Why You Forget Everything You Learn and How to Fix It!

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Why do you forget so much after reading, watching, or listening to something new? It’s not your fault—it’s your brain doing what it’s designed to do. In this video, we break down the forgetting curve, explain why your memory fades so quickly, and show you 4 simple, science-backed strategies to help you remember more: • Write it in your own words.  • Reflect before moving on.  • Apply it immediately.  • Use technology for smart review.  If you’re tired of forgetting what you learn, these easy tips will help turn short-term info into long-term knowledge.  References: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/optimizing-success/202504/why-you-forget-so-much-of-what-you-just-learned

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00:00Welcome back Sunbro. We hope you all in great health and great money.

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about why you forget everything you learn and how to fix it.

00:15You finish a great podcast or article and think, this is amazing, I'm going to remember it forever.

00:20But a few days later, it's mostly gone. Don't worry, it's not because you weren't paying

00:25attention. It's just how your brain works. A. The two curves that shape your learning.

00:30You've probably heard of the learning curve, that slow climb as you get better with practice.

00:34But have you heard of the forgetting curve? It's just as important. It shows how quickly you forget

00:39things, around 50% is gone in an hour, 75% in a day, and 90% in a week, unless you do something about it.

00:46Even ancient texts warned about forgetting what we learn. And today's scholars agree,

00:50the key to remembering is repetition. B. Why you forget, and how to remember more.

00:54We're overloaded with info, scrolling, switching, consuming non-stop.

00:59Your brain needs more than that. It needs engagement. Luckily, there are easy ways to

01:03help lock things in. 1. Write it down, in your own words.

01:07Don't just highlight. As soon as you can, within the hour is best try to explain what you learned

01:11in your own words. That's what makes it stick. 2. Pause and reflect. Before you jump to the next

01:17thing, ask, what stood out? How does this connect to what I know? When or how can I use this? That helps

01:23your brain build strong memory links. 3. Use it fast. Try it at work, teach someone,

01:29apply it in real life. Action turns short-term learning into long-term memory.

01:334. Let tech help. Yes, tech distracts, but it can also help. Use AI tools or apps to review,

01:39quiz yourself, or get reminders right before you forget. Personalized repetition works wonders.

01:45If you want to actually remember what you learn, don't just consume, summarize it, reflect on it,

01:49use it, and repeat it. Make that a habit. The forgetting curve is real, but you can beat it.

01:55Thanks for watching, Sunbro. Please subscribe, like, comment, and share if you find this helpful.

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