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raymondwright456
Sunday, Aug 31 2014

Throughout LR, in the problems I get wrong, I try to figure out what it was that tricked or confused me. This could be ignorance of different flaws, or problems mapping problems quick enough. Once I see the weakness that was exploited, I watch the video to understand JY or Jon's thought process, then try to internalize it.

One thing that may help would be to copy all of the questions you've ever gotten wrong, and make them into one long LR packet. Then you can do the packet over again, going through the necessary thought processes to solve each question.

When you solve the questions again, don't take shortcuts because you know the right answers. Write out reasons for why each answer choice is wrong, and why the right one is correct. This will help you internalize the necessary thought processes for answering questions.

DISCLAIMER: This is not fool-proof. Some LR sections simply play off your weaknesses better than others. I've gone from going -0 on both sections to going -7 in back-to-back preptests. The key is to stay focused during LR, while finding a balance between figuring out every answer with complete certainty and finishing the section with time to spare (very few people who I know can do both)

Post Scriptum: As you do more LR questions, you begin to see the answer before you read the choices. For Flaw, you'll see the flaw that is made, and then quickly match it up with the answers given. Same with Necessary Assumption, when you can intuitively locate the jump, and with SA, when you get really good at mapping out relationships and can do it in your head. This type of pattern recognition only comes through practice, in a way similar to LG.

I hope this helps!

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raymondwright456
Wednesday, Dec 10 2014

So, I don't usually comment on these things, but as someone who has researched nootropics (I am not a doctor) I thought I'd give you my opinion:

These drugs / minerals / vitamins do nothing that exercise and eating healthy meals won't also do for you. You will see greater increases in memory and mental stamina by taking part in an exercise regimen than you will by taking any pill.

Unfortunately, life isn't Limitless, where we can take one ingredient and make our brain function to its ultimate potential.

Also, remember that you're playing around with your neurochemistry. Most of these drugs have not gone through long-term studies. Playing with your brain chemistry for the LSAT has a potentially high risk, with potentially zero reward.

Even if you do find that Alpha Brain, Piracetam, etc work for you in the short term, you will develop a tolerance for it, and become psychologically if not physically dependent on it. Remember: homeostasis always wins out in the end.

Eat better, sleep better, exercise more (both cardio and weights) and you will maximize your brain's potential.

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