Hey everyone, Happy Easter! I’ve been in a bit of a productivity rut recently. I have been slightly sick, quite busy and a bit behind on many different projects, meaning that I have felt quite overwhelmed. While preventing burnout is one of my core mantras, it’s sometimes inevitable that this happens. When it does, I think journaling is one of the most powerful techniques to help you escape a slump. I’ll explain why in this newsletter 👇 This morning, I sat down and decided that I needed to do...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hey everyone! Recently, I embarked on a free trial of WHOOP. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a fitness wearable that tracks your heart rate, sleep and “strain” (a metric of how hard your body has been working). Overall, it’s supposed to help you become healthier by encouraging good sleeping habits and motivating you to hit personalised exercise targets. I’ve been using it for approximately two weeks, and I’ve found it to be a really enjoyable experience. That being said, I’m deciding to...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Hey everyone! Two nights ago, I was at a party, hunched over my computer at 1:30am in the morning working on some YouTube thumbnails. I was a few (fun) beverages in, and I wasn't sure if the work I was doing was productive, but I was doing it nonetheless. Here's the proof So why was I working on thumbnails at 1:30am? A couple of weeks ago, I went to an entrepreneur mixer (I know, very fancy) with some young professionals working in Melbourne. One of the icebreakers involved discussing the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey everyone! It’s Emil, and I’m back! It’s been a while since my last email (31st December 2023, to be exact 😅), but I’ve been working on some exciting things behind the scenes! If these emails aren’t for you anymore, feel free to unsubscribe at the bottom - I’d rather not clutter your inbox 🙂 There’s one thing I want to share with you in this email - the power of consistency. I know, it’s a bit ironic considering I’m coming back from a year long hiatus, but hear me out. I’m now a final year...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi everyone, Happy New Year! I hope that this year has been kind to you, and that 2024 brings happiness and success to you all. For me, the end of the year has always been a time for introspection. I like to reflect on the progress I’ve made and plan ahead for the year to come. The holiday season usually has a nice mix of free time and sentimentality that allows for reflection to flow smoothly. That being said, it’s very easy for us to make well intentioned, actionable plans for the year to...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
Hey everyone, I just finished my third year of medical school and I’ve realised that so many of my studying mistakes could have been prevented. Over the last three years I’ve discovered several strategies that would have saved me hours of time, effort and more importantly, my sanity. Today, I’ll try to share as many of these game-changers with you as possible. So, let’s discuss: The strategies that you can apply before class that will save you hours of time How you can consolidate learning...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hi everyone! A couple of days ago I was sitting at my desk, starting at my calendar and seeing it completely full with commitments that had seemingly piled up out of nowhere. When I’m faced with situations like this, time spent studying is usually the first to disappear from my calendar. Inevitably, I want to compensate for this loss, and I find myself thinking that I need to “try a bit harder” to stay on track. I’m sure that every student has wondered what would happen if they spent more...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hey everyone, You may have noticed that I haven’t published on my YouTube channel in almost 2 months, and the reason for this is that I’m leaving my channel behind. Before you start uncontrollably weeping and telling your parents, don’t worry - I’m not done with making YouTube videos. In fact, I’ve decided to start a new channel! Now you might be confused - my old channel has just hit 10,000 subscribers (insane!!) and has been going strong for a while, but there are a few reasons for my...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hi everyone! One of the most effective studying improvements that students can make is implementing a solid revision schedule. Many students are familiar with the concept of revising, but often don’t have a proper system that allows them to remember content. In this newsletter we’ll discuss: Why a revision system is the key to strong exam performance. The three pillars of a revision system How to implement a simple revision system to your studying 1. Why should I care about revision anyway?...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read