The speaker introduces the day's tasks with an emphasis on the importance of prioritizing studying over other administrative tasks.

• Studying is highlighted as the most important and biggest mental task for the day.
• The speaker also has administrative tasks like payroll, invoicing, and email follow-ups.
• With limited time before consultations, the speaker considers completing admin tasks but decides studying should come first to avoid procrastination.

The speaker discusses the strategic choice of studying over admin work before consultations, considering the mental energy required post-consultations.

• Prioritizing studying is crucial as the speaker anticipates being too tired to study after consecutive hours of consultations.
• The speaker notes the common feeling of not accomplishing meaningful work by the end of the day if important tasks like studying are not done.
• Choosing to study first is a tactic to ensure that important tasks are not deferred.

An in-depth look at the speaker's study techniques, including the use of mind maps and software tools to facilitate learning.

• The speaker starts studying by building on a previously established understanding and using a mind map to add new information.
• Concepts app is mentioned as a favorite due to its infinite canvas and good organizational features.
• Roam Research app is used for annotating and creating a relational database of information, which is useful for research and in-depth study.

Further insights into the study process and tips for increasing efficiency while organizing and retaining information.

• By reducing unnecessary words in mind maps, the speaker simplifies the visualization of concepts.
• The speaker demonstrates how to visually simplify complex diagrams to aid memory retention and understanding.
• Organizing information as it's being learned is emphasized as a more efficient approach than relying on spaced repetition alone.

After completing consultations, the speaker reflects on the study session and the depth of knowledge gained in a short time.

• The speaker feels knowledgeable on the topic after only a couple of hours of studying spread across a few days.
• The speaker advises that if detail recall is not necessary, to use apps for organization rather than memorization.
• The speaker reflects on the idea of studying in advance to free up time for applying knowledge rather than continuous studying.