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41 MasterClasses Ranked and Reviewed (What is the best MasterClass?)

June 18, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

41 MasterClasses Ranked and Reviewed (What is the best MasterClass?)

MasterClass is easily one of the best educational investments I’ve ever made. I’ve completed 41 MasterClasses now, writing glowing reviews for many of them, so it’s safe to say that I’m totally addicted.  The instructors in the MasterClass catalogue are the best in the world. MasterClass Limited Time 3-Day Free Trail No other platform is […]

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How to Create an Online Course

June 9, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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More people should create online courses.  Everyone has value to offer. Everyone has something they can teach others. And these days it’s never been easier to not only become an authority on your chosen topic, but to have an audience waiting and ready no matter how obscure your topic. But how do you get started […]

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How To Schedule Your Study Sessions (the Primacy and Recency Effect)

June 5, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

All those students studying and cramming for hours on end have got it wrong.  And most don’t even know how wrong they’ve got it.  I know tons of students – good students, teacher’s pets who went on to get okay (but still disappointing) grades – who would study for hours and even deny themselves toilet […]

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How to Write a Personal Statement for Elite Universities (Skillshare Course)

June 3, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

skillshare review

My How to Write a Personal Statement for Elite Universities Course is now live and available to view at Skillshare.com You normally have to pay a membership fee to access the courses on Skillshare, but if you follow my link here you can get 2 months of free access to the entire Skillshare catalogue (which includes […]

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Shots, Sandwiches, and Nightcaps (Study Hacks for Morning, Noon, and Night)

May 28, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

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You know what I like to do first thing in the morning? After using the bathroom and knocking back a glass of water, I like to have a strong shot of espresso.  It gets me going, perks me up, and gets me ready for the day ahead. In my weaker moments, I’ve often been known […]

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Gamify Your Studies

May 27, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

gamify your studies

This article is an extract from my book 50 Life-Changing Study Hacks, which you can download and read for free here. Humans are difficult creatures. We’re basically programmed to seek out and indulge in pleasurable activities and avoid stressful or unpleasant activities.  That means surfing Reddit, Instagram, or Facebook is easy.  That means playing Clash of […]

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Online Course Announcement: How to Write a Personal Statement for Elite Universities (Coming Soon!)

May 12, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

how to write a personal statement for elite universities

Have you got your sights set on getting into an elite university? Maybe you dream of attending my alma mater, Oxford University. Or perhaps your dream is with another seemingly impenetrable fortress of learning.  Well one thing you can do to stack the odds of getting an invite to interview in your favour is to […]

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Billy Collins Teaches Reading and Writing Poetry MasterClass Review

May 7, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

Poetry has been a huge part of my life. A part that I’ve sadly lost touch with until I took the Billy Collins Poetry MasterClass. It was poetry that kicked off my insomnia in my teenage years. I’d spend half the night reading and writing poetry. I circulated it to friends, wrote love poems for my girlfriends, and […]

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Penn & Teller Teach the Art of Magic MasterClass Review

May 3, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

The Penn & Teller Teach the Art of Magic MasterClass was MAGICAL. This MasterClass is what my ten-year-old self would have loved. The little boy version of me who wanted to be a magician, who spent countless nights hunched in front of the TV watching David Blaine, Derren Brown, and, of course, the great Penn and Teller […]

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David Lynch Teaches Creativity And Film MasterClass Review

April 9, 2019 By Ben McEvoy

david lynch teaches creativity and film masterclass review

The David Lynch MasterClass is freaking weird, man. But you knew that going into it, didn’t you? Would you expect anything less from the David Lynch who brought you the masterpieces of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive, Eraserhead, and so many more? I’ve already taken a bunch of the film masterclasses thanks […]

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Benjamin McEvoy

I write essays on great books, elite education, practical mindset tips, and living a healthy, happy lifestyle. I'm here to help you live a meaningful life.

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