5 Study Hacks Using the Feynman Technique

Who was Feynman?

Richard Feynman was a Nobel prize-winning physicist known as "The Great Explainer". He believed if you couldn't explain it simply, you didn't understand it well enough.

The 4 Steps

1. Choose a Concept: Pick a tough theory (e.g., Photosynthesis).
2. Teach it to a Child: pretend you are explaining it to a 12-year-old. Use simple language.
3. Identify Gaps: When you get stuck, go back to the source material. That's your knowledge gap.
4. Simplify & Organize: Create a simple analogy or story.

Applying it to Exams

Don't just read your notes. Stand in front of a mirror and "teach" the lesson. If you stumble, you don't know it yet. This active recall method is 10x more effective than passive reading.

Hack Your Brain

Combine this with the Pomodoro technique (25 min work, 5 min break) to avoid burnout. Your brain needs rest to consolidate memory.