by Matt | February 20, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching
The importance of ritual tends to be overlooked in modern society. We love to believe we have moved beyond the dark ages when ritual was comforting and made us feel safe from the things that go bump in the night. But, I think some ritual in life is a good thing. One...
by Matt | February 3, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching, studying
You have probably heard that there are three major learning styles: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. Auditory learners learn best hearing information. Visual learners do best seeing information. Kinesthetic learners do best while applying the information or...
by Matt | January 24, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching, studying
As I post this, there are four weeks until the bar exam. Some of you are probably thinking: Thank God, it’s almost over! Others might be thinking: Oh no, it’s just around the corner! No matter what your preferred statement is about this moment in time, I...
by Matt | January 1, 2014 | bar exam tips, coaching, stress reduction
It is almost exactly two months until the bar exam as I post this. Two months is when most people begin studying in earnest. Maybe your bar exam prep course has just started or is about to start. Maybe you are getting ready to make your hotel reservations for the...
by Matt | December 20, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching, essay preparation
I recently received an email with the following question about preparing for bar exam essays: As I get closer to the exam in February, I’m becoming more worried about being able to pass the essay portion. Any ideas? Yes, I have some ideas. But, first, I want to...
by Matt | November 11, 2013 | bar exam tips, coaching, nutrition
I recently received an email asking me what sort of foods are good to eat during the bar exam test days. This post provides one answer to that question and addresses foods that can help you with focus and concentration during your bar exam preparation. But before I...
