From the course: Nano Tips for Smarter Learning and Better Relationships with Shadé Zahrai

Boost retention with the 1-3-6 review rule

- Have you ever experienced learning something and then poof, it's gone within a few days? Why does our memory betray us like this? When it comes to non meaningful information, our brains can ditch that data in just a matter of days, three days according to the research, and this phenomenon has been confirmed in more recent studies too. But don't worry, there is hope. If you want to remember something for the long term, there's an optimal review frequency to help you hold onto that precious information. After you first learn whatever it is you want to remember, review it on day one, again on day three, and again on day six. This is the magic memorization formula to help you learn faster.

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