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Ray Blakney

At LSQ we help people of all ages understand what methods of learning work best for them and provide guidance and tips on how to make the most of that knowledge.

Stop writing, start "Synthesizing"

Feb 21, 2026

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6 min read

Stop writing, start "Synthesizing"

Using "External Scaffolding" and "Cognitive Offloading" to turn messy thoughts into clear mastery.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Procrastination: It’s not about laziness

Feb 20, 2026

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6 min read

Procrastination: It’s not about laziness

Understanding the "Emotional Hijack" and why your brain chooses short-term mood repair over long-term learning.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Thinking outside the "Box" (Scientifically)

Feb 20, 2026

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6 min read

Thinking outside the "Box" (Scientifically)

Harnessing "Divergent Thinking" and "Random Entry" to break out of linear logic and find the creative edge.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Your brain’s "User Manual" is here

Feb 19, 2026

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5 min read

Your brain’s "User Manual" is here

How to build a "Latticework" of understanding that makes learning anything 10x faster.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
The neurobiology of the "Creative Spark"

Feb 19, 2026

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5 min read

The neurobiology of the "Creative Spark"

Mastering the "Transient Hypofrontality" and "Gamma Bursts" that lead to breakthrough insights.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
How to Read Faster (Without Losing the Plot)

Feb 18, 2026

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6 min read

How to Read Faster (Without Losing the Plot)

Debunking "Photo-Reading" and mastering the "Saccade" to increase your Acquisition speed.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Tuning Your "Attention Filter" With Sound

Feb 18, 2026

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5 min read

Tuning Your "Attention Filter" With Sound

Using "Pink Noise" and non-lyrical patterns to shield your Prefrontal Cortex from distractions.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
How to Crush "Exam Anxiety"

Feb 17, 2026

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6 min read

How to Crush "Exam Anxiety"

Mastering the "Challenge State" vs. "Threat State" and hacking your HPA axis for peak exam performance.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
How to Learn Everything (All at Once)

Feb 17, 2026

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5 min read

How to Learn Everything (All at Once)

Leveraging "Interleaving" and "Context Switching" to master disparate skills without burning out your CPU.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Curiosity: Your Brain’s "Download" Button

Feb 16, 2026

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6 min read

Curiosity: Your Brain’s "Download" Button

Leveraging the "Information Gap" theory and the mesolimbic pathway to turn a boring grind into an addictive quest.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Why forgetting is a "Feature," not a "Bug"

Feb 16, 2026

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6 min read

Why forgetting is a "Feature," not a "Bug"

Understanding "Synaptic Pruning" and the "Decay Theory" to optimize your brain's storage capacity.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Habit Stacking: The Learning Secret Weapon

Feb 15, 2026

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5 min read

Habit Stacking: The Learning Secret Weapon

Moving from manual "Willpower" to the automatic "Basal Ganglia" execution of an elite learner.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Teaching: The ultimate Valentine’s gift?

Feb 14, 2026

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7 min read

Teaching: The ultimate Valentine’s gift?

Why the act of teaching others is the fastest way to master the "Lore" of any subject.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Happy Valentine’s: The science of the "Bestie" boost

Feb 14, 2026

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6 min read

Happy Valentine’s: The science of the "Bestie" boost

How platonic bonds, shared "Vibes," and group loyalty act as a cognitive lubricant for your learning journey.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
How to Grade Your Own Brain

Feb 13, 2026

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6 min read

How to Grade Your Own Brain

Learning how to monitor, evaluate, and adjust your cognitive processes in real-time.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
The Neurobiology of Your Desk

Feb 13, 2026

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6 min read

The Neurobiology of Your Desk

Leveraging the "Context Effect" and "Visual Quiet" to automate your attention.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Eat your way to an A+

Feb 12, 2026

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6 min read

Eat your way to an A+

How to optimize your "Blood-Brain Barrier" and fuel your cognitive engine with the right macronutrients.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
The "Brain Wash" You Actually Need

Feb 12, 2026

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7 min read

The "Brain Wash" You Actually Need

Leveraging the Glymphatic system and REM cycles to cement your learning.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
How to "Un-Learn" Your Bad Habits

Feb 11, 2026

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7 min read

How to "Un-Learn" Your Bad Habits

Overcoming proactive interference and neural entrenchment to rewrite your mental maps.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
10,000 Hours is a Lie

Feb 11, 2026

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6 min read

10,000 Hours is a Lie

Why "time spent" is a vanity metric and how "Deliberate Practice" compresses years of growth into months.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
The AI trap: Convenience vs. Competence

Feb 10, 2026

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7 min read

The AI trap: Convenience vs. Competence

Understanding "Cognitive Offloading" and how to prevent AI from stalling your intellectual growth.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Upgrade Your Brain’s Hardware

Feb 10, 2026

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6 min read

Upgrade Your Brain’s Hardware

Leveraging BDNF, neurogenesis, and metabolic health to build a high-performance vessel for your intellect

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
The Neurobiology of AI-Assisted Learning

Feb 9, 2026

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7 min read

The Neurobiology of AI-Assisted Learning

Using Large Language Models to simulate the "Socratic Method" and bridge the knowledge gap.

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
Why Your Brain Runs Out of Gas

Feb 6, 2026

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7 min read

Why Your Brain Runs Out of Gas

Understanding cognitive load and ego depletion to extend your peak focus hours

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
How to Invent New Ideas Fast

Feb 5, 2026

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7 min read

How to Invent New Ideas Fast

How to merge disparate concepts into breakthrough insights using "Combinatorial Creativity"

Ray Blakney
Ray Blakney
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