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SLW#057: Why I Kept Forgetting Excel Functions (and How I Fixed It)

I used to struggle with remembering Excel functions.

Not because I wasn’t trying. But because I wasn’t learning them the right way.

I memorized the function names.
I copied formulas from Google.
I used them once, then… forgot them.

Sound familiar?

Every time I needed a function, I had to search for it again.
And again.
And again.

It was frustrating. A complete waste of time.

I kept asking myself, "Why can’t I remember this stuff?"

Then one day, I realized: I was learning Excel functions like vocabulary words.
Spelling? Yes.
Meaning? No.

And without meaning, nothing sticks.

 

So I asked myself: What if I put them into a framework?

A structure. A system. Something that connected the why, not just the what.

It wasn’t easy. I spent months testing ideas, searching for the right word—something simple yet powerful.

Finally, I found it. PRACTICE.

A word that changed everything about how I use Excel.

 

The PRACTICE Framework

Instead of memorizing random functions, I now follow this 8-step approach:

 P - Purpose → Know why you're using a function.
 R - Right Data → Ensure your data is structured correctly.
 A - Analyze Data → Apply the right formula for insights.
 C - Conditional Formatting → Highlight key information visually.
 T - Trend & Charts → Turn raw data into meaningful trends.
 I - Identify Root Cause → Find the real reason behind the numbers.
 C - Create Solution → Use Excel to solve real problems.
 E - Evaluation → Check, refine, and optimize your approach.

By following PRACTICE, I don’t just remember functions—I understand them.

No more mindless memorization. No more endless searching. Just clarity and confidence in Excel.

 

The Excel Learning Shortcut You Need

This PRACTICE approach is exactly what I teach inside Excel Analytics OS.

If you’re tired of:
❌ Forgetting functions right after learning them
❌ Spending hours Googling formulas
❌ Feeling stuck when analyzing data

Then it’s time for a better system.

Start PRACTICING Excel the right way. [Click here to join Excel Analytics OS]

 

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever struggled with remembering Excel functions, just know—you’re not alone.

The problem isn’t you. The problem is how Excel is usually taught—without structure, without meaning, and without a system that actually sticks.

But when you apply PRACTICE, you’ll never look at Excel the same way again.

Give it a try, and let me know how it works for you.

Would love to hear your thoughts! Just reply to this email.

Until next time, happy PRACTICING.

Best regards,
Sun Lau

 

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为什么我总是忘记 Excel 函数(以及我是如何解决的)

我曾经总是忘记 Excel 函数

这不是因为我不努力,而是因为我没有正确学习它们。

  • 我记住了函数的拼写。

  • 我从未思考过为什么要用它,什么时候用它。

  • 如果长时间不使用它们,我就完全忘记了。

是不是也有这样的经历?

每次需要一个函数,我都得重新搜索
一次又一次,浪费了不少时间。

这让我感到沮丧

直到有一天,我问自己:“为什么不把它们整理成一个框架呢?”

这样不就简单多了吗?

但**老实说,**这并不容易。

我花了几个月的时间,思考,寻找一个合适的词——一个既有意义又实用的词。

最后,我找到了——PRACTICE

一个简单的词,却能让我真正记住 Excel 函数,并且用得自如。

 

PRACTICE 框架

我不再死记硬背随机的函数,而是遵循这个8步法

 P - Purpose(目的) → 知道为什么使用这个函数
 R - Right Data(正确数据) → 确保数据结构正确
 A - Analyze Data(数据分析) → 用正确的公式提取信息
 C - Conditional Formatting(条件格式) → 用颜色突出关键信息
 T - Trend & Charts(趋势与图表) → 让数据可视化,发现趋势
 I - Identify Root Cause(查找根因) → 找出数据背后的真正问题
 C - Create Solution(制定解决方案) → 用 Excel 解决实际问题
 E - Evaluation(评估优化) → 检查、调整,使结果更精准

通过使用 PRACTICE,我不仅记住了函数,更理解了它们的作用

不再是死记硬背,而是通过理解来记住。

 

你也能掌握 Excel!

这个 PRACTICE 方法,正是我在 Excel Analytics OS 课程中教授的内容。

如果你厌倦了:
❌ 忘记 Excel 函数
❌ 花费大量时间搜索公式
❌ 在数据分析时感到迷茫

那么是时候采用更好的系统了

从今天开始,学会正确的 PRACTICE Excel! [立即加入 Excel Analytics OS]

 

结语

如果你曾经有过忘记 Excel 函数的困扰,请不要觉得奇怪——你并不孤单。

问题不是你,而是Excel 通常的教学方式——没有结构、没有意义、没有真正能记住的系统。

但当你应用 PRACTICE 方法,你将永远不再把 Excel 看作是负担。

试试看,并告诉我你的感受。

回复此邮件,我非常期待听到你的想法!

下次再见,祝你 PRACTICE 成功!

最好的祝福,
Sun Lau

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