How I Only Studied 2 hours a Day in Medical School

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    Learning how to learn is a skill that isn't taught outright. However, through examining the self, optimal learning can be achieved. Learning when the mind is pliable rather than stress is the key to learning. Having a still mind helps people reach optimal learning.
    Dr.K goes over the reasons which allowed him to study only 2 hours a day but still receive high marks.
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  • @HealthyGamerGG
    @HealthyGamerGG  3 роки тому +259

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    • @magiclovelinu7234
      @magiclovelinu7234 10 місяців тому

      They care but not enough to come with real help so its half lie

  • @juiceboxhater1721
    @juiceboxhater1721 4 роки тому +4189

    This is like having shower thoughts outside of the shower.

    • @thatgreenguy244
      @thatgreenguy244 4 роки тому +55

      i feel like i can process information here

    • @markdeaconu1245
      @markdeaconu1245 4 роки тому +297

      Wow, did we just discover thinking?

    • @genius6084
      @genius6084 4 роки тому +28

      I actually feel like I think nothing the whole day it is really weird...

    • @teratoma.
      @teratoma. 4 роки тому +46

      @@markdeaconu1245 this is the best lowkey roast ive read in a long time

    • @ahnrho
      @ahnrho 4 роки тому

      Lol

  • @vladimirfilipovic5845
    @vladimirfilipovic5845 4 роки тому +5329

    At 4:30 he says 4:30

  • @MoosaIslamic
    @MoosaIslamic 4 роки тому +4649

    Key takeaways:
    1. Calm the mind using yoga nidra/meditation.
    2. Plant the subconscious seed, reinforced for a year.
    3. Cover all your material before class, and use class as revision.

    • @perpetuaL524
      @perpetuaL524 4 роки тому +401

      I think that is actually the reason why he did so well, the revision. tons of data shows that its not how long you take to learn or how long you study but how often you revisit it in a certain short period of time.

    • @Digger-Nick
      @Digger-Nick 4 роки тому +232

      Aka self teach because class is pointless.

    • @RamKumar-yi6wn
      @RamKumar-yi6wn 4 роки тому +5

      Mate , yoga nidra is not meditation.

    • @Tsugomi
      @Tsugomi 4 роки тому +13

      Moosa ali how do you know what your gonna be taught in class though? We have a slight difference in system in eu

    • @MoosaIslamic
      @MoosaIslamic 4 роки тому +12

      @@RamKumar-yi6wn Hence the ' / ' 🙄🤔

  • @skidm0
    @skidm0 4 роки тому +3785

    The terms he uses are “Yoga Nidra” and “Sunkalp”, for all those who want to learn more.
    Goodluck!

    • @kevinthai6777
      @kevinthai6777 4 роки тому +10

      I find nothing to sinkalp on UA-cam :(

    • @skidm0
      @skidm0 4 роки тому +106

      @@kevinthai6777 The sunkalpa from what I understand is just something that you want to "anchor" in your mind. It's different for every person.
      Once your mind is calm and at a baseline from yoga nidra, you think of the sunkalp to "plant" deep into your mind.
      It can be something like "I deserve to feel fulfillment" or "I am calm and relaxed". It just depends on what you want to plant into your mind.

    • @cyreekcyreek2329
      @cyreekcyreek2329 4 роки тому +17

      It's Sankalpa

    • @CountingStars333
      @CountingStars333 4 роки тому +2

      @@kevinthai6777 it's Sankalp. I don't know what it means, but I know the word.

    • @chocolateex1907
      @chocolateex1907 4 роки тому

      👌

  • @rhiannn3416
    @rhiannn3416 4 роки тому +742

    3:58 He says, "okay chat, calm down." and almost immediately the chat calms down.
    The power of this man 😂

    • @Yikeo
      @Yikeo 3 роки тому +58

      He's too powerful

  • @obamacheck3567
    @obamacheck3567 4 роки тому +6535

    Lol this guy ain’t shit. I studied for two minutes every day and I was in med, law, and engineering.
    Of course I failed them all horribly, but I still only studied two minutes a day

  • @stoic6475
    @stoic6475 4 роки тому +1638

    6:00 one dude in chat:"all hail this indian jesus"

  • @dragstationvr6028
    @dragstationvr6028 2 роки тому +547

    Notes:
    -Have a calm and clear mind when learning. Distractions while learning will muddy up what was learned in your memory. Doing studying first thing in the morning is a good example
    -Knowledge that was well processed (due to lack of distraction) will become easier to recall
    -Coming to class having already understood the subjects will essentially turn class into a review session, which makes the learning process even better
    -Making it a habit to perform certain meditation practices will increase focus

  • @thefreindlywolf
    @thefreindlywolf 4 роки тому +989

    Super depressed. Just stumbled on this channel, and this guy exudes so much positivity he is amazing.

