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Mentioned in 26 episodes
How to be a High School Superstar
a Revolutionary plan to get into college by standing out (without burning out)
Book • 2010
In this book, Cal Newport argues that high school students can achieve admission to top colleges without the typical heavy course loads and overwhelming activity schedules.
He introduces the concept of the 'relaxed superstar,' students who lead uncluttered, low-stress, and authentic lives while focusing on a few meaningful activities.
Newport provides practical advice on why doing less can be more impressive, why demonstrating passion is less important than being interesting, and why accomplishments that are hard to explain are better than those that are hard to do.
The book is based on extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, offering step-by-step instructions for adopting the relaxed superstar lifestyle.
He introduces the concept of the 'relaxed superstar,' students who lead uncluttered, low-stress, and authentic lives while focusing on a few meaningful activities.
Newport provides practical advice on why doing less can be more impressive, why demonstrating passion is less important than being interesting, and why accomplishments that are hard to explain are better than those that are hard to do.
The book is based on extensive interviews and cutting-edge science, offering step-by-step instructions for adopting the relaxed superstar lifestyle.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
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Cal Newport as a guide for high school students to build a relaxed yet successful high school career.
Cal Newport as a guide for high school students to build a relaxed yet successful high school career.
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Ep. 317: The 10-Year Rule
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a guide for high school students to excel academically without excessive stress.
Cal Newport as a guide for high school students to excel academically without excessive stress.203 snips
Ep. 169: How Do I Manage My Time?
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book that adapts study habit ideas from "How to Become a Straight-A Student" to the high school setting.
Cal Newport as a book that adapts study habit ideas from "How to Become a Straight-A Student" to the high school setting.179 snips
Ep. 8: Fleeing a Collapsing Career, Taking Notes on Books, Building a Deep Life | DEEP QUESTIONS
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book offering advice on college admissions, applicable to competitive med school admissions.
Cal Newport as a book offering advice on college admissions, applicable to competitive med school admissions.70 snips
Ep. 176: CALLS: Taming Information Overload
Mentioned by Jesse Miller as a source of wisdom for life.
52 snips
Ep. 191: Can We Fix the Internet?
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book he wrote about nine years prior, focusing on habits for young people to become more interesting.
Cal Newport as a book he wrote about nine years prior, focusing on habits for young people to become more interesting.35 snips
Ep. 12: Habit Tune-Up: Office Hours, Rabbit Holes, Perfectionism, Phones as Escape, and Making Deep Work Deeper
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Rob Wiblin as one of Cal Newport 's books, focusing on how to be successful in high school.
Rob Wiblin as one of Cal Newport 's books, focusing on how to be successful in high school.
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#106 – Cal Newport on an industrial revolution for office work
Mentioned by Cal Newport when discussing the transition from student advice book writer to mainstream idea hardcover book writer.
Cal Newport when discussing the transition from student advice book writer to mainstream idea hardcover book writer.19 snips
Ep. 139: Am I Good at Time Management or Just Lazy?
