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In the world of smartphones, instant internet access and on-demand documentaries, studying should be easier than ever. Yet all this background noise can make us unfocused and inefficient learners.So how can you cut through the distractions and get back to productive, rewarding learning? Four little words: Think like a Ninja.Paralysed by procrastination? Harness some Ninja Focus to get things started. Overwhelmed by exam nerves? You need some Zen-like Calm to turn those butterflies into steely focus. Surrounded by too many scrappy notes and unfinished to-do lists? Get Weapon-savvy with the latest organizational technology.With nine Ninja techniques to learn, there is a solution here for everyone who wants to learn better - and they don't involve giving up the rest of your life.Written by one of the world's foremost productivity experts, How to be a Study Ninja is a fun, accessible and practical guide on how to get the most out of your studying and love the quest for knowledge again.
List of contents
1. The Way of the Knowledge Ninja
2. Getting Organized
- Scaffolding, Second Brains and regular Ninja rituals
3. Mastering Ninja Balance
- How to manage yourself, the science of making better decisions and how to hack your brain
4. How You Learn
- What kind of learner are you?
5. General Study
- Learning day by day
6. Writing
- Writing like a twerp and why thinking about sex helps
you write essays
7. Memory techniques
- How to remember things like a world memory champion
and why the Spice Girls can help you pass your exams
8. Exams
- How to survive them and why you should ignore
the lizard that wants you to fail
9. Procrastination
- Understanding it, starting and keeping the momentumgoing
10. Curiosity and Childishness
- Never mind about the answers, how about asking
better questions?
Thank yous
References and further reading
About the author
Graham Allcott is the author of How to be a Productivity Ninja and the founder of Think Productive, one of the world's leading productivity training companies. Think Productive's diverse list of clients includes eBay, the British Library and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Summary
Struggling with your studies? Overwhelmed by your reading list? Paralysed by procrastination? It’s time to think like a Ninja!
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'Inspirational and encouraging'
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'A great read for any student.' The Sun