    • @MauriceGucci
      @MauriceGucci 3 роки тому +54

      hope you’re doing better man!

    • @haxeplays9962
      @haxeplays9962 Рік тому +13

      How are you, man?

    • @oz_jones
      @oz_jones Рік тому +9

      I hope you are doing better now, dude.

    • @_linlin_
      @_linlin_ Рік тому +16

      @@oz_jones I love how people here actually care here ;')

    • @ludwigthedwarf7678
      @ludwigthedwarf7678 Рік тому +7

      @@_linlin_ its great

  • @qwfp
    @qwfp 4 роки тому +3591

    Dr. K.: *asks question*
    Twitch chat:
    "LUL"
    "69"
    "0"
    "monkaS"
    Dr. K.: "ABSOLUTELY!"

  • @MeetMeViceVersa
    @MeetMeViceVersa 4 роки тому +1581

    A lot of people would get straight As in a lot of majors (aside of med school which has such an intense input) if they studied two hours every day though. The issue often lies in procrastination and binge learning right before the exam.

    • @xxaidanxxsniperz6404
      @xxaidanxxsniperz6404 4 роки тому +151

      That works for a select few individuals. People with a high iq and ADHD can easily procrastinate, study last minute and get a high grade. Though it will be lower than if the individual studied in shorter spread out sessions.

    • @Jupiter__001_
      @Jupiter__001_ 4 роки тому +48

      @@xxaidanxxsniperz6404 Me, but without ADHD afaik. I procrastinate because of anxiety or stress about the exam, and then the anxiety builds up and up due to this. It then bursts like a dam not too long before the exam, and I work. Not too hard, but I do work.

    • @krishnasivakumar2479
      @krishnasivakumar2479 4 роки тому +24

      @@xxaidanxxsniperz6404 Daily study works for everyone, even my dumb ass got As in math because of it

    • @xxaidanxxsniperz6404
      @xxaidanxxsniperz6404 4 роки тому +4

      @@krishnasivakumar2479 if you are in university trying to go into med school, you also have to volunteer, daily study just isnt completely possible for everyone.

    • @krishnasivakumar2479
      @krishnasivakumar2479 4 роки тому +41

      @@xxaidanxxsniperz6404 I get it but still regular study trumps any last minute hitch. Consistency is the key to excellence

  • @donavonhoho
    @donavonhoho 3 роки тому +494

    "The answer comes from within. It's what you know in your deepest self."
    Then he says 2 + 2 is 4
    and my brain went "minus one dats 3 quik maths"
    I'm fucked.

    • @jacoblugtu7205
      @jacoblugtu7205 3 роки тому +32

      I haven’t laughed this hard at a comment in a while

    • @mrrandomcuber
      @mrrandomcuber 2 роки тому +14

      mafs*

    • @jarofpiss1408
      @jarofpiss1408 2 роки тому +6

      How's your study going? Did you win?

    • @alaskabane5340
      @alaskabane5340 2 роки тому +4

      I hope you are well! I laughed so hard at this, but hey seriously maybe you are math anxious! Answer In Progress did a great video about this topic

    • @XRubenX
      @XRubenX 2 роки тому

      LMFAOAOAOA im fucking dead🤣

  • @adilmahboob9872
    @adilmahboob9872 4 роки тому +1551

    My best study tip is active recall and spaced repetition

    • @emregocmen9562
      @emregocmen9562 4 роки тому +151

      This is what works for me. Ofcourse with a relaxed state of mind explained like in the video. Morning reviews (also before your tests/exams) and when I'm alone with some background music does wonders. Also keep your testosteron high to have/possess more focus ;-).

    • @yusuffusuy4971
      @yusuffusuy4971 4 роки тому +88

      Ali Abdaal!

    • @vincenttse3167
      @vincenttse3167 4 роки тому +41

      Ali's fans, assemble!

    • @20centsaday54
      @20centsaday54 4 роки тому +69

      Anki gang

    • @gamemations5066
      @gamemations5066 4 роки тому +9

      try to use the link method, journey method, memory palace and etc

  • @DrDipsh1t
    @DrDipsh1t 2 роки тому +167

    Late to the party but I'm glad I was a psych minor. In Cognitive Psych, you learn basically how the brain learns. With distractions and all that, it pertains to cognitive load. The analogy my professor gave us is we operate like a computer with a finite amount of working memory (what we actively use). When we wake up, it's like a fresh start on a computer, no programs running, no windows open, maximum amount of memory to utilize. As the day goes on, various things will begin to clutter that memory making tasks slower and less efficient. This can be daily stressors, forgetting an assignment, being late to work, etc. For me, meditation allows me to open the task manager and close tasks that are cluttering my memory. There's a lot that goes into remembering info so I'll give a personal analogy that I made:
    You have a knowledge map. Everything you know is like pins on that map. As you learn more information you add more pins. Now imagine drawing lines between pins that are related to each other. The more lines you can connect to that pin, the easier it is to make a path so to speak to get there, thus its easier to retrieve that information. Repetition would be adding more pins to a location. Over time, you have a mountain of pins that you can't help but notice. The thing is, just like in real life, "paths" and "clearings" (where the pins are) become overgrown when not used. So one must continue to use paths and finding those pins or risk losing them/they become harder to find. So when learning new information, try to connect it in someway with things that you already know.

