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Our book review series, Chess Books Recaptured,\xa0is back to discuss a\xa0\u201cnon-chess\u201d book for the first time. However, the information in this book is vital for any student of the game. Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning is an extremely insightful encapsulation of best practices for learning and retaining information. The book is written by Peter C. Brown, Henry Roediger and Mark McDaniel, and was the culmination of 10+ years of research. Joining me to discuss the book is emergency room physician and dedicated chess amateur Dr. Nick Vasquez. Nick has been blogging about how Make it Stick changed his thinking about learning and chess study, and we thought it was worth expanding the blog posts into a conversation. Key precepts of the book include the importance of mixing study themes, spacing out your study, testing your knowledge frequently,\xa0and emphasizing understanding and contextualization of the study material.\xa0Timestamps of the topics discussed are below.\xa0\n\nThanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com!\xa0\nBe sure to check out their new courses including IM Christof Sielecki\u2019s new course, and if you use this link to sign up for Chessable Pro, and/or make a Chessable purchase, it will help support Perpetual Chess.\xa0\nhttps://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro\n\nInterviews Mentioned:\xa0\nEpisode 286 Adult Improver Series Interview with Dr. Nick Vasquez\xa0\nEpisode 349 with Dr. Anique de Bruin\xa0\n\nNick\u2019s blog posts about Make it Stick:\nBook Review- https://nickvasquezmd.substack.com/p/make-it-stick\nChess Implications: https://nickvasquezmd.substack.com/p/making-it-stick\n\n0:02- How did Make it Stick change Nick\u2019s thinking about learning and studying chess?\xa0\n\n0:09- What are the implications for opening learning of Make it Stick\nMentioned: Make it Stick website\xa0\n\n\n21:00- What is the difference between varied practice and interleaving?\xa0\n\n24:30- How did the book alter Nick\u2019s training plan?\xa0\nMentioned: The Chess Steps, Practical Chess Exercises, GM Wojciech Moranda\u2019s Books, GM Winning Chess Exercises for Kids, Anki\xa0\n\n29:00- When trying to ingrain something into one\u2019s memory are you better off studying things over decreasing time intervals or increasing time intervals?\xa0\n\n33:00- More chess study conclusions\nMentioned: FM Nate Solon\u2019s How to Learn an Opening in 2023\n\n40:00- Is is true that \u201cthere is no such as a learning style?\u201d\xa0\n\n45:00- Final thoughts and favorite quotes and studies cited.\xa0\n\n50:00- What is a \u201cmemory palace?\nMentioned; Moonwalking with Einstein\n\n57:00- Thanks to Dr. Vasquez for rejoining me! Be sure to sub to his blog here:\nhttps://nickvasquezmd.substack.com/\n\nIf you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here:\nhttps://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices