In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Justin Sung & Michael Tsai, Co-Founders of iCanStudy, a teaching platform helping anyone from students to professionals use effective evidence-based systems for studying, time management and productivity derived from research and designed from their experience.
We discuss and unpack the flaws within the schooling system, pressures that students are now facing with the changing syllabuses, different parenting styles Justin and Michael have dealt with and their advice to students struggling with studying.
Dr Justin Sung is a medical doctor, certified teacher, author and YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers, where he shares more of his techniques, thoughts and advice on all things to do with learning efficiently. His co-founder, Michael Tsai, is a seasoned speaker, education consultant, learning designer and professional coach who shares a mission with Justin to help change the way students and professionals invest in their learning pursuits via mainstream methods.
00:00 - Intro
01:57 - Justin & Michael’s Upbringing
06:20 - The Asian “Golden Child” Pathway
09:55 - The Asian Mentality Around “Being a Doctor”
14:29 - The Birth of iCanStudy
21:55 - Justin & Michael’s Take on The Current Education System
27:21 - Student Exposure to Certain Challenges & Pressure
31:36 - Going Against the Grade
36:47 - iCanStudy’s Methods of Effective Learning
48:12 - Outro
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