    • @av8213
      @av8213 10 місяців тому +4

      top tier analogy

    • @springmemory6637
      @springmemory6637 9 місяців тому +3

      I love the analogies, amazing comment :)

  • @helpmeasap
    @helpmeasap 4 роки тому +896

    Shoutouts to the guy at 2:00 who said "I can't even read"

    • @adflicto1
      @adflicto1 4 роки тому +3

      Did you just assume his her gender?

    • @pabl0191
      @pabl0191 4 роки тому +61

      @@adflicto1 Guy is unisex fight me

    • @adflicto1
      @adflicto1 4 роки тому +3

      xd

    • @Doncinot
      @Doncinot 4 роки тому +27

      Too bad he won't be able to read this

    • @Black_pearl_adrift
      @Black_pearl_adrift 4 роки тому +4

      @@Doncinot :0 I didnt even think of that

  • @MrMrrubenjr
    @MrMrrubenjr 4 роки тому +294

    "The focused mind can pierce through stone."

    • @horsefukker32
      @horsefukker32 4 роки тому +20

      Master yi

    • @tiltmonger9448
      @tiltmonger9448 4 роки тому +14

      "A secret to immortality? Not dying."

    • @MauriceGucci
      @MauriceGucci 3 роки тому +4

      my mind wasn’t focused and I read “pierce through snow” and was wondering why that would be an accomplishment, but then again if something immaterial like the mind can pierce even through water that would be pretty impressive tbh

  • @TheMisterQuake
    @TheMisterQuake 4 роки тому +790

    Studying before class and then using the class as review is actually 5head thanks for the tips, cause studying for electrical engineering had been getting a little bit difficult for me lately

    • @swagit
      @swagit 4 роки тому +99

      I've done that before and I just spend the hour and a half in lecture thinking to myself "why did i even come" lol

    • @randomindianguy
      @randomindianguy 4 роки тому +10

      hey, I'm doing electrical engineering as well. And I've been having issues with learning these subjects like control systems, and digital signal processing. (assuming you've had these) how'd you go about learning them? would be real glad if you see this!

    • @TheMisterQuake
      @TheMisterQuake 4 роки тому +8

      sidharth159 I mostly just ended up revising before my classes, and for a couple I had a lot of trouble with I just read the textbook. It’s also very crucial to get peers/friends in the same curriculum as yourself.

    • @GeekProdigyGuy
      @GeekProdigyGuy 4 роки тому +14

      @@swagit well, you can either go to class, and double check that you actually get it, or you can realize that you have no clue what to do as soon as you start homework. or worse, a test. doing something right means being thorough. if it helps you answer one more question right on every test (on average) that would still be a pretty big upside.

    • @ItisTrippy
      @ItisTrippy 3 роки тому +1

      That's the hard trick, study "before" the class lol

  • @MadMaxJuggernaut
    @MadMaxJuggernaut 4 роки тому +616

    What helped me best for studying was to explain to myself the subjects I just learned. As if I was the teacher and the student at the same time.

    • @hypnoticlizard9693
      @hypnoticlizard9693 4 роки тому +73

      Yeah, the brain is associative. You need to be linking information together to be able to remember it. A random fact which has no assosiative links in your brain will be forgotten.

    • @perpetuaL524
      @perpetuaL524 4 роки тому +7

      Yes, this shows understanding, and the ability to associate what you now know with what you already know, this is strongly supported by cognitive science. combine that with steady revisiting the idea several times over a short period of time essentially cements the concepts.

    • @lamediamond4172
      @lamediamond4172 4 роки тому +1

      When you can teach a subject you have more understanding.

    • @balladin9200
      @balladin9200 4 роки тому +1

      Lame Diamond
      That’s why I always ‘teach’ my friends before a test. If I don’t i’ll go from an 8 to a 6.

    • @BlazzePC
      @BlazzePC 4 роки тому

      @@lamediamond417200

  • @jakobs3202
    @jakobs3202 4 роки тому +975

    I watch a lot of your videos and streams but I don't comment. I figured I would let you know that I really enjoy your content. Best of luck.

