About this quote

Attention follows desire; connecting material to a real purpose makes memory more likely to hold it.

When to use it

• Before the next class, write why the next topic matters before trying to memorize its details.
• Use the same principle on one difficult subject: write why the next topic matters before trying to memorize its details, then note what changed.
• Try it with a classmate or study group: write why the next topic matters before trying to memorize its details, and compare the result at the end of the week.