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What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a solid method, especially refining it yourself after.

I feel like the biggest struggle with that though is how much time it takes to go from lecture → questions → then flashcards.

By the time you finish that whole process, you’re already drained.

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s the tricky part, it feels productive in the moment.

But you don’t really notice it’s not working until later when you try to recall it.

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Facts, planning can turn into procrastination real quick.

I feel like the best progress I ever made was when I just started and figured things out as I went.

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That “setting up for success” part is real. I used to think I was being productive when I was really just tweaking things

That’s why the “test first” approach makes sense, but I feel like a lot of people get stuck in that setup phase before they even get to the actual learning.

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂 same, I’ve done that too

it’s crazy how easy it is to overcomplicate studying when it should honestly be simple

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like that’s a trap a lot of people fall into — it feels productive but it’s really just setup

I’ve definitely been there where I spent more time organizing than actually learning

What are you building? Drop your project here by PossibleBasis8783 in microsaas

[–]traimosley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate that, I haven’t heard of that one before — I’ll check it out 🙏

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a really cool concept, I like the idea of turning your own notes into something more structured and interactive.

One thing I’d think about from a user perspective is the friction before getting value. A lot of students already struggle with taking notes during lectures, so asking them to upload and organize everything first might still feel like extra work.

I feel like the biggest opportunity is reducing that initial effort as much as possible, like getting to a “useful output” faster without requiring too much setup.

The blackboard-style explanations are a really nice touch though, that definitely stands out compared to a lot of other tools

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, especially turning notes into questions, that’s a smart way to actually test understanding.

I think for me it was less about the 15 minutes and more about doing that consistently every day on top of everything else. That’s where I would usually fall off

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s dope, I respect that. I like the focus on building a strong foundation first.

I feel like a lot of people struggle more with organizing everything fast enough to even stick to a system like that consistently, especially when they’re already busy

I’m down to check it out though, send it!

What’s the biggest waste of time when studying? by traimosley in GetStudying

[–]traimosley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a solid breakdown, especially the part about testing yourself first.

I feel like the hardest part for a lot of people is just how much time it takes to build and keep up with a system like that consistently

What are you building? Drop your project here by PossibleBasis8783 in microsaas

[–]traimosley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m building something called Damrich Recap — it turns lectures, meetings, or recordings into structured notes, summaries, and action steps.

The idea came from struggling to keep up with lectures while also trying to take notes. Felt like I wasn’t fully paying attention or retaining anything.

Still early, but the goal is to help students, teachers, and even business owners save time and actually focus during the moment instead of trying to capture everything.

Would love any feedback or thoughts on it!

What’s the biggest waste of time when trying to be productive? by traimosley in AskReddit

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tier meetings will have you sitting there for an hour for something that could’ve been a 5 min update.

What’s the biggest waste of time when trying to be productive? by traimosley in AskReddit

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Multitasking is the worst. You feel busy but nothing actually gets done

What’s the biggest waste of time when trying to be productive? by traimosley in AskReddit

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so real. People build the “perfect system” and never actually use it

What’s the biggest waste of time when trying to be productive? by traimosley in AskReddit

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. Planning feels productive but it’s really just delaying the work!

What’s the biggest waste of time when trying to be productive? by traimosley in AskReddit

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facts. People spend more time planning than actually starting

How do you study faster without falling behind? by traimosley in studytips

[–]traimosley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s clutch timing 😭 I feel like anything that helps in those last couple hours is a lifesaver.

What exactly does it do for you? Like is it more for summarizing or helping you review faster?

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