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Mentioned in 69 episodes
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.
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 when discussing the importance of closing knowledge gaps immediately after a lecture.
Cal Newport when discussing the importance of closing knowledge gaps immediately after a lecture.
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Ep. 261: Control Your Time
Mentioned by Cal Newport when discussing how to adapt his college study advice to modern technology.
Cal Newport when discussing how to adapt his college study advice to modern technology.516 snips
Ep. 307: Ultra-Processed Content
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book offering strategies for improving study habits and achieving academic success.
Cal Newport as a book offering strategies for improving study habits and achieving academic success.328 snips
Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book he wrote when he was a high school senior, containing advice on studying for technical classes.
Cal Newport as a book he wrote when he was a high school senior, containing advice on studying for technical classes.314 snips
Ep. 243: In The Weeds!
