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As an educational sciences student I LOVE that you always talk about the theory behind your tips. I believe the goal of learning about learning should not be to just get better grades or become more productive, but to learn more about yourself, how you function, and how to work with that in whatever situation possible. Great content as always!

@badsanta7356

2 жыл бұрын

Like a manual to your brain

@liambathard2094

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

My antidote to procrastination : "I'm in a better position to do the task right now than I'd be tomorrow, or a day before deadline." Creates a feeling of being at advantage at present and a fear of losing that. If you think about this for a minute or two, the resistance to start working will atleast be broken and the ease of sustaining a longer work time will increase due to endorphins released after the intial recall of being at advantage right now as compared to your future self. XD

@LinhLinh-fn1tu

2 жыл бұрын

it's helpful thank uu

@Jha9124

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing... it's helpful...😊

@MonsterMan-xp1wd

2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense

@uzumakinaruto9438

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I broke the 69!

@CantHurtme-mb4fe

Жыл бұрын

Bro, You JUST fkn NAILED IT!

Loving this style Justin, and the animations! Intrinsic motivation originating from identity has always been huge for me ever since reading Atomic Habits. Instead of saying "I am trying to quit smoking," I say "I am not a smoker." Instead of thinking "I am trying to get better grades," I say "I am a straight A student." I create my identity with my actions, everything I do is aligned with what a "straight A student" would do, and needing motivation becomes almost irrelevant.

@sampathkgopisetty5893

2 жыл бұрын

Yo, it's Cajun Koi Hello I watch ya'll on youtube too

1. Low of motivation is a symptom of doing something you don’t have an inherent interest in. How can I change my process to make this task more interesting? 2. Identity - to one of a learner 3. Process - enjoy the process of learning. Change one small thing in the right change. 4. Break the cycle of motivation and no motivation by addressing root cause of lack of motivation -> intrinsic focus -> interest of process and identity Write down distractions, pre-study 15mins, find connections between things, process things before writing notes

This is so incredibly interesting because you bring up stuff I relate to from stumbling upon it myself but with more "meat on the bones" why it is so. One way I motivate myself is new years resolutions where I pick that 1 thing I want to learn the upcoming year and it gives a deadline to complete the challenge like a limited time side quest. This year is the year of the tiger so I decided to learn how to draw tigers this year and I am so motivated lately that I started sketching when the urge woke me up at 4am this morning. Same happens with language learning as well. Most people remember language learning from school as the most tedious boring thing ever, especially grammar, but I am having so much fun with it that I study every day because it feels like a great book I can't wait to find out what happens next. It feels like an exciting exploration game where each little key you find unlocks new things. People say I'm so disciplined but I'm not, I'm engaged and interested. ^^

Great video! As are the two other videos I watched from your channel. Your work is very much appreciated. I would say the thing that demotivates me (if I even try to study before a test to begin with) is that I want to write super extensive super detailed notes and know all the details and do all the further reading. This, especially the note taking, is sooo draining and time consuming that it completely demotivates me to start. But since i want to perfect my studying, and really in all things in life i have this attitude of either i do it at a 100% or not even bother, in my mind this is how I do it. I’m also diagnosed with ADHD, so that coupled with being a perfectionist has left me in a mess, where the acceptable version of studying is unattainable and as a result has made me unable to study at allll all throughout my law degree, which led to anxiety and depression. I will definitely be applying the things you talk about while studying for the bar. Thank you for the videos!

This was such an interesting video! In one of my pedagogy classes, we talked a lot about how students tend to have intrinsic (but trainable) traits which correlate with performance like self-efficacy, self-regulation, and a sense of an inner locus of control while other traits like motivation acted as buffers to maintain student performance. I personally thought that there was a very fascinating relationship motivation, hope, and a track record of personal achievement to cement the ideas the student had around their identity and therefore their sense of their ability to perform (in class defined as self-efficacy). It's so cool that you providing such interesting and detailed resources covering this material.

