Eureka Moments
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:57 pm
Studying for the LSAT isn't something you can cram. It is more than memorizing facts. Learning anything complex takes time and there isn't always a linear relationship between the time you spend and the results you get. That can be incredibly frustrating. That doesn't mean you can't plan, or that dedication and a regular schedule doesn't help immensely, but sometimes you hit plateaus in your score or have persistent struggles with one question type or another.
That means you shouldn't be so obsessed about tracking your progress that it interferes with your learning. It also means that progress comes in bursts sometimes because something finally clicked.
My favorite real-life example was learning to use chopsticks. When I was a kid I struggled with them and no amount of practice seemed to help. Then someone explained them to me in exactly the right way and suddenly I was doing great. I wish I could remember what that person said.
Does anyone have similar LSAT moments? What particular piece of advice helped you understand some aspect of the test?
That means you shouldn't be so obsessed about tracking your progress that it interferes with your learning. It also means that progress comes in bursts sometimes because something finally clicked.
My favorite real-life example was learning to use chopsticks. When I was a kid I struggled with them and no amount of practice seemed to help. Then someone explained them to me in exactly the right way and suddenly I was doing great. I wish I could remember what that person said.
Does anyone have similar LSAT moments? What particular piece of advice helped you understand some aspect of the test?