How to Focus Like a Genius
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2023
- In this video I talk about how you can learn to improve your focus and focus like a genius. I give several tips that you can help you. Do you have any advice for people? If so, please leave a comment below.
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1. Set goals + deadlines (study shorter = more focus, increase as you get more experience)
2. Organize your thoughts
3. Find a quiet place
4. eliminate distractions
5. Taking breaks (day off)
6. Reward yourself
Actually instead of rewarding yourself you should learn to enjoy the hard thing.
@@sleeuth I would say learn to give yourself appropriate rewards, being a stoic automaton is a bit unrealistic. Humans need rest and relaxation to get better, and we also need incentives, I would compare it to working out. Willpower will only get you so far and can really grind people down by only relying on it. I will end with saying perfect free will is a bit of an illusion, subconscious/ unconscious actions, thoughts and feelings rule all humans if not as much as our conscious "free will" brain, then more. Carl Sagan, Sam Harris and I guess Noam Chomsky do a great job explaining to us layman the current and best science on how the human brain works and how you can reasonably "hack" it.
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@@sleeuthbelieve it or not, you are weaker if you can’t reward yourself for doing good things. You can trick your mind into enjoying hard things by rewarding it when you accomplish a difficult task. You give it positive reinforcement when it does something good. This will lead to a desire to perform similarly difficult actions. If there’s no incentive, your brain will understand soon enough that this behavior is pointless and you will burn out.
my tip is actually listen to the whole video to train your ability to focus, if you lose focus, pause and then play when you regain focus
No joke but 10 minutes of meditation daily is a nice booster for focus when studying.
Oh definitely, meditation is so powerful! I do it sometimes but not enough. Thanks for this comment my friend;)
I meditate daily for 8 hours
@@namandeepekka5623 8 hours??? How do you do that? I sleep for 8 hours.
But as a beginner meditation for 10 minutes is a very challenging thing ...but thanks
idk why but most of the time meditation drains my energy. i become more tired after 10-20min session. kinda desperate tbh
Back when I was a humanities student, I had one professor who taught us the best trick ever for focusing. While you’re reading whatever it is you’re studying, pretend you are the one who is going to make up the final exam test. You’re the one who will decide what questions to ask, what problems to use. It’s amazing! This is like a switch that makes your brain see things in a different, super analytical way. I use it all the time and it really works.
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that works for tests but that's a sad way to be learning
@@evanshlom1 No, it isn’t sad at all! It was the easiest way to learn that I ever came across. I still admire that professor for telling us all this bit of magic.
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People spend watching Korean girls making study vlog in which they 80 % time eat and go cafe to try different foods. People who watch this king of video waste there time but this genius CZcamsr give some really good advice and tricks for students
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I didn’t think I was academically smart growing up so I didn’t really apply myself. This channel helps me break that belief and gives useful tips to reaching my full potential. Thanks sorcerer!
Math Sorcerer, I was never good at math, and now I'm in advanced placement. I find your videos very inspiring. Thank you.
What is advanced placement ?
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Este se ha convertido en mi canal favorito para practicar inglés y para aprender sobre temas útiles para la vida diaria.
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When I study I like to use noise canceling headphones. Sony makes some great noise canceling headphones with physical blocking too, but there are many options. I put mine on and will listen to brown noise or classical music and it cancels out quite a bit of noise in a bustling coffee shop. Libraries are also great places to go as many have private study rooms you can reserve for free typically for an hour at a time.
This gigachad is so focused that it doesn't even blink
This is becoming my favorite channel
Thank you so much!
You give good pieces of advice! Thanks!
Thank you!!
Welcome to the club, buddy
@@TheMathSorcerer You are the best! Your videos are so helpful.
These new thumbnails are a gamechanger Sorcerer
I cant thank you enough for making these videos. It's nice to feel someone care for you especially in this busy world.
I really like your recent content, I think the biggest issue that comes with learning maths is the mental barriers that you help us break through. Thank you
Deep work
1. Set goals + deadlines (study shorter = more focus, increase as you get more experience)
2. Organize your thoughts
3. Find a quiet place
4. eliminate distractions
5. Taking breaks (day off)
6. Reward yourself
Thank you. The is an outstanding checklist to develop focus. I have executive function and impulse control problems so having this list in front of me when I sit down to a task is super helpful.
