Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Do you find flashcards boring? I did, too until I found out how to memorize effectively without wasting hours of time. In this video, I'll show you some of the best tips and tricks I have found for doing so.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Why You Should Use Flashcards
03:50 - How Do Flashcards and Notetaking Fit Together?
04:17 - When Not To Use Flashcards
04:39 - Major Traps To Avoid When Using Flashcards
06:02 - Tips For Creating Great Flashcards
06:05 - Create Your Own
06:41 - Create Enumerations
07:35 - Study Both Sides
07:55 - Use Tags for Exam and Specific Topics
08:19 - Have One Simple Fact or Question per Side
08:29 - Say the Answer Out Loud Before Turning It Over
09:10 - Use a Spaced Repetition System
09:15 - Add Links Back to the Original Context
11:20 - The Ultimate Flashcard Tip: Use Mnemonic Techniques
16:04 - How To Use Flashcards Without Wasting Hours Of Time
16:24 - Ask Yourself, Do You Need To Create Flashcards?
16:50 - Create Flashcards During Class
17:26 - Prioritize Weaker Areas
17:42 - Make It A Habit
18:08 - The Magic Of Memorizing Effectively With Flashcards And Not Wasting Hours Of Time
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MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
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MY FAVORITE THINGS:
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🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
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PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
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Do you find flashcards boring? I did, too until I found out how to memorize effectively without wasting hours of time. In this video, I'll show you some of the best tips and tricks I have found for doing so.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Why You Should Use Flashcards
03:50 - How Do Flashcards and Notetaking Fit Together?
04:17 - When Not To Use Flashcards
04:39 - Major Traps To Avoid When Using Flashcards
06:02 - Tips For Creating Great Flashcards
06:05 - Create Your Own
06:41 - Create Enumerations
07:35 - Study Both Sides
07:55 - Use Tags for Exam and Specific Topics
08:19 - Have One Simple Fact or Question per Side
08:29 - Say the Answer Out Loud Before Turning It Over
09:10 - Use a Spaced Repetition System
09:15 - Add Links Back to the Original Context
11:20 - The Ultimate Flashcard Tip: Use Mnemonic Techniques
16:04 - How To Use Flashcards Without Wasting Hours Of Time
16:24 - Ask Yourself, Do You Need To Create Flashcards?
16:50 - Create Flashcards During Class
17:26 - Prioritize Weaker Areas
17:42 - Make It A Habit
18:08 - The Magic Of Memorizing Effectively With Flashcards And Not Wasting Hours Of Time
⭐My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
MY FREE ONLINE COURSES:
🚀3 Days to Lecture Notetaking Mastery in Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystolecturenotetakingmastery
🗺️3 Days To Supercharging Your School Learning With MOCs In Obsidian: course.aidanhelfant.com/3daystosuperchargingyourschoollearningwithmocsinobsidian
✍️From Idea To Paper In Minutes: How To Write Anything In Record Time With Obsidian Notes: course.aidanhelfant.com/fromideatopaperinminuteshowtowriteanythinginrecordtimewithobsidiannotes
MY ONLINE COURSES:
🎓Obsidian University: Your Secret Weapon at School: shop.johnmavrick.com/obsidian-university
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
📚How I choose the next book to read (Shortform): Shortform.com/aidanhelfant
🗞️How I take notes highlights on everything: (Reader): readwise.io/read
💡How I remember what I read (Readwise): readwise.io/aidanhelfant
My favorite flashcard app (IDoRecall): idorecall.com/#pricing Use Discount Code (AidanFriend15% for 15% off)
🎧How I listen to books (Audible Plus): amzn.to/3CQ0Wi9
🚀How I organize my content creation in Notion: gumroad.com/a/70722675/XfxcEw
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
🌎Check out my Blogging Website: aidanhelfant.com
✉️Subscribe to my Email Newsletter: aidanhelfant.com/newsletter
🌻Check out my published Obsidian vault: https://publish.obsidian.md/aidanhelfant
🎙️Check out my Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ZeS9QuqYGGS91YNl7cNf0
🐦Check out my Twitter: twitter.com/AidanHelfant
PS: Some of the links shown above are Affiliate Links and I do receive a commission for purchases 🤪
My Amazing Editors for Videos:
Dan Kinneth Torres: upwork.com/nx/wm/workroom/29029638/overview