I think this format does not make much of a difference because you either way talk about the content you wanna talk about. What I really like to see again are your study videos in which you take us with you on the road of learning. I always enjoyed it even if the topic didn't matter to me because seeing you and explaining what you do when you learn while learning gave me the most insights and helped me tremendously with my studying. So if I had a wish it would be more of the videos in which you study and explain how you conquer the topic. Thanks for reading

I love the format of your videos precisely because it's not just what to do but why it should work. I think there maybe some future in this kind of podcast type format. I however see as more complimentary than a primary way of presenting content. The reason why I see it this way is the questions coming from other presenters doesn't seem to be adding much value if they don't present their own point of view. It seems this could have been easily listed as an agenda. Still let this not take away from the content itself, I loved it! Especially the idea of moving motivation from being task driven to process driven, if you can find a way to make the very process of learning fun, it doesn't matter what you need to learn. Antony Metiveir has some really interesting ideas here as well. Thanks again for this great content Dr.

This is one of the best channels I have ever stumbled on. Thank you so much.

Thanks a lot for this video, Justin. It came just in time for me!

Competition can be a good motivator for some people. Working with a group toward a goal also motivates most people if everyone is included in the process.

Really great teaching that goes in depth to explain what motivation is and the different sources of motivation. WITHOUT that understanding, one cannot discern what to do. Thank you, very interesting, to the point and clear!.

Love this video format. I've been starting to use new study techniques thanks to your videos. One of the best youtubers!

@JustinSung

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're finding it helpful!

Could you make a short video telling us about Remnote ? Which is (Anki + Notion = Remnote) Edit : the ceo of the app is in the comments 😂

@SimGunther

2 жыл бұрын

Like with any flash card system, Remnote is only as powerful as its use. Making cards on topics that were already beaten into your head is a waste of time and energy. The best thing you can do is use the cards to guide further study and research using external resources to better understand and personally connect with the topics they're struggling with until it "just sticks."

@bakeral-sheyab546

2 жыл бұрын

Does it means that relying on remnote is a waste of time 🥲🥲🥲???

@SimGunther

2 жыл бұрын

@@bakeral-sheyab546 It can be a great tool when you summarize the material in your own words and are able to make connections between different notes reliably to answer the kind of exam questions Justin talked about in the USMLE step 1 video. Keep in mind if your class focuses more on pure recall, remnote and anki are great tools in this regard, but if it's more so related to concepts, use remnote as a resource to create tables on different topics and make sure you teach someone else the concepts in your own words in the style of "explain it to me like I'm 5." Just don't lose the forest for the trees and please gather a collective understanding for how different subgroups of knowledge relate/contrast with one another.

@bakeral-sheyab546

2 жыл бұрын

@@SimGunther Have you previously registered for Justin's course?

That's a very eye opening video! Instead of filling our brain with external motivation, we should dig dipper and find our own source of motivation. If anything blocking it, we can ask question- why am I not enjoying studying? What is particularly demotivating me? Detecting and then removing it will help a lot. Thank you, Dr. Sung. You always have great learning advices.

@Douglas_Gillette

2 жыл бұрын

The small tedious and seemingly inconsequential tasks that add up to something great are usually lame and boring. The opposite of engaging and fun. How can we be incentivized to do these tasks??

Innovative format. Even with the course this video seems good and meaningful.

That some real g advice, thank you!

I like the interview type style and angling, it brings out a level of diversity from all parties and gives us (the viewer) a stronger more holistic understanding overall

@JustinSung

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the insight, thanks for the feedback

@nursse1

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinSung I've been following your channel for quite some time and find it like a gold mine. Binge watching your videos. Hope you have a video about solely learning a Language, I'm currently learning German Nursing and it's so hard. - Love from a Filipino from Germany

In my oppinion it's grat that you also cover the theory in youre videos. If someone would just tell me what is the best way of learning is without telling me why, i would question it the entire video. By explayning the theory you can understand the whole topic and the suggested techinque way better.

Keep up the excellent work. You'll get used to all these trolls that camp around the KZread algorithm.

