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How to Become a Straight-A Student

The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less
Book • 2006
In this book, Cal Newport shares insights and strategies gathered from interviews with high-achieving college students who maintain excellent grades without excessive studying.

The book emphasizes the importance of effective time management, focused study sessions, and smart note-taking techniques.

It introduces the 'Straight-A Method' which is based on four pillars: knowledge, control, strategy, and balance.

Newport argues that by using these methods, students can avoid procrastination, optimize their study time, and achieve academic success while maintaining a balanced life.

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Mentioned in 69 episodes

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Cal Newport
as one of his books about effective study techniques.
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Dr. Cal Newport: How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity
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as a book he wrote when he was 22 years old.
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Ep. 348: Manage Your Time in 5 Minutes a Day
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Ep. 281: Learning Hard Things
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Ep. 337: Hacking Remote Work
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Ep. 284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abdaal)
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when discussing the importance of closing knowledge gaps immediately after a lecture.
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Ep. 261: Control Your Time
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as a book for college students.
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Ep. 340: Productivity Rain Dances
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as a book he wrote that focuses on productivity and academic success.
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Ep. 286: Rethinking Self Help
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Ep. 336: On Screens and Solitude
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Ep. 341: Drowning, Treading, or Swimming
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Ep. 320: Jobs and the Deep Life
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Ep. 339: Let Brandon Cook
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Ep. 273: A Deep Response to Distraction
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Ep. 347: The Forgotten Phone Harms
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Ep. 304: Seinfeld on The Deep Life
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when discussing how to adapt his college study advice to modern technology.
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Ep. 307: Ultra-Processed Content
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Ep. 334: Hallmark Movies and the Deep Life
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Ep. 226: The Productivity Dragon
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Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles
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