On Running Out of Time with Our LSAT Coach, Marco Kim
In this episode, I’m joined by Marco Kim, our wonderful LSAT coach in Mastering Test Prep! Marco is a second-year law student at the University of Western Ontario, formerly an economics student at the University of McGill. As a seasoned LSAT coach, Marco shares valuable strategies and perspectives on effectively managing time constraints and achieving your LSAT goals. Join us as we explore practical approaches to handling time-related challenges and maintaining focus on achieving academic objectives.
Navigating Time Constraints and Achieving Goals with Marco Kim
Preparing for the LSAT can be quite a journey, and we understand the challenges it brings. Recognizing the significance of time management can help you to ease stress and enhance your study approach. In this episode, we delve into essential strategies for managing time constraints and successfully achieving goals. Listen to learn more about:
- Acknowledging time constraints when plans encounter interruptions, delays, or unforeseen issues. Your original plan may fall short due to time constraints and trigger a sense of panic. The first step towards a solution is recognizing these time limitations.
- Adopting an outsider’s perspective to look at the situation objectively and deal with panic. Learn how to distinguish between external factors causing delays and internal issues with plan execution.
- Being generous with yourself when planning and managing time – plan for consistent disruptions or accounting for extra time if not. If delays are due to poor planning, reevaluate strategies for a more effective approach.
- Focusing on essential goals when time is insufficient. Recognize the importance of reassessing what can be realistically achieved and recognize various goals within a larger plan and understand their timelines.
- The need to reevaluate and reassess goals instead of outright abandoning them. There is a delicate balance required between realistic expectations and often underestimated time requirements.
- Marco’s personal strategy for calming panic, involving detachment from the situation, having a meal, and engaging in relaxing activities. Remember to look at the situation objectively after grounding yourself
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