Justin,Your all techniques are very very helpful.please,make a video on,how we approach to solve the critical problems of physics or math like subjests

Hey Justin, I've recently been going down the rabbit hole of how to study better and I've watched heaps of your content so far. I'm a first-time mum of a beautiful 3-month-old boy, and I'm still studying my Bachelor in Clinical Nutrition. I have the goal to eventually move on to my Masters in Dietetics (that's the dream). I have signed up to be a part of your next intake of the iCanStudy course and I am so excited. I was hoping you might be able to address how parents can navigate their way through study? You address high schoolers through to professionals, but I would love it if you could give some thought on how to help parents who are constantly short on time and deal with many many interruptions. Keeping in mind that family always has to be priority number one, how do you make school priority number two but keep up your grades and continue to succeed? Thanks so much :)

thank you for your content!

I like this new format, great video. I want to know how I can begin make mind maps.

Hi! Justin! Could you please also make a video on advanced mind mapping vs Busan mind mapping the difference? Is it necessary for a mind map to follow a certain format, eg. Start from centre?

Thank you so much

thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I think long videos are better for understanding it and also put it into practice. I'm wondering if there's some way to deal better with demotivator factors and not letting those things stop us from doing our work and study. for example, for me, one factor is living on my parents house where they constantly argue it affects me a lot and makes me anxious cos I can't change their behavior

Great video!

Jim Kwik uses a formula motivation = e*p*s^3. e=energy p=purpose s1=small s2=simple s3=steps You need all it to be motivated. If you have have a method, small simple steps and a purpose but no energy you're not going to be motivated. If you don't have a purpose or a why you won't be motivated Sometimes tasks seem overwhelming so having small simple steps make it more manageable.

Loving the new Format!

@JustinSung

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback!

Wow very nice perspective

Amazing video

Please keep this 2 videos in a month routine consistent.

Sir, you are the GOAT

Hey Justin, I was wondering if I had to read through your sources and material about the content of your videos to get the best level of learning. I mean I assume working through the material by oneself requires more cognitive load. What’s your opinion on that ?

Thank you for the video and thank you to the participants for putting themselves out there and asking their questions. Could you do a deep dive video on these intrinsic motivational sources (identity, activity, etc). I find the idea very thoughtful and compelling but don’t fully understand yet. Apologies if you already have done such a deep dive in a previous video or in your program. Thanks again!

As someone with Dsylexia and ADHD, I'm very interested in this topic.

@twoLETSplay

2 жыл бұрын

don't be afraid to switch what you are doing every 30 minutes, the variety can really work well with your adhd mind and you'll come back to the first thing soon anyway, if you are interested in it, if i may give you that tip

Let us know what you think of the new format! Also, do let us know what other topics you want covered by leaving a reply to this comment. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 What do most students get wrong about motivation? 2:57 What do you do about subjects you're not interested in? 8:54 Motivation is not the issue 9:25 What do you do when you have zero motivation? 11:40 Problem with most study tips 13:56 Will a tip actually work? 15:17 The small list of tips that actually work 17:20 Ultimate advice on motivation

@maddson2088

2 жыл бұрын

This new format is nice!

@ron-he3pk

2 жыл бұрын

i like the new format! kinda doesnt matter to me bc i just listen to ur vids like a podcast whilst i draw but hey its cool nonetheless. one tiny thing i'd mention is to have the students talk more n engage more? it looks like theyre following a script-doesnt rlly matter tho LMAO. gonna share this w my friends, theyre prob sick of me being such a fan but who cares they need it anyways

@neyaneya5554

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy the new format, the little animations and such. But the sounds are quite distracting, at lower volume it feels louder than speech. The low frequencies are also pretty high on the swoosh sound sometimes.

@tentacles_and_books

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like there's too much different animations. A part of the text is typed and another flies in. Why? That's a bit distracting from the mind maps themselves. Also, those sounds are distracting. But apart from that - you've nailed the graphic aspect of the videos, I love those mind maps (:

@oliviamou60

Жыл бұрын

I’m actually demotivated right now to even learn because I want to binge watch a show…tips??

Love most of your content it's so detail on theories so I can understand it. This is random question but what do you think about ADD (ADHD) spectrum? Do you think it does exist and affect the study behaviour, or it's just a "nutritional" issue? Please make videos about this topic. Thank youuuuu!

@projotce

Жыл бұрын

On his website he treats ADHD as a real and valid processing disorder and neurotype which would make sense as he is a medical doctor and ADHD is generally accepted as medical fact.

