
This learning plan combines three essential cognitive skills that compound when developed together: mindfulness provides the mental clarity and focus needed for effective learning, enhanced memory techniques multiply your ability to retain and apply knowledge, and critical thinking ensures you process information wisely. It's ideal for students, professionals, and lifelong learners who want to think more clearly, learn more efficiently, and make better decisions in an increasingly complex world.
This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn To be more mindful. Be able to retain information better. Stronger critical thinking. with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.
Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering To be more mindful. Be able to retain information better. Stronger critical thinking..
Build the essential foundation of mindfulness through daily practice, learning how to anchor your attention in the present moment and cultivate a calm, focused mind.


Transform how you learn and retain information using science-backed strategies like active recall, spaced repetition, and proven memory techniques from world champions.

Learn to think clearly, recognize cognitive biases, and make better decisions by mastering the art of questioning assumptions and evaluating evidence systematically.


Master advanced techniques to sustain deep concentration, optimize your brain's performance, and integrate mindfulness with enhanced learning and critical analysis in daily life.


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