Clay asks: "For how long should I use the same material?"

In this episode:

• One of the most destructive language habits is jumping from one material to the next
• Usually, my advice is to stick with ONE thing, simply to guard against the "butterfly" problem
• "Don't let the great be the enemy of the good"

When I'm studying, I usually have a few different strands to my learning:

1. Speaking on a regular basis
2. Flashcard review of vocabulary
3. Study time

In my study time, I tend to do one thing over and over, until I get bored.

• I wonder why you're asking this question?
• You should know deep down if the activity you're doing is productive or not
• If you feel it's productive, keep going!
• You will certainly lose motivation to do it sooner or later... wait till that time! (For me it's usually 3 weeks)
• If you feel it's not productive, stop immediately and t