The Study Coach's Secret to Passing Exams Without Stress
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this episode of Straight Talk, Study Coach founder Tom Vorselen reveals the science‑backed methods that turned his own academic failure into A‑average grades and now help students and busy professionals crush procrastination, master time‑management, and retain information without burning out. Stay tuned for a free “Study Breakthrough Bundle” you can claim at the end of the show.
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Get your FREE study Breakthrough Bundle!!!
- PACE your study blueprint, Learn more in less time!
- Anti-Procrastination video training and workbook.
👉🏻 Tomvorselen.com/straight
Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_studycoach/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_studycoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vorselen/
What you’ll learn
- Why schools don’t teach “how to learn”– the missing curriculum that leaves students overwhelmed, the impact of the planning fallacy and Parkinson’s Law, and how this gap fuels chronic procrastination.
- Active‑recall & question‑driven studying– concrete steps to convert passive note‑taking into self‑generated quiz questions, the PACER Study Blueprint, and proven memorization tricks that boost retention.
- Smart AI usage– how to avoid letting AI do the thinking for you, and how to program AI to challenge you with recall prompts, generate practice questions, and reinforce concepts instead of simply summarizing content.
- The psychology behind procrastination – uncover the internal dialogue that stems from past failures, how cognitive‑behavioral insights reshape beliefs, and three practical tactics to break the avoidance cycle instantly.
- Customizable time‑blocking & Pomodoro systems – detailed guidance on setting “when, where, how, what” blocks, adjusting intervals for ADHD or high‑focus work, and using weekly reviews to fine‑tune your schedule and eliminate decision fatigue.
Tomvorselen.com
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In this episode of Straight Talk, Study Coach founder Tom Vorselen reveals the science‑backed methods that turned his own academic failure into A‑average grades and now help students and busy professionals crush procrastination, master time‑management, and retain information without burning out. Stay tuned for a free “Study Breakthrough Bundle” you can claim at the end of the show. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Get your FREE study Breakthrough Bundle!!! - PACE your study blueprint, Learn more in less time! - Anti-Procrastination video training and workbook. 👉🏻 Tomvorselen.com/straight Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_studycoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_studycoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-vorselen/ What you’ll learn - Why schools don’t teach “how to learn”– the missing curriculum that leaves students overwhelmed, the impact of the planning fallacy and Parkinson’s Law, and how this gap fuels chronic procrastination. - Active‑recall & question‑driven studying– concrete steps to convert passive note‑taking into self‑generated quiz questions, the PACER Study Blueprint, and proven memorization tricks that boost retention. - Smart AI usage– how to avoid letting AI do the thinking for you, and how to program AI to challenge you with recall prompts, generate practice questions, and reinforce concepts instead of simply summarizing content. - The psychology behind procrastination – uncover the internal dialogue that stems from past failures, how cognitive‑behavioral insights reshape beliefs, and three practical tactics to break the avoidance cycle instantly. - Customizable time‑blocking & Pomodoro systems – detailed guidance on setting “when, where, how, what” blocks, adjusting intervals for ADHD or high‑focus work, and using weekly reviews to fine‑tune your schedule and eliminate decision fatigue. Tomvorselen.com ---------------------------------------------------------- 💟 Welcome to Straight Talk No Sugar Added with Neena Perez If you're a purpose-driven human ready to take control of your life and business, you’re in the right place. I’m Neena Perez — mindset coach, author, and host of the Straight Talk No Sugar Added podcast. This channel is where real conversations, unfiltered truth, and powerful strategies collide to help you break barriers, build bold coaching businesses, and lead with purpose. 🎙️ Expect transformational episodes with real talk about mindset, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth — without the sugarcoating. 🎯 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications So you never miss a mindset shift, a breakthrough moment, or a coaching gem. 📢 Love what you hear? 👉 Like, comment, and share to support the movement 👉 Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/neenaperez to help fuel the mission! 🍽️ New Channel: The Purpose Filled Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/@Chefneenaperez Where food meets faith, family, and fulfillment. 👩🍳 Subscribe here → @Chefneenaperez ⚡ Follow & Connect 🔗 YouTube: @StraightTalkNoSugarAdded 📸 Instagram: @straighttalknosugaradded 🌐 Websites: https://neenaperez.com | https://straighttalknosugaradded.com 💼 LinkedIn: Neena Perez 📩 Email: hello@straighttalknosugaradded.com Let’s build a life and business you don’t need a vacation from.