Section
Either, Or
Careful comparisons of two approaches, with notes on when each might suit you.
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Either, Or
8 min Newest
Study Alone or With a Friend? Two Ways to Learn Something Hard
Solitary study gives you focus and your own pace. A study partner gives you questions, encouragement and a gentle deadline. Here is what each does well, why, and how to tell which suits you.
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Either, Or
9 min
Notebook or Phone? A Fair Comparison for Catching Ideas
A pocket notebook and a phone notes app both catch ideas, but they fail in different ways. Here is a patient comparison of speed, distraction, searchability and pleasure, with a free two-week trial to find out which suits you.
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Either, Or
8 min
Paper Lists or Sticky Notes? A Fair Comparison for Keeping Track of Tasks
One running list or a handful of sticky notes? Each gives you something the other can't, and the better choice depends on how your days actually go. Here is a plain comparison, with a table and a few ways to decide.
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Either, Or
8 min
Reading Aloud or Reading Silently? What Each Does for Understanding
Reading aloud slows you down and catches clumsy sentences. Silent reading is quicker and quieter. Here is why each helps in different ways, and a gentle rule of thumb for choosing between them.