Great video! I actually took down notes watching this video because it was so informative. My problem is definitely distraction and organizing my thoughts, but I'm working on it. Have a great day 😀
Your structure for presentation and talking reminds me heavily of the best characteristics that Patrick Winston highlights in effective speakers. Thank you, MathSorcerer for encouraging me, and countless other aspiring or established mathematicians/learners to be our best selves :’)
Dude from the soul… you genuinely motivate me and give me the spirit to get better and get smarter.
I appreciate the videos you make ✊🏽
I totally agree focus on what you decide to focus on, so what you focus on will come to fruition. The question is: How much time did I use the word focus? How many words are contain between the word focus used in the sentence? What is the ratio of the word focus, to the supporting words? This one for the curious child to ponder. I ask the ones ones when they come around me questions of this sort.
Sir, Thanks a lot for your useful suggestions. I will always remember your advices and try to abide by them . Thank you very much
You are just LOVE. For all the students out there struggling with ther own selves you are the shining light professor. Love from India. Keep up the noble work.
Thanks for the video!
Always appreciate the info & guidance!
Thank you so much!
Keep working your magic, sir🤗
I Just want to thank you, to take your time to makes this videos, you are helping so many people.
I just Obsessed with number 12 so I searched and added some more, thank you for this topic:
7. Prioritize Tasks: Identify the most important tasks and focus on completing them irst before moving on to less important tasks.
8. Use Time Management Techniques: Utilize time management techniques such as the Pomodoro technique or time-blocking to help you stay focused and on task.
9. Exercise Regularly: Regular exercise can help improve focus and concentration, making it easier to stay on task for longer periods of time.
10. Practice Mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness can help you stay present and focused on the task at hand, reducing the impact of distractions and improving overall productivity.
11. Get Enough Sleep: Proper rest is essential for maintaining focus and concentration. Make sure you're getting enough sleep each night to help you stay alert and focused during the day.
12. Stay Hydrated: Dehydration can lead to fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Make sure you're staying hydrated throughout the day by drinking plenty of water.
This is literally such good advice, like it's so obvious but so right
Thank you, man
Very nice! Thank you very much!
Great video thanks!
Thank you 💪🧠
Thanks!!
Thanks for the tips!
I like the point you made about focus being a skill. The more you practice the better you get at it. I love self improvement and this is good motivation for me to keep on trying when I lose focus thank you for the advice.
Thank you for your videos, blessings from Colombia.
Great video! I like the way you motivate people and how humble you are! I remember focusing very intensely twice when I was student. One of them was while taking Abstract Algebra. I ended up studying for about 18 hours and got an 80% which is very rare (The problem I missed was on Automorphisms-no idea at the time) 😁
Thank you for the inspiration and sharing some book titles! 🧡🧡🧡
You proved to be the paragon of focus by keeping your eyes wide open the entire time😳
Was a bit terrifying tbh
I totally agree! Great work btw
Awesome man... .
Thank you so much sir!!!
Fantastic video! Definitely one to revisit. Thank you 🙏
thank you
Good stuff!
Great stuff
thanks, I'll attempt to implement anything from this video.
Great ideas
There is this little and very simple app with a picture of a tomato timer called „focus keeper“. It’s practically a variation of a timer, where you put how long are you ready (or able) to focus on something and then you are having a short break. Breaks are programmed proportional to time you spend on focusing on something. It helps me a lot. Depending on a subject I am studying, my periods of intensive concentration vary, so if I am honest to myself, I can program several such sessions, differently for each subject, according to time available or planned by me for this subject. After three short breaks, there is a longer break. Very simple, even simplistic, but it helps me immensely.
i will use this knowledge to preform better at strategic online games
Great tips. I would just like to add that for me having a direction, a goal when you wake up is really important to act as a fillip for the rest of my day. So, the first thing I do when I wake up is learn a new language for 15-20 mins and learn a computer language for 15-20 mins. By doing this I get a sense of achievement which motivates me to work and focus on other important things that I need to do.
Just found your channel! This is brilliant 😊.
Thank you sir. I have been watching your video for some time now and let me they have really been impactful. all the way from Nairobi, kenya. Thank you
great stuff!
Thank you for making on focus topic so much useful, looking forward to such self development topics
Thank you so much for this comment!!
Thank you for not being like every other self help guro out there. I truly find quality in your content.
You make an excellent point Sorcerer about the place one choosers to study given limited time and other obligations in life.
