One question I hear possibly more than any other single question is “how can I increase my motivation to study”?

Today, we're cutting through the endless advice you can find on the Internet and getting right to the heart of the science of motivation

Let's discover what really works and what doesn’t when it comes to finding your get up and go!

I'm joined by Dr Erika Patall, one of the most prolific and respected stars of modern research into motivation in education, whose work you can find at https://motivationlab.wordpress.com/

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

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Discover the secrets of how mastering your mindset can set you up for success with renowned mindset scholar, Professor Timothy D. Wilson.

Why does mindset matter?

How to change the stories you tell yourself, and put yourself on the path to success?

How to respond to disappointment and setbacks?

Professor Wilson is the author of one of my all-time favourite books on mindset and motivation, "Redirect: Changing The Stories We Live By".  It's outstanding. I'd highly encourage you to get a copy here: https://geni.us/changeyourstory.

SUPERCHARGE YOUR GRADES THIS YEAR: with 1:1 coaching to help you study smarter, not harder, so you can get higher grades with less work and less stress: https://examstudyexpert.com/coaching/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams

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What's on your list of things you'd like to do more of (or less of) this year?

It's one thing to fantasise about the things you'd like to do better, it's quite another to ACTUALLY DO THEM.

Change isn't easy.

But help is at hand:

Learn how to become a master of your actions with 10 powerful strategies from psychology to help you overcome resistance to change, and start taking action on the things that are important to you.

Let's make this the year you CRUSH your goals!

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams

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How to change when change is hard?

Discover what's holding you back from making the changes you want to make in your study routines - and in your life.

In this Part 1 of a 2-part special, it's time to meet your inner caveman.

Make this the year you become a master of your own actions.

For more exam success tips, download the free cheat sheet at https://ExamStudyExpert.com/freetips.

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams

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To kick off 2021, I am THRILLED to welcome one of the true founding fathers of the field of personal productivity: Brian Tracy.

You may have heard of the "eat the frog" principle: it was made famous in a book of the same name by Brian which went on to sell 2.5 million copies in 51 languages.

Brian has recently been focusing on adapting his world-famous time management strategies for students, to help them work smarter,  accomplish more, and simply feel happier about life.

He shares all in today's interview - not to be missed!

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Eat That Frog For Students (Brian Tracy with Anna Leinberger) is in all good bookstores (online and physical!) now - pick up your copy from Amazon at  https://geni.us/frog.

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Mentioned in this episode: The Checklist Manifesto (Atul Gawande),  available at https://geni.us/checklists

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, Founder & Learning Scientist at Exam Study Expert

Download my free "study smarter" cheat sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/freetips

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Keeping work and life in balance, and the art of stopping, with my "four levels" of breaks.

Enjoy.

Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

We're hurtling towards the end of the year, so I've dug into the listener mailbag to answer some of YOUR frequently asked questions about how to study!

0.50: Tricks for getting "unstuck" by zooming out and zooming in
2.55: Problems sleeping
6.40: How to take better notes
9.55: The power of "pre-testing" yourself, and how to do it
12.50: What to do the day before an exam

Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams

Get a copy of Matthew Walker's international bestseller "Why We Sleep" at https://geni.us/scienceofsleep

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Join legendary chemist Dr Peter Wothers MBE to discover the magical, explosive world of chemistry!

• Why study chemistry
• Applying for chemistry at university level
• The gap between (high) school level science and university level
• How to succeed when studying chemistry

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Special offer for Exam Study Expert podcast listeners: for expert preparation + mock interviews to maximise your chances of getting an offer to study science at British Universities (including tailored options for Oxbridge prep), contact UniAdmissions.co.uk.

Mention to the team that you're an Exam Study Expert podcast listener, and receive an additional free mock interview in your preparation programme, absolutely free!

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Dr Wothers is Teaching Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, and is something of a campus legend thanks to his passion for the subject and incredible flair while lecturing. He's been featured on TV, including the Discovery Channel's The Big Experiment and the BBC's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, which are available on-demand here: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/2012/the-modern-alchemist (aimed at a young audience, but worth clicking to enjoy the first 40 seconds alone in my opinion - fantastic!!)

He has also authored a number of books, including:

• Why Chemical Reactions Happen - a great read for (high) school students considering studying chemistry, brilliant interview prep. Available at: https://geni.us/reactions
• Antimony, Gold and Jupiter's Wolf, a fascinating read for a general audience, all about how the elements got their names. Available at https://geni.us/antimony 
• Organic Chemistry - (first edition) - THE go-to undergrad textbook for organic chemistry (Dr W did the 1st edition - the 2nd edition which he was less involved in available at https://geni.us/organicchemistry 

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So, you want to be a doctor?

Dr Rohan Agarwal from uniadmissions.co.uk talks us through what it takes to land an offer to study medicine in the UK.

If you're interested in applying for med school, the team at uniadmissions.co.uk have an impressive track record in supporting candidates in landing their offers - and if you mention you're an Exam Study Expert podcast listener when you apply, they'll even offer you an extra free mock interview.

Visit uniadmissions.co.uk to book a consultation and get the ball rolling.

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Recommended reading:

• The Ultimate Medical School Application Guide: available at https://geni.us/medschoolapplication
• The Ultimate Medical School Interview Guide: available at https://geni.us/medschoolinterview

Other links and resources:

• For details of online work experience: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/training-exams/discover-general-practice/observe-gp.aspx
• For sample medical school interview questions: https://www.uniadmissions.co.uk/medical-school-interview-questions/

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, Founder & Learning Scientist at Exam Study Expert

Download my free exam success cheat sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/freetips

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Mark de Rond is a Professor at the Judge Business School in Cambridge. He's perhaps best known for his unique and fascinating approach to research on teamwork and high performance, which has seen him living alongside elite rowers, walking with peace activists, and even living among trauma doctors working in a war zone (Afghanistan).

He joins us today to share his insights on:

• Studying business at undergraduate level
• Studying for an MBA
• What business schools look for in their applicants
• What to expect and how to succeed in your business school experience.

Mark is the author of:

The Last Amateurs, which tells the story of the enormous lengths elite rowers go to fulfil their sporting dreams, available worldwide from Amazon at: https://geni.us/lastamateurs

There Is An I In Team, what elite athletes and coaches really know about high performance, available worldwide from Amazon at: https://geni.us/iinteam

Doctors At War, a candid account of a trauma surgical team based at a field hospital in Helmand, Afghanistan. Available worldwide from Amazon at: https://geni.us/doctors

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Hosted by William Wadsworth, Founder & Learning Scientist at Exam Study Expert

Download my free "study smarter" cheat sheet at https://examstudyexpert.com/freetips

Memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.

Discover 1:1 study coaching with me to supercharge your productivity and maximise your exam success this year: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/

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Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).