  • @fusiontv5269
    @fusiontv5269 4 роки тому +435

    my mind was clear 4:30, class became REVIEW, ! 6:10 STATE OF MIND, 8:12 Thoughts in the way, 17:18 ! Why mediate

  • @michaelhoang5925
    @michaelhoang5925 3 роки тому +58

    Your mind is like this water, Shifu. When it is agitated, it becomes difficult to see. But if you allow it to settle, the answer becomes clear.”
    -Master Oogway

  • @JordanShackelford
    @JordanShackelford 4 роки тому +891

    "how OP would that be?" lmao

    • @obemx7094
      @obemx7094 4 роки тому +114

      Healthy tips for gamers by gamers. Epic

    • @actionjackson2721
      @actionjackson2721 4 роки тому +46

      Spoken like a true gamer

    • @ChonkyMonkey1
      @ChonkyMonkey1 4 роки тому +28

      Gotta use terms the gamers understand

    • @Tsugomi
      @Tsugomi 4 роки тому +36

      Jordan Shackelford honestly this guy is actually 5head at explaining shit

  • @Amin-we4bs
    @Amin-we4bs 4 роки тому +398

    I actually woke up at 4 am this morning and did what you recommended, it worked, everything got so much easier to understand in the class, thank you

    • @philosophycoaching8002
      @philosophycoaching8002 4 роки тому +6

      What did you do

    • @anewbeggin
      @anewbeggin 4 роки тому +182

      @@philosophycoaching8002 didn't you watch the video? Eat 3 cucumbers which boost your hiccocampus and nueral development. After 10 mins when the cucumbers settle in you'll be able to read one page at a time just once because your brain stem is working optimally

    • @moezaic5237
      @moezaic5237 4 роки тому +60

      @@philosophycoaching8002 depending on which state you live in cucumbers can come in various sizes. he recommends to consume 3 "medium" size cucumbers spread out after 3 meals, so if you eat at school he recommends to lodge them into your backpack for future indulgence.

    • @MMOInformers
      @MMOInformers 4 роки тому +77

      @@anewbeggin That is actually a common misconception. When he said cucumber, he meant CU= queue, CUM= Come, Ber= As in Brrr its cold! You would queue it in your brain for the cold to come that would shock you into a "brrr! Its cold!", and thus freezes your brain. Then it would melt and become still water, getting that high level focus.

    • @alive65
      @alive65 4 роки тому +1

      MMOInformers lol

  • @nathanroman6566
    @nathanroman6566 4 роки тому +266

    When you started explaining in terms of in-game stats/buffs it all made so much sense to me as a gamer. This channel is the shit.

  • @rotomwash7138
    @rotomwash7138 9 місяців тому +30

    2nd year med student here. I remember watching this video during my masters year. I started this last year and I can't speak enough about how effective it is. I might have ADHD but studying literally first thing in the morning has me so zoned in and I can retain more in those short hours than trying to study after I've had a bunch of things enter my head throughout the day.

  • @Amerplaygames
    @Amerplaygames 4 роки тому +449

    Now I can finally understand Aphelios.

  • @hammy_xd
    @hammy_xd 4 роки тому +685

    Instructions unclear, burned down the local library and awaiting trial for arson

    • @eugeneboiled
      @eugeneboiled 4 роки тому +3

      i wanna like this comment, but it’s at 69 likes

    • @TheOmniform
      @TheOmniform 4 роки тому +2

      ok varg

    • @koji2072
      @koji2072 4 роки тому +14

      If the university burns down, everyone currently studying graduates immediately.

    • @Black_pearl_adrift
      @Black_pearl_adrift 4 роки тому +3

      As one **should**

  • @kevinthai6777
    @kevinthai6777 4 роки тому +108

    bro I don't know why UA-cam suddenly came up with the idea to recommend this video to me, but your channel is absolute gold. Everything makes sense ur saying. I can relate perfectly :)

  • @dr.mosaddequemamur500
    @dr.mosaddequemamur500 3 роки тому +47

    In Bangladesh from 1st to 4th year of medical school we have an excellent system. Almost everyday we have a small (full marks 10) viva exam on a particular chapter. If anyone prepares regularly for these small exams, big exams become very easy.

  • @ratinacage2423
    @ratinacage2423 4 роки тому +350

    Dr. K: "Turn all class into a review session"
    Me: "Okay"
    Also me: **No more classes and a week away from Finals**

    • @madnan.5028
      @madnan.5028 4 роки тому +2

      hope u did well lol.I kinda did (probably)

    • @ratinacage2423
      @ratinacage2423 4 роки тому +19

      @@madnan.5028 I did more than well somehow. Netted straight A by playing Digimon all day on study week somehow

    • @raenastra
      @raenastra 4 роки тому +18

      Turn the final into a review session

    • @ratinacage2423
      @ratinacage2423 4 роки тому +6

      @@raenastra In a way, I kind of did that...

    • @madnan.5028
      @madnan.5028 4 роки тому +1

      @@ratinacage2423 damn that's a gg..........but......
      Pokemon>Digimon. >:( I anger.

