Episode 26: How to WIN at College/University

How to Win at College by Cal Newport is Aidan’s Number One recommendation for post-secondary students. It’s concise, clear, personable, and chock full of actionable tips such as:

  • Drop a class every semester

  • Don’t do all your readings

  • Never pull an all-nighter

  • Do one thing better than anyone else you know

  • Don’t study in groups

If you want to get straight A’s and have a thriving social life this book is for you. In this episode of Standard Humans the humans discuss the most surprising tips Newport came up with. Discussing how they use them in their own studies and what they want to implement this semester.

Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.

Shownotes:

How to Win at College by Cal Newport

How to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal Newport

How to be a High School Superstar by Cal Newport

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Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

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