There things we might believe about learning that feel intuitive and even comforting. e.g we may think we have a preference for learning in a certain way, such as by listening. We may think we were born to be better at certain subjects than others, so there’s not much we can do.  These beliefs can hold us back  and are not supported by research. We may believe we’re using the best study habits to aid our learning. It may surprise us to find out that there are better ways to learn.