  • @12tinycorgis15
    @12tinycorgis15 4 роки тому +39

    I just recently started meditating for 30 minutes every morning. When I hope my eyes and move for the first time afterwards its like this crazy clarity and crispness. It's actually amazing.

  • @livingdeadmeme3494
    @livingdeadmeme3494 4 роки тому +5

    I haven’t started practice most of the things that you have talked about yet, but just watching these videos make me feel inspired enough to keep going. Thanks mate

  • @shadowfoxx14
    @shadowfoxx14 2 роки тому +5

    You're an inspiration and this video is exactly what I've been searching for.
    I've been batting around the idea of med school for psych rather than a PhD and it's videos like this that really help me to move forward in the MD direction

  • @sweatergod4755
    @sweatergod4755 4 роки тому +22

    One thing to add is to have a calm state when doing your test, if you can replicate the conditions you had when you studied (well rested, calm), you'll have a greater chance in recall and concentration. That's why you blank during a test, because your are anxious and in a different mind state. Calm down take a few breaths and it'll surely reap benefits.

  • @visdormrhjarta1154
    @visdormrhjarta1154 4 роки тому +5

    I absolutely adore how you using gaming terms to explain things that you talk about. And I appreciate how candid and honest you are when you speak. I'm glad I found your channel

  • @GabrielleAmadeusMozart
    @GabrielleAmadeusMozart 4 роки тому

    Dude you are simply, very great. No mucking about, just clear and to the point. Taking away the make believe and fantasy and giving real direction. Very well done and thank you Healthy Gamer

  • @1996Pinocchio
    @1996Pinocchio 4 роки тому +25

    "Meditating is like hitting F12 on a website" that one sunk deep.

  • @toompie69
    @toompie69 4 роки тому +36

    Such great content I'm so grateful that I found your stream

  • @viktorsocial
    @viktorsocial 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, man! Even tho I thought I would need a full interview to fix all this mess inside, just watching these videos feels like I am extremely close to that regardless!

  • @debbiekruizinga6515
    @debbiekruizinga6515 7 місяців тому +19

    Only on the 2nd day of studying in the morning before work, but what a difference compared to after 8hrs of work.
    Yesterday I was reading a paragraph and had to re read every sentence a couple of times.
    This morning I almost breezed through it. It is well worth waking up earlier to study because in the end it will save you a shit ton of time.

  • @SiegewolfYT
    @SiegewolfYT 3 роки тому +37

    Title: "How i only studied 2 hours a day in medical school
    Dr. K: too bad, I wont tell you

  • @tulae101
    @tulae101 4 роки тому +38

    On the topic of luck, there is the idea "I make my own luck."
    The premise is that if you are looking for something that is based on chance, then putting yourself in situations where the chance of what you want to have happen is more likely, and preparing to be able to recognize and capitalize on a chance when it comes; that's what it means to make your own luck. It's still based on chance, but you could go from 5% likely to have a positive outcome to a 60% chance of positive and a 5% chance of extraordinary

  • @KeenestObserver
    @KeenestObserver 4 роки тому +1

    This was really an eye-opener. Thank you!

  • @yuvrajparmar0
    @yuvrajparmar0 4 роки тому

    Thanks man, I really appreciate the work you are doing here. Love.

  • @peepee34200
    @peepee34200 4 роки тому +5

    This is very useful! As a yoga instructor and someone whose studying iRest yoga nidra, this makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing!

  • @suburbanflower
    @suburbanflower 4 роки тому +188

    my man out here giving secrets of the mind and not a single donation smh

    • @BacchusGames
      @BacchusGames 4 роки тому +24

      suburbanflower he might have turned off notifications cause he may have known this was gonna be a video

    • @HamnoMC
      @HamnoMC 4 роки тому +17

      Ppl donated but its turned off look at the recent donations section it changes

    • @SkinnyLegend1800
      @SkinnyLegend1800 4 роки тому

      because donations are a requirement. If he wanted money for this he wouldnt have then also put it on youtube where people can watch it for free

    • @jedimproves5198
      @jedimproves5198 3 роки тому +10

      he's not here for money. he's super successful. he's just here to change people's lives

  • @masoncdyer
    @masoncdyer 4 роки тому +1

    You’re going to be one of the greats on UA-cam, I’m calling it; this shit’s awesome man

  • @frucks1831
    @frucks1831 4 роки тому +1

    So happy to see your YT and twitch channels growing, you make amazing content. Been here for a while now

  • @wes3438
    @wes3438 4 роки тому +58

    Fun fact: this guy invented the definition of 5head

  • @EtherTheReal
    @EtherTheReal 4 роки тому +3

    solely bc of your authenticity and the non-pushy way you present your point im going to get into meditation, youre a man to look up to, thanks Dr. K!

  • @gabrielflores5560
    @gabrielflores5560 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for your videos, I wrote down much of your ideas and Im going to put those ideas in practice. Also your community is very polite and mature.

