How to Remember Everything You Read

In this video, I will teach you how to forget less and remember more of what you read, study or learn.

Every week, I distil what really works for improving results, memory, depth of understanding, and knowledge application from over a decade of coaching into bite-sized emails.

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=== Timestamps ===
0:00 Intro
0:27 Stages of reading
4:38 PACER System
5:53 Procedural
9:30 Analogous
15:18 Conceptual
19:32 Evidence
22:27 Reference
25:12 Putting it all together

=== About Dr Justin Sung ===
Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, certified teacher, research author, and former medical doctor. He has guest lectured on learning skills at Monash University for Master’s and PhD students in Education and Medicine. Over the past decade, he has empowered tens of thousands of learners worldwide to dramatically improve their academic performance, learning efficiency, and motivation.

[JustinSung]

Every week, I distil what really works for improving results, memory, depth of understanding, and knowledge application from over a decade of coaching into bite-sized emails.

[zchakka]

I am a 30 year old surgeon. I wish I watched this video when I was 10. Would have saved me some time in life. Extremely good.

[Thanh_Thuong]

Consuming = Digesting
There are 5 types of information when reading:
P - Procedural : practice
A - Analogous : Critique
C - Conceptual: Mapping
E - evidence : Store & Rehearse ( support for conceptual)
R - reference: Store & Rehearse
( not support for conceptual)
Focusing on P A C
Thank you so much❤

[davidmares]

summary : reading is like digestion, do not eat too much, take time to digest and absorb the information to become a part of you, poop the rest

[rindenauge]

Memorizing and analyzing is one thing, but how to apply that knowledge to create something of your own is what's difficult. Many people really know a lot, but they never were able to use their knowledge in a way which benefits them. In this world, it doesn't matter what you know, it only matters what you have to show.

[AemonEdrisi]

Back in 2003 one of my university lecturer told me LEARNING is the change in behaviour. Thanks to you, after 21 years, I understood the logic behind that. You are the legend

[jennifernicole]

I begin my PhD in history on Monday and have 13 books for one class. It’s like you knew what I needed. 😂

[DrRussell]

This is the best tool you have ever shared with us. I’m 40. This single video has convinced me that even though you’re half-way around the world, I need your expertise to make the most of the limited time we have left. I owe you, and will find a way to repay you.

[shelviaw]

P : Procedural --> Practice
A: Analogous --> Critique
C: Conceptual --> Mapping
E: Evidence --> Store & Rehearse
R: Reference --> Store & Rehearse

[salazeka]

"I would even say that this method is more 'natural' than simply reading something without assimilating it. I imagine that in ancient times, when life was simpler, these tools were also used, but it was easier because the information was less complex or there was more time available to process it. Centuries ago, people didn’t just read; they discussed, made analogies, reached consensus, and practiced it immediately, as in physical work. What’s truly unnatural is thinking that simply reading something, without recalling it, without giving it practical use or deep meaning, can lead to significant learning. Things require time, dedication, and reflection."

[Secretunderprogress]

I’m almost done with med school and through your channel I’ve learned that my natural learning techniques since elementary school which I’ve used through college to study medicine are the Best! Literally everything you said I’ve been doing it naturally since a very young age… Thank you for making me more confident with myself! As lots lots of people criticized the way I studied medicine even professors which made me super anxious, depressed, and unconfident but hey I do retrieve and remember much more than anyone else I’ve met and basically I can comprehensively read and remember as well my grades being very satisfying, that’s all because you helped me go back to track and ignore all other people!
Thanks a lot

[yelbuck]

This channel is so underrated. Can't believe you don't have a million subscribers. Thank you and know you're appreciated.

[dawnolson]

Thank you! I’m 77y/o and it’s never too late to learn how to improve my reading skills/physical skills etc.

[whitepuppyotter]

Aside from reading, I think this is also a very solid framework for learning. This makes studying easier by giving us a guide on where to put whatever information we are getting from a lecture. The big picture should be mapped, and the formulas should be written down in an index card or a flash card, etc.

[ninamoukimou]

I implemented this before I slept till 12 and when I woke up till 12. Consuming a knowledge clip from University and then Digesting it, identifying PACER. Storing everything in Notion. P (instruction pdf). A (real life example i practiced with before summer vacation), person who did the job and reminded me of. C (flowchart generated by openAI showing the instruction steps. Mindmap works well for information too). E (case law, real perfect exam answers from last year, perfect example of court document). R (judicial terminology list in Anki, reference link to quality news papers, facts from knowledge clip i can't reference to in the law or case law on the test). I found it really helpful. Thanks! Definitely life changing. This is all you need. Implement this video and you'll digest this video too! However, it's important to note that learning takes place after 8 repetitions of doing something with it (98% effecicy according to study). Specifically, 8x problem solving. Teaching IRL, answering critical questions and receiving feedback. That is when learning occurs. Do this ASAP. Hope this was helpful for anyone out there. Succes = doing the work required. Go on, now try it for yourself! Xx Nina ❤

[UtahGmaw]

I met Kim and his dad a long time ago. He was really as amazing as they say. They were both very nice. Thank you for this video. Very helpful to this old lady.

[didianguzman]

Just one advice: if u guys want to learn or retain more info, u have to read a lot and evryday. Just read, because your mind will get used to it and you will be putting more attention. Thats it

[memeranque]

I DON'T CARE HOW LONG IT TAKES TO WAIT FOR YOUR NEW VIDEOS

This is a lifechanging content that would take a person YEARS to understand and apply. And yet you explain it in such a way that is non-linear and have specific action steps that you can get feedback by yourself.

Man, thank you Justin. I can't thank you enough for this type of content. Take as much time as you need for the new videos. You are the hero that we need, not the hero that we deserve for our academic journey. The bite sized quick content have rotten our brain too much that it is hard to understand how to learn anymore. I can already see how one day your method would be the standard of education system.

[jaydenjyg]

I am honestly blessed to have run into your videos whilst bingeing Youtube before it was too late bc I would still be wasting hundreds of hours doing the sorry excuse for studying that I did and wondering where I went wrong

[tibiazoo]

I’m just starting college this Monday and your videos are being INCREDIBLY HELPFUL, thank you so much.