{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tom Vorselen On Why Effort Isn\u2019t the Problem (Your Learning Systems Are) | Episode 429","description":"You\u2019ll get the same 14-day free trial either way\u2014but if you use my link, you\u2019ll also be supporting Professor Game: \ud83d\udc49 professorgame.com\/openyourskool What if learning felt less like burnout and more like leveling up? We welcome Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, to explore how active learning, mindset shifts, and gamified structures help students and professionals overcome procrastination, manage time better, and achieve results without overwhelm. Tom Vorselen is the founder of The Study Coach, a global coaching brand helping students and working professionals overcome procrastination, master time management, and study smarter with proven science-based methods. After struggling with poor grades and burnout during university, Tom transformed his own approach using evidence from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, eventually graduating with top marks and turning his system into a full-time mission.&amp;nbsp;Today, The Study Coach supports learners in over 40 countries through personalized coaching, online programs, and workshops focused on efficiency, focus, and mindset. Tom\u2019s methods have helped thousands of students from medicine to business to engineering achieve higher results in less time and regain confidence in their ability to learn, grow, and perform at their best. Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO\u00ae SERIOUS PLAY\u00ae and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. &amp;nbsp; Guest Links and Info  Study Breakthrough Bundle: Send a DM to @the_studycoach on IG and send the word PROFESSOR Website: tomsteam.nl LinkedIn: Tom Vorselen Instagram: @the_studycoach TikTok: @the_studycoach Facebook: tom.vorselen YouTube:&amp;nbsp; youtube.com\/@the_studycoach  &amp;nbsp; Links to episode mentions:  Proposed guest: Dan (A Team Member) Recommended book: Level Up by Rob Dial Favorite game:  Call of Duty series Fifa (FC nowadays)    &amp;nbsp; Lets's do stuff together!  Let's chat about your gamification project Start Your Community on Skool for Free YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Ask a question  ","author_name":"Professor Game Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.professorgame.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39868860\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197851790"}