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This. My tendency, for instance, is to want to study for hours and hours before a big test, even if I know the material and only need a quick review. Don’t get sucked into this trap.</p>
<p>Also, use all your time well: you can study or read while you’re eating breakfast, in the five minutes after class finishes before the bell rings, in the green room during a long tech rehearsal, in the waiting room at the dentist, etc. etc. etc. If you master this technique, you’ll see a HUGE increase in sleep and free time.</p>