how i study 12 hours a day. (it's easier than you think)

Summary

Kai Notebook dives into the seemingly impossible task of studying for 12 hours a day, revealing that it's more about discipline and technique than sheer effort. Korean students often exemplify this as they juggle regular school hours, cram schools, and personal study time. Kai emphasizes that while 12-hour days can be excessive, finding your drive and employing grit are key. Drive differs from mere motivation as it gives genuine purpose. Effective study involves planning sessions, using breaks smartly, and incorporating physical activity. Kai encourages finding one's own study rhythm rather than forcing marathon sessions, advising against setting unrealistic expectations while promoting enjoying studies and life.

Highlights

• Studying for 12 hours daily isn't ideal for everyone, careful planning and strategies make it achievable. 📆
• Korean students often study long due to their education system and cultural normalization of intense study routines. 🇰🇷
• Motivation is fleeting; focus and purpose (drive) help sustain long study hours. 🎓
• Utilizing break techniques like the Pomodoro method enhances study efficiency. ⏲️
• Exercise boosts energy and keeps long study sessions bearable. 🏃‍♂️
• Community support can improve study habits and motivation. 🌐

Key Takeaways

• Studying 12 hours a day isn't always efficient, but possible with proper techniques. 📚
• Korean students showcase high endurance due to their rigorous education routine. 🇰🇷
• Find your drive and purpose for studying—it makes a difference! 🎯
• Incorporate breaks and physical activity into your study routine for better performance. 🏋️
• Join study communities for motivation and accountability. 🤝

Overview

Ever thought about studying for 12 hours a day? Kai Notebook is here to tell you it's not as crazy as it sounds, but definitely not something everyone should strive for. With examples from Korean students, Kai discusses how essential it is to have a solid reason for pushing boundaries in study habits. While it's tempting to imagine that marathon sessions are key to success, effective studying lies more in the quality and smart planning.

The secret sauce according to Kai lies in understanding one's drive and sustaining it with grit. Unlike motivation, which ebbs and flows, drive roots deeper giving purpose to long study hours. Breaks, often overlooked, are crucial—employing methods like the Pomodoro technique can maximize productivity without burning out.

Additionally, staying active physically can rejuvenate you throughout your study schedule. Kai also recommends joining study communities for a morale boost. The bottom line: enjoy your studies, don't overstress, and balance is paramount—both in academics and personal life.

