13 steps to better anki flashcards part 1:

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keep a simple single deck for each subject

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First understand then memorize

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Place the most important info in the deck and ignore small details

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Have the smallest amount of information on your flashcards. Break up complex flashcards into multiple cards

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Be consise and focus only on the exact info you need

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Attack info from multiple angles: out loud, recitation, diagrams, flowcharts etc.

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Set a threshold for the number of new cards you can learn each day

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