220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve

Everything's a u shaped curve: don't work too hard, but not too little either, for best results. Explore how understanding this "sweet spot" principle can help you find the balance in your study routine, as well as get the right balance in other areas of your study strategy too, such as how many spaced repetitions are optimal for you, or the right mix of different study methods for your needs. * 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: Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books. Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

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220. Study Motivation and the U Shaped Curve is an episode from Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning by William Wadsworth.

This episode is 13:59 long.

This episode was published on Mar 15, 2026.

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