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Description
In this episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden talks with Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, about how to study smarter, overcome procrastination, and retain information more effectively. Tom shares his journey from a struggling student to building a $200K/year education business and explains neuroscience-based strategies that help students and adults learn efficiently.
You’ll discover practical tools for time management, focus, habit formation, and intrinsic motivation, plus actionable steps to replace outdated study methods with science-backed learning techniques. Whether you’re a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this episode will help you boost productivity, improve retention, and achieve academic or career success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why procrastination is often a system problem, not laziness
Science-backed techniques to learn faster and remember more
How to shift from perfectionism to progress
Neuroscience-based study methods for adult learners and students
How intrinsic motivation drives consistent learning
Practical time management and focus strategies
Tools to turn failure into actionable learning opportunities
How habit formation improves long-term retention
Why small daily study practices beat last-minute cramming
Key Takeaways
✅ Learning is a lifelong journey; anyone can improve
✅ Procrastination is often caused by mindset and systems, not laziness
✅ Effective study strategies outperform hours of inefficient effort
✅ Progress-focused learning is more impactful than perfectionist approaches
✅ Intrinsic motivation leads to better engagement and retention
✅ Neuroscience-informed methods enhance focus and memory
✅ Adults can learn as effectively as students using the right strategies
✅ Structured practice beats cramming for long-term results
✅ Actionable tools turn academic struggles into growth opportunities
✅ Small, consistent habits compound into success
Guest Links & Resources:
🌐 Website – https://www.tomsteam.nl/
📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@the_studycoach
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_studycoach/
💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vorselen/
🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@the_studycoach
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🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/
🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/
Work With Michael:
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Email: Coachinginsession@gmail.com
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