  • @franktownsend3483
    @franktownsend3483 4 роки тому

    this made me very emotional, thank you so much, it seems very helpful

  • @vacant4
    @vacant4 4 роки тому +3

    DUDE I don't know if I'm seeing your videos in the middle of an exposure explosion or not. But your content is phenomenal and the delivery is very well directed to the target audience. You are making huge changes in lots of peoples lives with this content, keep it up.

  • @bobbyrobles358
    @bobbyrobles358 4 роки тому +15

    Nice video. He touches on something similar to a term in neuroscience called the locus of control. Basically it explains that you can do better in school or work or whatever and remain motivated if you believe that you are in control of the outcomes. People who think they are good at something because they are naturally talented don’t always succeed because they feel out of control when they fail. If you believe you’re failure is due to you not trying hard enough then it is easier to get better and succeed later on.

  • @Aronymous7
    @Aronymous7 4 роки тому

    I'm very glad I found your channel through Reckful, your content is amazing!

  • @taraskuzyk8985
    @taraskuzyk8985 4 роки тому +1

    Holy shit. Thanks master. I was ignoring UA-cam's recommendations to watch you for quite a while because I have removed myself from gaming a while ago, but I don't regret watching this. I rarely subscribe after watching one video, but there it is.

  • @AmonsRealm
    @AmonsRealm 4 роки тому +36

    This guy is hilarious. I love his game analogies

  • @TehSuperAwesomeSquad
    @TehSuperAwesomeSquad 4 роки тому +54

    I always wondered how I averaged so high in my second year of study compared to my third. I averaged 78% in my second year and 64% in my third year. I always thought it was because I was really competitive and when I had just broken up with my ex girlfriend at the time (who was a high achiever of something like 85% avg) so I wanted to best her in what she did best (which is really toxic come to think of it). This has made me realise that my second year of study is the only year where I actively meditated every morning when I woke up at 5am every day to do so. Referring to what was said at 17:15 I now understand that my lack of focus and the difficulties I came across for my final year was because of the healthiest habit I stopped doing.

    • @alaskabane5340
      @alaskabane5340 2 роки тому +2

      ahhh yes, I had a similar thing happen to me (like your ex-gf) I had a male friend who would treat me like absolute garbage and gaslight me as if I was responsible for how he behaved, so when I finally like stopped talking to him I had this huge urge to be better than him in studies. It was quite toxic mindset (kinda like hustle culture) but still ended up benefiting me with motivation. It's not a good practice, but it works to a small extent.

  • @aanshuk
    @aanshuk 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy how Dr. K relates all the mental health talk back to games. It's in a way I can better understand it.

  • @StormGuard92
    @StormGuard92 4 роки тому

    Im glad this video came up in my recommends.And in a moment when i actually needed such advice.
    Thank you !

  • @anhtunguyen77
    @anhtunguyen77 3 роки тому +3

    thank you. i find this video of yours during crisis time, now that i definitely can study again despite having no foundation in maths and sciences. thank you one again

    • @Exorgen
      @Exorgen 3 роки тому +1

      Hey I have the same problem with maths, we can do it ❤

  • @Stanky_Foot
    @Stanky_Foot 4 роки тому +23

    I study 0 hours in med school. Im surprised i havent been kicked out yet. My grades are shit. I have anxiety and i want to die. Im not looking forward to post grad internship

    • @rootpill
      @rootpill 4 роки тому +10

      You should join the healthy gamer discord and have a conversation, all that anxiety can’t be healthy at all.

    • @subadanus6310
      @subadanus6310 3 роки тому +9

      it's been 9 months, how are you doing now?

    • @drew7515
      @drew7515 2 роки тому +3

      Year later, Hope your doin well

  • @alaregret1270
    @alaregret1270 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this, been dealing with cognitive dissonance and subconscious bias' for a while now and only recently started to hit my stride in life both creatively and emotionally. The source code analogy in particular resonated with me, as I have been trying to "de frag" my mind and output more stuff that bubbles up naturally/intrinsically. The toughest part of all this was to have the ability to reflect and truly do everything I could individually to be happier and progress before looking at any external factors. I love the incorporation of gaming, philosophical application of mindset, and lifestyle all together. Inspires me to say the least :)

  • @hassansukhera2447
    @hassansukhera2447 4 роки тому

    Really needed this holy shit thank you so much you have no idea how this changed my life

  • @MrEvilyogurt
    @MrEvilyogurt 4 роки тому +10

    So glad I found you from reckfuls stream

  • @consistentme22
    @consistentme22 4 роки тому +9

    Growing up and to this day I'm referred to as the "smart one" in the family. I've always countered that I'm not smarter, rather I just "get it" the first time around which gives me a slight advantage. 1-2% which makes a difference in the long run and compounds. I've also, since I can remember, practiced pseudo-meditation (not sure what else to call it) by listening to hours of classical music - probably connected to the belief that classical music makes you smarter and stuff - and movie/game music scores, along with actual meditations, to practice "zenning out". This is first time I've heard anyone suggest a link between the two and it's something that I'd never considered. Can't wait to test this in my next meditation 😁. Great vid doc and thanks for the life changing lesson 🙏