how i study 12 hours a day. (it's easier than you think) Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 so what is the main difference between a normal student who can only study a couple of hours and a top student who can study up to 12 hours a day with full Focus if you look at the top students you'll notice that a lot of them were able to study for very long periods of time and for the past few months I was able to study for 12 hours a day okay maybe not every day because I have a life too so how do they do it and while it can be argued that 12 hours isn't really the most efficient for most people it still begs the question how the hell are they able to endure and to study long than the time we are even
• 00:30 - 01:00 awake so what's the secret what's their secret to studying for such a long period of time without burning out well the secret to studying 12 hours a day is tip number one studying 12 hours isn't realistic the first thing you need to know when you want to study 12 hours a day is that you don't really need to study 12 hours in the first place I'll admit 12 hours is way too long even for a productive Studios person you can study intensively for 2 to 3 hours a day and that's pretty much enough for most people 12 is generally agreed
• 01:00 - 01:30 what the even if people regard Korean students as the prime example of a studio student who typically studies 10 to 12 hours per day I want to disclaim that the Korean education system isn't mainly designed for real life application but more for just taking the test for example career National tests would include English paragraphs are literally several times longer than the SAT itself and yet the students taking these tests cannot maintain an English conversation for more than 10 minutes yeah I know it's pretty ironic however we're not here to talk talk about the efficiency of the
• 01:30 - 02:00 study techniques that these students are using rather we're here to talk about their study endurance and how these students manifest pure discipline Korean students are something else when it comes to that not only do they have normal school to go to but they also have what you call Crab school which essentially think of it like extra class after class but more advanced and not only that they also end up studying again after arriving home sometimes ending the day at midnight and that's why a lot of Koreans get high marks not necessarily because they're Geniuses
• 02:00 - 02:30 they just study ahead of the game and you have to understand Koreans are used to this this is kind of normal to them this amount of studying is normalized in Korea I remember eating with my dad and how he would tell me that his whole study day would last him from the started class literally until midnight and then he laughed and took a sip of water so now the question is how do they even do it what's her secret to having this endurance to study for a long period of time tip number two find your drive and push with Grit why do you want
• 02:30 - 03:00 to study 12 hours in the first place why on God's Earth do you want to subject yourself to such pain well in order to figure it out there are two pieces to that puzzle drive and grit the first part of the puzzle Drive is very similar to motivation but the thing is they're actually very different yeah what the did I just say the difference is that motivation gives you a feeling on the other hand drive gives you purpose so what are you trying to do are you trying to get a better grade do you genuinely want to learn more are you crying for another exam find out what
• 03:00 - 03:30 drives you to start studying in the first place the thing is motivation is a fleeting boost now it's okay here and there to feel a boost motivation to start studying maybe you feel good and pumped now that you want to change your life for the better maybe you feel great and motivated now that you tell yourself you're going to study more however without a purpose or Direction your motivation won't really end up going anywhere so instead find yourself a Direction first or purpose to why you're studying this long in the first place I always mentioned this in my videos but your Cur career isn't a race it's a
• 03:30 - 04:00 marathon which conveniently leads me to my next point which is grit from the book grit the power of passion and perseverance it mainly talks about how perseverance is a trait that leads to outstanding achievement it's essentially your ability to just put your head down and work and this is the other half of the equation the problem with stting is that it does not give you as much dopamine back as let's say using social media or playing a game that's why it's not as enjoyable however it doesn't mean
• 04:00 - 04:30 that you should avoid it sometimes you should just put your head down and start studying tip number three is breaks are absolutely your friends with benefits mean it has a lot of benefits I know this is a very obvious tip but you're not necessarily meant to study 12 hours straight your brain does not work like that that's just unrealistic most top students don't even study straight for 12 hours because your brain ends up losing efficiency as hours pass while you study rather they study in increments utilizing braks the thing is
• 04:30 - 05:00 even if everyone has a different tolerance when it comes to the duration of the study time you'll notice that almost everyone has a pomor timer if you search on YouTube study with me with no breakes the longest you'll typically see is a 4-Hour study with me no break session if you want to study for a long period of time I always recommend incorporating a study timer commonly known as a pomodora timer The Sweet Spot for me is a 40 minute study session with a 12 minute break I typically use a pomodora timer website or a timer on my
• 05:00 - 05:30 laptop and I put it on my second screen or I use my phone's Pomodoro app now some people take long breaks after certain intervals however I'm too lazy to set up that kind of thing so yeah a bonus tip is that if you're distracted with your phone while setting you can set it to silent and put a pomodora timer there or you can use an app or plainly use the timer function as well having the pomodora timer on your phone will help you avoid being distracted while reminding you to study in the moment I told you breaks are your friends with benefits
• 05:30 - 06:00 tip number four is to plan your study and I think a lot of people overlook this step but not only can planning your study session help you study longer periods of time but it's also a good motivator for you to start studying in the first place why well remember how a while ago I mentioned how you need a direction when you start studying for long periods of time same principle my typical way of planning is less is more and no I'm not talking about the amount of topics I have to study I'm talking about how I plan my study sessions in general essentially I use a simple checklist I usually have a checklist of
• 06:00 - 06:30 the topics that I have to tackle for the study session that way not only do I not get lost while I'm studying as I go through my study session I can slowly take off the boxes giving me a sense of accomplishment the pador website I use already has a built-in checklist so I usually end up using that tip number five is to get out of that chair now trust me when I say studying sucks the literal soul out of you even with breaks no normal person should study for 12 hours long of course unless you're shows
• 06:30 - 07:00 but since you're already at this point of the video I assume that you want to do it anyway so how do we make sure that our 12-hour session is bearable to the very least well just be physically active and no I'm not talking about being an athlete or anything like that I'm just talking about simply being a little bit more physically active make yourself a workout routine walk in the morning lift some weights literally just get out of that chair working out not only helps with stress but it also increases your energy throughout the day I tried to work out earlier during my study session typically before or after after lunch I find that I enjoy working
• 07:00 - 07:30 out in the middle of the day when the sun is high which is hella rare in this city I freaking live in you can use your workouts to split your study session into two so that way after a long first half of your study session you can blow off some steam and improve your energy as well the last thing I want you to do is to literally sit on your chair for 12 hours a day stop it get some help touch some grass and finally a bonus tip is to join a study Community there are lots of study communities out there for example you can join study discords where you will see lots of students studying in
• 07:30 - 08:00 their own time even with cameras on or sharing their screen I find that joining a study Community or having yourself surrounded with studious people will help you motivate you into you know being a studious person yourself so I highly recommend joining a study Community you can search up online or you can join Discord as well and if you're asking me to make a Discord I'm working on that I just I'm working on it but yeah those are the tips I would give to stud 12 hours a day however I feel like it won't be a proper video without me saying that you don't have have to study 12 hours a day as much as it's fun
• 08:00 - 08:30 to fantasize that you know studying 12 hours would solve our problems I genuinely think that you don't need to study this much to achieve a good result as much as I push these videos of how to really aim high for your academics I also want you guys to enjoy your life as well anyway thank you guys so much for watching don't forget to drink your water and I'll see you in the next video bye [Music] d
• 08:30 - 09:00 [Music]