I personally take short intervals (perhaps 15-20 minutes) throughout the work day, many times in my truck to just dig in and reflect on some topic to get a much better understanding of them. One of my colleagues told me I'm like the conissuer of post-it notes🤣🤓🤔.
Concerning learning a new language, my advice is not to sit down and doing rote memorization. Learn the new language in an in engaging way that has the excitement of the "Self-study" element. I takes quotes that motivate me in English and translate them into Latin (thx Google translate!)
Having started to learn German during Covid ( I wanted to get something good out of the pandemic rather than just all the bad stuff which was going on), I've found that other stuff gets in the way of my self-teach sessions and my German is stagnating. Your tips are enormously helpful in getting my head around psychology of it all and is as important a thing as the thing itself ! Thank you.
Grüße aus Stuttgart
The pandemic was nonsense, but it made Pfizer a lot of money and states had an excuse to ignore their own elections laws.
Ich habe auch Deutsch während COVID gelernt, und ich empfinde Ihrem Gefühl con Stagnation nach. Meiner Meinung nach ist Sprachenlernen so schwierig, weil man so geduldig sein muss. Gib nicht auf!
I think if you tell others what you're learning each day after you've studied, or you rehearse doing so in your head, the information will stick and you'll notice things you might have missed. It also helps you to become conversant with your newfound knowledge. It's also a good way to see if you're just repeating yourself too often and might indicate you should study other topics (or dig deeper).
GM Well defined strategy to focus.
I think theres a relationship between video games and studying and its that they both involve brain power which is why I dont play games as a way of taking a break because ill just be, in a way, "studying" game mechanics or puzzles.
I remember studying Calculus then playing Elden Ring only to get frustrated and guess what? I had to return to studying while frustrated. I was angry-studying lol.
hahahaha good points
thanks sir❤
Wisdom teacher, I love your concentration so much.
Completely true
It's ok to take a break and focus on this video while we figure out how to improve our focus
thankyou sir
I study international law bue this channel its one of the best for learning source
This is so true. I’ve found walking and reading for a couple hours a day and then coding for at least four hours a day has helped me learn and progress at my own personal rate. It’s been very rewarding in so many ways.
Amazing!
Thank you Sir
Most welcome:)
I'm very grateful for these free tips on learning Math, and I'd be lying if I said your stare doesn't put me into flight or fight 😅 Thank you so much for the amazing videos!!!! 💖
#3 & #4) Study at your school or public library. I started doing that when I was in high school.
#5) Take a short walk. I have "Walk" as an out-of-office appointment on my work calendar to compel myself to get some fresh air & sunshine on a regular basis.
OMG such good points, thank you my friend!!!
So focused he doesn't even blink....
Funny you should mention it, I just wound up taking an inadvertent break yesterday and playing video games all day. In hindsight, I was feeling pretty run down. The day off made a huge difference.
I think the lowest hanging fruits are sleep quality and exercise. Recently purchased a jump rope, and doing it for a couple minutes in between work sessions is definitely having a positive effect on my ability to concentrate.
Com certeza um canal riquíssimo em informações, ótimo para aprender a aprender, além de treinar meu inglês.
Um forte abraço do Brasil
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Very good
Taking breaks is good , it makes you feel uncomfortable but when you get back to work, you feel more relaxed and think there's less time to accomplish what's at hand...
Definitely!!
Hello math sorcerer! I have commented in a previous video about Trigonometry (I am a Micro and Molecular Biology major) and I managed to get an A in trigonometry! I am currently in Calculus and I have survived the semester, and aiming for a B.
which calculus?
I always take a dance break during hard study sessions, honestly the best part ;)
I would just say to start something. I was just working and not really doing anything for a while until I decided to read how to books. I took up hobbies and applied my skills to them. I'm not a master. However, I am happy that I have a thirst for learning again. I want to be better, I already look at me from before and feel a sense of accomplishment. I really hope that others find a skill, job, or whatever that exercisez their mind and constantly pushed them
Cool teacher
Yours english, the way you talking, everything clear and understand, make me i ii watching all yours wideo to learn english. Thanks for that english.
You are so very welcome! I am an happy that this video is helping someone ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Superb
I have ADHD and I am studying Computer Science, I am absolutely lost on the math side,( excluding physics) I understand the basics of the concepts I am being taught, but I am absolutely deplorable in exams, exercises etc, I get stuck at some point, I search everywhere how to proceed and then I stumble upon another thing I don't understand (and many times has no clear explanation), then they use another thing which I don't know where it comes from and the cycle goes on and on... and then I get to the exams and I get very bad grades....