@krystalgomez2300

Жыл бұрын

Its is legit tbh. And I recommend a channel called how to ADHD for knowing more about it

Great video! sorry I can't help but mention- you give me professor from money heist Korea vibes 🤣

Love you bro for being here for us🥲🥲🥲

Damnnnnnnnnnnnn that was very relative with me like everything. I know i Dont wrong but I know something is something

NOTES - Create systems of working and productivity that are not dependent on motivation - Think about the aspect of studying you don't enjoy and try to change it. - Motivation is a sympton of yout studying process. - Don't base your strudy process on tips, but in a structural plan theoretically correct. - If it's really easy to do, it's problably not going to do great difference - Isolate your problem of demotivation

So how do you make the process more enjoyable?

I'm watching your vedios for long time. Those are really helpful. I'm a medical student and my native language is not English. But I learn medicine in English. Although I study well and understand many things I have trouble putting those into words when answering questions. I can't express the things that I wanted in paper although they are in my head. What should I do? Can you please help?

Hello, It does not have a relation to the topic of the video, What should I do if I have contact with the information for first time only in class? For me is not possible to know what the professor will teach in his next class.

Hmmm... So what are the things that people can utilize to make learning process more enjoyable on the things that they'd choose to study? I have an example- I've been "procrastinating" (or rather not even having real intentions on studying) for the driver's license. Most of my life I'd get by, I was never into the cars and all. It became a thing where I'd say "I don't really need to, things are close and sometimes if I need to go somewhere, I'd just take a taxi". And when I go to learn it, it feels hard in a sense that it's a book, everything is static and there are lots of rules to learn in isolation, so to speak. Lots of facts/sentences. So, the topic isn't something inherently interesting to me, and I don't really feel the need to do so (although I know it'd improve my life quality), and the way that I know how to study this is very dry (reading a book on the rules and just repetition so that it sticks to the head). Very boring and even quite hard. How can I approach it differently? Maybe there are ways of learning this kind of topic better so that it becomes actually engaging and interesting?

I never mastered English in school,so I got motivated to study it recently. I studied for a couple of weeks and was excited at first,but then I lost my motivation again. I can't seem to keep my motivation. I can't even get motivated to read books.

Wow justin thank you very much can you please a video about how to study effectvly and efficienctly while we are diagnosed by ADHD

@twoLETSplay

2 жыл бұрын

not 100% perfect but check out "your ADHD can actually be an advantage" by healthygamer (i think dr k is in a very similar vein with his explanations/philisophy of understanding)

@roba2824

2 жыл бұрын

@@twoLETSplay ok twoletsplsy tnxs what about are you also diagnosed by ADHD or did you accidentally founded the video and if you did what kind of was it ?

@twoLETSplay

2 жыл бұрын

@@roba2824 not me, but a friend of mine. i'm suspecting i have adhd too but have no diagnosis yet. When i was lazier it was easier to watch youtube videos than to read books and it got me started understanding myself, he has a lot of videos about adhd, anxiety and depression and also specific topics.

@roba2824

2 жыл бұрын

@@twoLETSplay ok man tnxs for your help and I wish you and your friend heal without pain

@twoLETSplay

2 жыл бұрын

@@roba2824 you too! have a great day.

knowing what u want from what u learn........when i wanna build a code i can lazer foucs for hours try solve it bugs..... but writing essays or researching some topics im not very invested in is torture..... when u do the thing that is useful engaging and fun for u.... u dont need motivation at all

You said that we supposed to conserve our willpower as much as possible but how do we actually increase it? Is it like a muscle that when you use it consistently it actually builds up? Should we conserve it or train it?

