss. People who get a lot done aren’t necessarily more disciplined; they just have a system making the easy option the right one. Think party snacks: even when not hungry, we grab them because they’re right there. Flip that—prep healthy snacks, ditch the junk.…
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From Voice Notes to Research Proposal: How to Craft Research Topics with Ease
Coming up with a research question can be a challenging process. The fear of not knowing where to start is a common hurdle. In this post, I will describe a creative and enjoyable process to formulate research topics.
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AI Tools for Knowledge Workers: Enhancing Research, Analysis, and Writing
This blog post focuses on leveraging AI to enhance data analysis, streamline workflow management, facilitate efficient research synthesis, and optimize report writing. Exploring specific AI tools, techniques, and applications tailored to social scientists in these domains.