  • @grimzreapersunage
    @grimzreapersunage 4 роки тому +1

    Great video man, instant subbed. I have been looking for a while for information on how to improve myself, and I feel like I've found the right channel :)

  • @NudelTV-DerEchte
    @NudelTV-DerEchte 4 місяці тому

    That has to be the most helpful self improvement related channel on UA-cam. This man speaks facts in every single video 🗣🔥

  • @dolemomo3417
    @dolemomo3417 3 роки тому +13

    "aw yeah tell me more about how you dont love yourself" -Dr.K, all hot and bothered

  • @AriaHarmony
    @AriaHarmony Рік тому +10

    This reminds of a time when I got sick and had to stop attending school for about 2-3 weeks, I had not been absent from school in the middle of a semester for that many days in a row before, so I REALLY panicked that I'd be super lost once I do go back, especially math since it was particularly hard for me, so I decided to set down and study what I might have missed.
    Once I did start attending guess what? Turns out I studied the material up to over a month ahead LOOOL! I seriously didn't expect that, never noticed how slow we tended to go through the textbook. So like you said the class became review, in fact I got to be more prepared in asking about the things that I didn't understand, when normally I get so overwhelmed that I don't even know what questions to ask during class.

  • @pants_20
    @pants_20 4 роки тому

    Wow this is awesome, especially love the game analogies, thank you!

  • @theRealMcCoy
    @theRealMcCoy 3 роки тому

    Took me a bit to find it but the cecil harvey analogy love ya for that doc. Something that has stuck with me I played that as a child, and the thought of becoming something other then what you are was magical. I've always wanted to have a session with you been on twitch for over 7 years. Your one of the first guys I've seen come on twitch and really brighten the platform with the work you all do.

  • @luiginocharles9990
    @luiginocharles9990 4 роки тому +5

    subscribed when he said "how op is that?". That's a man of culture right there

  • @wolf2468
    @wolf2468 4 роки тому +6

    i actually did this, not for studying, but for going to the gym. I have some kind of social anxiety about going outside in general, i figured out that its always early mornings where my brain was completely quiet **as long as you're not sleep deprived** and i was able to get myself outside without having a recurring voice in my head saying "no you can't its better to stay in" or "what if this" or "what if that" constantly making me doubt myself. It's a good time to build discipline because your brain doesn't resist you that much (if not sleep deprived), and if you manage to build on top of that, theoretically, you're pretty much set.
    *I say as long as you're not sleep deprived cause when you dont get enough sleep and you wake up that early, you're kind of still in a weird half delirious dream state where your mind is telling you that cereal is technically a soup

  • @samarkhurana3824
    @samarkhurana3824 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is just amazing
    Makes you feel like a friend
    Love you dr k :-)

  • @euphoric7491
    @euphoric7491 3 роки тому

    I can't get enough of these videos, man.

  • @RafaelW8
    @RafaelW8 4 роки тому +4

    I studied only for exams and like 5-6 days before them too. Played videos games/went out the rest of the time. Now I have a successful business venture and couldn't be happier. What I learned from all this is - It's not about the amount of time/effort you put into studying, it's about the quality of information you retain for years after that. I can honestly say 80-90% of the things I studied in college, university and both of my master degrees have no real world applications, the remaining 10% however, have served me well.

  • @kuwunal
    @kuwunal 4 роки тому +20

    someone get this guy to make a ted talk

  • @HoodieOfLegends
    @HoodieOfLegends 4 роки тому

    I stopped the video so I can jump straight in. Honestly a game changer, I'm very visual so I was able to see some beautiful scenery while dropping positive messages from time to time. Thank you Dr. honestly going to chase this state in my free time I finally get those crazy monks in the mountains

    • @HoodieOfLegends
      @HoodieOfLegends 4 роки тому

      funny part is I procrastinated watching this video, had it tabbed for a couple of days but I knew I needed to watch it eventually - that was my mistake

  • @anthonyvanwyk1001
    @anthonyvanwyk1001 3 роки тому +1

    I love you. You changed my life. God bless your soul.

  • @dimmysimmy1236
    @dimmysimmy1236 4 роки тому +39

    "How OP would that be"

    • @nickk707
      @nickk707 4 роки тому

      Dimmysimmy123 what does op mean in the context he used it ?