@cerbahsamir5119

2 жыл бұрын

Good question

@braumski2

2 жыл бұрын

Willpower is something more static, and it resets when you sleep. The further the day goes on, the less willpower you have. It's the reason why a lot of tech CEOs wear the same clothes everyday. If they wear the same clothes everyday, its one less decision they have to make. Every time you make a decision, or have to force yourself to do something, your willpower 'battery' depletes. Designing our environment to align with what we need to do, whether it is studying or eating healthy, will allow us to not need to use willpower to avoid things that we impulsively want to do in the moment. For example, it's much easier to not buy unhealthy food at the grocery store, rather than avoiding eating it once it is in your house. Also, if you don't even own a gaming console at all, it's much easier to get to your studies because your environment is rather boring and the best stimulation you have is your studies. You should not wish for a stronger willpower, design and environment that doesn't require you to use willpower at all. Which honestly goes counter intuitive to the quote "Don't wish for an easier life, wish to be stronger." Making it easy for yourself has worked for me.

Hello, Dr Sung! Thanks for the tips! I do have one question: How can this be applied to non-learning aspects of life. To elaborate specifics: I am currently recovering from some rather *massive* depression issues, my house has been a pigsty for as long as I can remember and I cannot for the life of me get it in order (been actively trying for 3+ years). I cannot focus on *any* task, unless it is interesting or I have a figurative gun to my head. Every online questionnaire tells me ADHD is likely present and severe, but in my country it does not exist as a diagnosis in adults, so local professional help/therapy/medication are out of the question. I have had great success, implementing your learning techniques (because I was able to understand the fundamentals behind them) over the past year or so and I would love it if you can give any pointer whatsoever on how to translate that skillset to getting personal life affairs in order as well. o7

@AmbiCahira

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I relate to your situation so I thought I would give you a few tips. Number 1 break it down into much smaller sections so clear 1 desk surface or clean the sink or toilet or some other small 1 thing that feels achievable so that you can see progress and results with less efforts. Instead of cleaning an entire room or entire house it's just a small section, any progress will look better and create motivation from seeing the improvement. 2. Use cleaning products that smells nice so you feel motivated to try it out! 3. Reward yourself. Allow a few squares of chocolate when the oven sparkles or something but give yourself rewards for succeeding! 4. Don't be hard on yourself. If your neighbor, family member or best friend had the same day as you with the same results what would you tell them? You'd say you tried your best and I'm proud of you for trying! There's always a new day tomorrow. Don't treat yourself worse than you would treat another human being. If you would feel forgiveness to another human then give yourself the same compassion if the day is a rough one. You've got this. 💜

@Dank_Lulu

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmbiCahira Exactly the type of answer I was looking for - it shows how to break things down to the specifics and why certain actions are important. That's a big phat thanks from me!

@ashley_smith

2 жыл бұрын

When my place is a mess I like to make a I Have Done It list. I have paper, pen, and me. I close my eyes, open them, and the first thing I see I pick up. Then I find a place to put that thing. Then I write down that I need to move it. Then I cross off that I've moved it. The only thing my list has is things I've already done. The list cannot overwhelm me. The list is only positive. The list only shows the best of me. And I want that list to be long. So I keep cleaning.

Mohamed Ali is cool apparently

Good

Hey Justin, I am from India and want to buy your course, but I dont have USD/AUD/GBP account and can pay only in INR. Is there any way to do so?

@ThriveUp1

Жыл бұрын

you can convert your ruppees into euro or USD via a bank or exchange. Then you can pay with those.

So how do you design an interesting way of learning without it being just another approach to repetition?

i cant follow anything you say (not personal) becuase i my brain will NOT let me move fwd until i know I'm going in the right direction. i dont know how or who or where to get help from. these videos used to help me but my mental sickness is worstening everyday.

@twoLETSplay

2 жыл бұрын

therapy? what justin said in regards to "what stops your motivation" could also be psychological. if you want some videos without a big commitment i'd check out healthygamer (i'd say his explaining is similar to Justin). Short tip: Think about starting (don't actually start) and see what feelings/thoughts come up and write them down. Then try to work from there. If nothing comes up, actually sit and actually try to start and observe your thoughts/emotions. Good luck!

" 'Ugh, I have to play this game for one more hour and then I can finally get to studying!' No one ever says that." 😶Raid team members shifting in their seats uncomfortably...

Motivation also has something to do with dopamine. So if you're suffering from a chronical illness like me it is literally a byproduct of the medicine I am taking: lack of dopamine aka motivation. It's not always that easy, sadly. I used to be extremely studious and now my lack of motivation is causing me a lot of trouble personally. I want to try harder, but there's like an invisible wall blocking me. I still try nevertheless.