Yes sir
Math sorcerer alaways at the top!
All I need to focus, is like 30 seconds of trying to make my eyes as intensely focused as yours while I listen to you speak, and I feel smarter immediately, not even a joke.
A great video with a great set of guidelines, so glad I found this channel.
When I was taking courses I used an hour to read, and take tests. I set my watch, and after that hour is over I stop. The following day I did the same. With exercise I also set the time for an hour. If I was done before the hour then I went on to doing something else. I never watched television for more than an hour. I went online, and read something. It also kept me from being bored.😊
You are a great motivator. Pity I got so old, and hearing this advice. I love mathematics as just merely a skill to brag about. I am still poor and have not achieved much in way of material wealth. I am kinda attracted to Socialism and the notion of not being too rich or too poor. But I do spend some time watching your videos and taking advice on mathematics books and the authors you cite. I hope one day to prove theory of Relativity wrong.
Taking deep breathes every so often really helps me.
Master I never knew you were so cool like that.🤜
IDK if you will see this or not but just wanted to say because of following your advice I have been seeing good impacts in my life and just wanted to say thank you for that. In a few days, I have to appear for the most important exams of my life and the stress and anxiety has been through the roof. Studying alone to cover years' worth of material in a few weeks has been weird. What advice would you give to deal with the stress and anxiety?
awesome tips, but i think quite place is my enemy. I'm always find myself get distracted and loss focus expecally on my bedroom. so i like to put myself where i feel like everyone watching me or just busy place. because when i put myself like that i have nothing else to do and it force me to do the stuff i want to finish or learned. Nice video btw
You are staring straight into my soul🙂
I'd say that if you can visibly see the time you are studying or focusing on something, it makes you aware of how much you are focusing on something. What I mean is that rather than knowing that you studied for a half an hour, it is better to know how many seconds you spent on to crunch in a specific fact. It sort of make the process of studying more efficient too. Because you are trying to save time and you try to increase the reading speed as well. If i am reading a book, i segment the paragraphs to smaller pieces to ensure that i understand it is much as possible. Probably this related to mostly studying rather than focusing.
BTW a great video, sir👍
@@praisezlo i will be honest. I just got to know the name of the method by you. Thank you. I just practiced it without knowing the name😅
@@praisezlo Never thought of this timer technique but I know that it is exactly what I needed to hear right non ! Thanks for your comment brother
I Can't see their comment. What's the name of this particular technique?
@@Farid1773 I do this with almost any task I do that involves me sitting on my desk for prolonged hours at a time. I find it much more effective as compared to just starting and going with the flow and burning out after 40 minutes. Essentially, you hold yourself accountable right after you start that timer, which gives off signals to your brain that it is work time.
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quite difficult in today's rowdy social media era of bombardments from tiktoks, instagrams, twitter, whatsapps, facebooks, emails, etc
Hi Math Sorcerer, I’m a first year physics major and I’ve been starting to lose interest in working for the subject, I know that discipline is more important than motivation but without long term motivation it really starts to get hard… Long story short I think my issue is that we’re required to take pure maths courses such as Real Analysis and I don’t really see the beauty in it… And I was wondering if there was anything you fall back on when you feel aimless.
I love how you punctuate the topic with that intense eye-contact 😂
My studying habit, I always have my memo block (3" x 3") for scribbling rough notes, study diary, pinboards, oversized blank p(approx. 3" x 5"), clock/egg-timer, cups of weak tea and snack.
Some people ruin the pages of their beautiful books with pencils or highlighting pens. Meanwhile, I keep books clean and pristine by using bookmarks with my scribbled notes.
For bookmarks, I take blank paper slips of A5 size or smaller and upon them, I write summaries, glossaries, examples of math problems & solutions, task lists, etc. Thereafter, I insert bookmarks inside vital pages. Years later, I can sell old books that look clean & saleable; alternatively, I donate them to local libraries or give away as gifts.
Your study sessions sound so exciting! I also use little memo pads and other things. Fun times:)
He doesn’t blink!
I think that it is very important to try and study every day at least for 30 minutes just so you create a habit. the analogy with the gym is really good so maybe study 4 days a week, and take a break on the other days but before you get to that point and you are dedicated I think every day 30 minutes at least is really good just to get the ball rolling.