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3 Ways to Build a Habit of Learning

1:27 with Craig Dennis

Learning is a marathon, not a sprint. If you make learning a routine part of your week, you set yourself up for success as a student and prepare yourself for a lifetime of learning. In this video, learn 3 ways to turn your studies into a successful habit.

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    Thanks for joining Treehouse, and continuing your lifelong learning journey.

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    If you're like me, you've got a lot of things going on in your life, and

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    it can be difficult to find the time to study.

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    To learn most successfully, we recommend making learning a habit,

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    here are three tips to help you make learning a part of your life.

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    Spread your learning over the week.

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    Trying to cram six hours of study, in on a Sunday afternoon isn't always easy,

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    and it isn't very effective either.

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    Research shows that learning more frequently, but for

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    less time is better than cramming your studies into one long session.

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    To be more successful, spread out your learning time over the week,

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    the more often the better, but three times in a week is great.

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    Set a weekly schedule.

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    Schedule at least three time in the next week for learning,

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    it doesn't have to be a lot of time, 15 to 30 minutes as session is reasonable,

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    spending an hour is great, but don't burn yourself out, you are creating

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    a lifetime commitment to learning, which is a marathon not a sprint.

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    Pause this video, open your calendar, and

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    schedule this week's learning now, make it a habit.

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    Once you've set aside the time to learn,

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    stick to your schedule, the more you make learning a routine part of your life,

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    the easier it will become, and the more natural it will feel.

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    Creating a learning habit is only the first step

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    towards becoming a lifelong learner.

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