I'll never be rich either. I'll probably never get a job again becuase of how embarrased and ashamed i am. i apprexiated ur videos so much i hope you have a good summer

Aren't games just an external motivator of a different kind ? it hits the dopamine , food or coffee ? Poster plays onto an identity , core ideal or a very important experience of ours to achieve that surge in chemical response.

@jessicaveeno

2 жыл бұрын

If something's fun, it counts as internal motivation. For games to be fully external, people would have to dread the gaming process itself and only want the reward. But then again internal & external motivation can be mixed. It's not a dichotomy.

Sounds like you read the book Atomic Habits

BEDS-M is the ultimate strat

how to stop forgetting to ue these processes

Please make a video on, How to be better solver to advanced question of Maths and Physics for competitive examination. How to improve it if someone is poor in problem solving. Gives us a roadmap on how to we study that.

Good video, but I think any contemporary discussion of motivation is incomplete without OPTIMAL theory. I'm surprised you haven't looked into it or talked about it yet

7:14 learning is enjoyable

18:19 hahaha this is so funny when he says actually about 20 times when you actually use the… actually

8:59 i watch in huberman podcast that we can get motivation from process

@tarunarachmad3976

11 ай бұрын

study technique : elaboration, self explanation, retrieval practice.

@tarunarachmad3976

8 ай бұрын

17:20 low dopamine, depression, procrastination, distraction, social media

lol I'm always motivated, just not for the things I know I need to do

@spichvoleak119

Жыл бұрын

lol

bro all i want is to know how to switch from having a talent for drawing to having a talent for learning fast asf bruh.

Bro, I found your channel few days back , your videos are super helpful .. But just one suggestion, can you cut down on the size of video?

7:20

First comment , iam so cool

its not clear from the begining. thats why i sttuggle

15:17 these tips are great

Mrs Sophia is legit and her method works like magic I keep on earning every week with her new strategy

@douglasmorin7061

2 жыл бұрын

She helped me recover what I lost trying to trade my self

@douglasmorin7061

2 жыл бұрын

I think she is the best broker I ever seen

@Springsteen002

2 жыл бұрын

Who's this professional everyone is talking about I always see her post on top comment on every KZread video I watched

@Springsteen002

2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm interested how can I get in touch with Mrs Sophia

@natashascornell6762

2 жыл бұрын

I remember friends calling me crazy when I started but now I shut up them with my four figure weekly returned

People don’t realise the importance of theories, they just want quick fixes. Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.

i want to watch this video but you told us a year ago not to watch videos on motivation!! lol

@ShivamSharma-5622

2 жыл бұрын

He meant videos about extrinsic motivation that tell you to 'just do it'. Here he is talking ABOUT motivation. Alright, mid way through my comment I realised you probably knew all this. 💀

@JustinSung

2 жыл бұрын

Haha glad to see you've stuck around for a while ;)

*Laughs* in adhd and depression

You are promoting your study techniques as panacea from burning out to motivation and everything else..

please using man for interviewer, i am a man from indonesia and i am muslim

Why does Justin Sung pretend to be a psychologist? If he's so good at motivating people, then he should help more people who commit suicide. Draw them a nice little graph and all done.

@ShivamSharma-5622

2 жыл бұрын

He's just trynna help students study better bro. And most teachers have a basic understanding of psychology coz well, they have to learn it in order to be an effective teacher.

@frankbongio

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShivamSharma-5622 He still doesn't know what the hell is he talking about. He's become the thing he said he hated. Another "motivational" video creator that feeds that crack to students. He should just stick with his good lerning and knowledge acquisition methods.

@roberttolito7665

2 жыл бұрын

It's so easy to find internet trolls nowadays. Go away, you sad human. Go work on yourself outside of the internet.

@wali6355

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankbongio and you know what you're talking about?? Shut up mate, watch the video before commenting

@Gu66y453

2 жыл бұрын

Justin is an educational teacher and mostly teaches productivity , time management and efficient study techniques and basically has created a whole system for it

Please get to the point, too much fluff!