    • @dimmysimmy1236
      @dimmysimmy1236 4 роки тому +1

      @@nickk707 over powered

    • @nilen
      @nilen 4 роки тому

      @@dimmysimmy1236 overpowered

  • @ReddoFreddo
    @ReddoFreddo 4 роки тому +19

    _Only_ two hours a day? *Starts sweating*

  • @wes3438
    @wes3438 4 роки тому +1

    "A focused mind leads to change" ~Dr K and probably some other really wise person

  • @MasterNinjaXz
    @MasterNinjaXz 4 роки тому +2

    Bro the imagery of fighting back the negative thoughts.... it's literally been 22 years of that. Holy fuck. Calm the mind. Plant the inspiration. Then I won't hate myself as much. Less internal violence. wow. im crying

  • @doug2555
    @doug2555 4 роки тому +3

    I had a cleared mind watching this, which means that I'll remember to clear my mind in the future when I study. PogU

  • @ahmadosman1611
    @ahmadosman1611 4 роки тому +20

    This guy just made the same anology from Avatar The Last Airbender, where Aang visits the guru to help him master the Avatar State. 😂😂😂

  • @ItsPBUH
    @ItsPBUH 4 роки тому

    Incredible. Instant sub. Thanks friend.

  • @kendogg5951
    @kendogg5951 4 роки тому

    This video was really good and helped me tie up loose ends about what I have found about myself.

  • @funnyah7801
    @funnyah7801 4 роки тому +11

    well ive tried waking up tp study early in the morning before school and i would study from 4.30am till 6.45am. It really helped me remember things better and i went from failing papers to scoring almost straight A's in all my exams. I will start trying out meditation and yoga nidra next time.

  • @thefootballpunnedit
    @thefootballpunnedit 4 роки тому +20

    Thats a killer habbit 4am study early morning review...

  • @Grunik1618
    @Grunik1618 4 роки тому +1

    This video was very enlightening. I think I have unintentionally given myself a sunkalpa over the last couple of years in the form of "No one is perfect. We're all fallible human beings. It's okay to mess up from time to time."

  • @rhidlor8577
    @rhidlor8577 4 роки тому

    That's a sub, I have a lot of respect for what your doing.

  • @mushinnosin5989
    @mushinnosin5989 4 роки тому +347

    Instead of trying to understand just understand kekw

    • @TrebuL
      @TrebuL 4 роки тому +16

      terrible emote

    • @mushinnosin5989
      @mushinnosin5989 4 роки тому +3

      @@TrebuL true story

    • @sirmatt9527
      @sirmatt9527 4 роки тому +27

      Just understand 4Head

    • @haha-pb7ow
      @haha-pb7ow 3 роки тому

      lmaooo your pfp and your comment fits so well

    • @practic4l349
      @practic4l349 3 роки тому

      @@sirmatt9527 JUST 4Heed

  • @ahahaha671
    @ahahaha671 4 роки тому +4

    You're a blessing

  • @PhilipGernert
    @PhilipGernert 4 роки тому

    I just learned a whole bunch from this vid, thanks for sharing

  • @georgeindestructible
    @georgeindestructible 4 роки тому

    Hey man, awesome videos, can't stop watching, keep it up you are doing an amazing job!

  • @jamesacheneider
    @jamesacheneider 4 роки тому +4

    I'd to recommend for my exp vipassana, is a really deep meditation technique that can help you achive incredible concentration levels, but that actually would be a tiny feature compared to its main goal. There is a bunch of official centers around the world that I'd recommend to visit instead of trying to learn it by yourself. Peace!

  • @cookiedough2987
    @cookiedough2987 4 роки тому +142

    You just talked about so many concepts in psychology while explaining it like a “gamer”. I like that.
    Another tip : Aim high when preparing for an exam. Don’t tell yourself : I’m gonna try to get 75%.
    You will most likely fall below the goal that you have set out for yourself.
    A study found that 2 people with the same capabilities, that set different goals :
    Person #1 set a goal to 75%
    Person #2 set a goal to 90%
    The person with the more difficult goal (90%) will have a significantly better score at the same exam.
    Obviously you have to have some confidence and you have to be willing to push yourself but all in all = aim higher!

    • @sweatergod4755
      @sweatergod4755 4 роки тому +13

      One thing to add is to have a calm state when doing your test, if you can replicate the conditions you had when you studied (well rested, calm), you'll have a greater chance in recall and concentration. That's why you blank during a test, because your are anxious and in a different mind state. Calm down take a few breaths and it'll surely reap benefits.

    • @ade8890
      @ade8890 3 роки тому +6

      Aim high expect the worst. :P

    • @MauriceGucci
      @MauriceGucci 3 роки тому +5

      your last tip is literally the only thing Elon Musk ever does. “Oh yeah we are totally accomplishing this in 6 months”, while everyone thinks it will take a year. In the end it takes 9 months so the self set goal wasn’t reached, but it was still quicker than what most people expected.

  • @prajwalpoudel9668
    @prajwalpoudel9668 3 роки тому +1

    The best thing I got on my UA-cam recommendations!