While passive reading and highlighting make us feel productive, cognitive science shows they do little for long-term storage. Research consistently points to active recall and spaced repetition as the gold standard for memory. By forcing the brain to retrieve information without cues and reviewing it at strategic intervals, you flatten the forgetting curve. However, implementing this consistently can be challenging, and everyone adapts these techniques differently. What strategies or digital tools have you used to move away from passive studying, and how did they impact your retention?