How to Remember Everything You READ

Do you ever finish a page and immediately forget what you just read? In this episode, host Phil Sarpong shares science-backed strategies to help you absorb, retain, and apply what you read—especially when facing massive amounts of material like in graduate school.

Drawing from neuroscience, clinical psychology, and his own experience navigating doctoral-level coursework, Phil breaks down key learning techniques that actually work. You’ll discover:

• The power of active reading and self-testing
• Why spaced repetition beats cramming every time
• How to build and apply concept maps to retain complex material
• When to focus on memorization—and why it should come last

Whether you're a grad student drowning in papers or just want to retain more from your favorite nonfiction books, this episode will transform the way you read and learn.