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WELE Leaderboard: How Competition Helps You Learn Better

April 23, 2024· 4 min read
WELE Leaderboard: How Competition Helps You Learn Better

Some people learn better with competition. The Leaderboard in WELE is designed for people like that.

How Does the Leaderboard Work?

WELE has several types of leaderboards:

  • Daily: Ranked by daily points
  • Weekly: Weekly ranking
  • All-time: Total points ever
  • Streak: Who has the longest streak
  • Class: Ranking within your class (if applicable)

Why Does Competition Help Learning?

1. Social Motivation

When you see others studying hard, you want to study too. "If they can do it, so can I."

2. Accountability

Friends and colleagues see you on the leaderboard. You don't want to drop ranks in front of them.

3. Gamification

The feeling of climbing ranks is like playing a game. Brain releases dopamine when ranking up, creating motivation to continue.

4. Benchmarking

Know where you stand compared to others. If top 10%, you're doing well. If bottom 50%, need to work harder.

How to Leverage the Leaderboard

1. Find Rivals

Choose 2-3 people with scores near yours as "rivals". Try to beat them each week.

2. Join Groups

Join study groups on WELE or create one with friends. Competition in small groups is more intense.

3. Set Weekly Goals

"Top 50 this week" or "Beat last week's score". Specific goals help focus.

4. Celebrate Wins

When you achieve high rank, celebrate! Share on social media. Positive reinforcement helps maintain momentum.

Be Careful with Competition

Competition is a double-edged sword:

  • Don't over-compare: Everyone has their own pace
  • Quality > Quantity: Don't rush through lessons just for points
  • Don't burn out: Rest when needed, rank isn't more important than real progress

Don't Like Competition?

That's okay! You can hide the leaderboard in Settings. Not everyone is motivated by competition. Know yourself and choose what works.

Interesting Statistics

  • Users with friends on WELE study 40% more
  • Users in classes have 60% higher completion rate
  • Top 10% users have average 90-day streaks

Conclusion

Leaderboard is a powerful motivation tool if you're competitive. Use it wisely to boost learning, but don't let it become stress.

Try now: Check the leaderboard, find rivals, and set a goal for this week!