The 10 Habits
- Fixed wake-up time (within ±15 min) — even on Sundays
- Study by topic, not by clock — finish a sub-topic before stopping
- Active recall over re-reading — flashcards, blurting, teaching
- Daily 30-min self-test
- One handwritten formula sheet per chapter
- Sleep ≥ 7 hours — non-negotiable
- Phone in another room during deep-work sessions
- Weekly "topper diary" — what worked / what didn’t
- One physical activity 4× a week (walk, sports, yoga)
- Sunday off-screen + revision day
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”
Why These Work
Cognitive science research (Karpicke & Roediger, 2008) shows active recall is up to 50% more effective than passive re-reading. Sleep consolidates memory. And physical activity boosts BDNF — a protein critical for learning.
