How do you study and how do you get motivated?

ThePhanastasio · 12-15-2011, 11:01 PM

Because of theatre, I've adapted to several different types of learning, as they're legitimately necessary for various aspects of a show. I do like writing things down, as that helps me when I see something on a test and it triggers my memory.

A lot of times, I'll draw really literal doodles next to my notes as well. Like, if there was a question about country X invading country Y, I'd draw a mini map with an arrow pointing from country X to country Y, with an smiley with mean eyebrows on country X and a frowny face on country Y. It seriously helps a lot.

I'm also big on reading notes aloud, recording them...even if it tends to turn into a dramatic reading. Listening to them, though, can help me remember. Sometimes just saying them is enough, even without recording.

Salami · 12-16-2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Il Duce

it depends on which translation - i used to have an Anglocentric one which was more poetry than religious text

i recently got one translated by an Arabian Muslim scholar and it's lightyears better, i had a much better grasp of Islam then

I really just want to know what it's all about!

Hopefully I can rely on him to get me a good translation.

Sneer · 12-16-2011, 10:19 AM

I'm a freelance copywriter, which means working from home without a pre-set structure most of the time. I can safely say that the main motivational fillip is money. If ever I need something to rouse me, I think about the rent and bills that need to be paid.

My life is so fulfilling.

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ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Because of theatre, I've adapted to several different types of learning, as they're legitimately necessary for various aspects of a show. I do like writing things down, as that helps me when I see something on a test and it triggers my memory. A lot of times, I'll draw really literal doodles next to my notes as well. Like, if there was a question about country X invading country Y, I'd draw a mini map with an arrow pointing from country X to country Y, with an smiley with mean eyebrows on country X and a frowny face on country Y. It seriously helps a lot. I'm also big on reading notes aloud, recording them...even if it tends to turn into a dramatic reading. Listening to them, though, can help me remember. Sometimes just saying them is enough, even without recording. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

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Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	I'm a freelance copywriter, which means working from home without a pre-set structure most of the time. I can safely say that the main motivational fillip is money. If ever I need something to rouse me, I think about the rent and bills that need to be paid. My life is so fulfilling. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show