You're Not Dumb, Your Study System Is

Zach Highley • October 10, 2025

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The Learning Guy 🧠 Self-improvement for mortals. Ex-physician (MD) who figured out learning is the ultimate life skill. What you'll get: → Evidence-based learning methods for life → Productivity that actually works → Evidence-based health advice from an MD → Personal experiments with detailed results 📧 Weekly newsletter: zhighley.com/newsletter 📚 Book "SoloTuber": zhighley.com/book 🎓 Courses: zhighley.com/courses Gear I use: zhighley.com/resources/#gear What I'm reading: zhighley.com/resources/#books

You're Not Dumb, Your Study System Is

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