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=== About Dr Justin Sung ===
Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, a certified teacher, a research author, and a 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.
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In this video, I will explain why I no longer believe in traditional goal-setting and teach you about a better alternative: "The Intention Alignment Method."
Take my Learning Diagnostic Quiz (free): go.icanstudy.com/diagnostic-problemwithgoalsetting
=== Guided Training Program ===
I’ve distilled my 13 years of experience as a learning coach into a step-by-step learning skills program.
If you want to be able to master new knowledge and skills in half the time, check out: programs.icanstudy.com/academic?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=justin&utm_content=problemwithgoalsetting
=== About Dr Justin Sung ===
Dr. Justin Sung is a world-renowned expert in self-regulated learning, a certified teacher, a research author, and a 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.
