It really depends on the individual. Many Leos act this way (bossy, over-confident, etc.), but other Leos don't. The Leos you know could have rising signs that influence them more...
In that case, break up the material into topics. Then study them with short breaks in between. Study the most important points in every single topic, accepting that depth isn't...
You will first have to change your fairy Sim to a normal Sim using the potent cure elixir or the "ask forsake the fae" action with a significant other, then...