Two tips I have are to handwrite notes on the material, and, to reread the material at least once a later date. Taking notes by hand has been shown to increas

Two tips I have are to handwrite notes on the material, and, to reread the material at least once a later date. Taking notes by hand has been shown to increase retention in college lectures as compared to typing notes on a laptop or not taking notes at all, while rereading is essentially taking advantage of spaced repetition. I can’t emphasize the value of handwriting notes enough. It was that “one weird trick” that got me through college. I actually never looked back at my notes, but, I got the benefit just by writing them. Oh, and, one thing to note here: highlighting stuff in the book or paper you’re reading is great for when you come back and read the material again, but doesn’t do much for retention on the first read. Write that shit down if you want to remember it.