Author: Brian

Is it possible to enjoy bar prep?

It’s one of the dryest things a person can do on this planet. (Don’t let space aliens try this.) But we retain more and pay more attention when things are enjoyable.

The default, typical, boring approach to bar prep involves sitting still like a statue, watching people in suits drone on as you fantasize about throwing yourself out the window (not your computer though…you already paid the laptop exam fees). You might even pause the video and make sure to fill in all the notes.

This is all surprisingly exhausting.

The default way of doing things feels nice because you can’t get anything wrong when you’re just absorbing information. You won’t taste defeat, but you won’t taste victory either.

Instead of playing defense, it’s time to go on offense. You can even enjoy bar prep this way.

Ultimately, you can have fun with anything. It’s a mindset. And if it isn’t fun, you can just enjoy not having fun!

Here’s a visual guide with 6 ways to make steady progress and enjoy bar prep, without the frustration and exhaustion that come with the default approach to studying for the bar exam.

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They say that overthinking happens when you don’t trust your gut.

You let your “perfectionism” keep you playing defense for weeks. Manually listening to every word in your course. Re-reading giant outlines (because you’ll retain the information this time). Planning your schedule down to the minute.

Meanwhile, someone dumber than you figured it out and became an attorney.

You already know what to do. The problem is that you don’t trust yourself enough to do it.

Maybe you should learn to listen to your gut a little more instead of regretting it later in your most private moments.

Continue reading “Are you finally ready to listen yet? Here’s how to get unstuck in bar prep”