How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students
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How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students
Don’t be afraid to ask. If your school doesn’t have activities that interest you, ask them to set something up. Or you can start a club yourself with some help from the school.
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To avoid running short on time, it can be wise to have a mental time plan to follow, and to check the clock several times throughout the test to know if you’re on track. One approach is to divide the total test time by the number of questions on the test, adjusting for any questions that are weighted more. That will give you a rough benchmark of ho
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classes smart people should be required to take (part 3)
- how to accept that there are people smarter than you
- how to talk about something other than work
- how to get a life outside work
- how to not feel guilty for taking a break
- how to take some risks (asap)
- how to get… Show more
• About 99% of the time, the right time is right now.
• No one is as impressed with your possessions as you are.
• Dont ever work for someone you dont want to become.
• Cultivate 12 people who love you, because they are worth more than 12 million people who like you.
• Dont keep making the same mistakes; try to make new mistakes.
• If you stop to listen